Martin, Dr Peter David Biography 1991

MARTIN, Dr Peter David
Physician in Respiratory Medicine, Wellington Area Health Board
Born Napier, 20 January 1940, son of David James Martin and Florence Marion (née Morris)
Married Dianna Rae France, daughter of Udall and Thelma France, 1969; one son one daughter
Educated: Napier Boys High School; Otago University, Member Bachelor of Surgery 1963; Member, Royal  Australasian College of Physicians 1968, Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Ophthalmology 1973
Physician in Respiratory Diseases, Wellington hospitals, 1971-; Clinical Lecturer in Medicine, Wellington School of Medicine 1978-; interests include management of most common lung diseases; involved in establishment of smoking  cessation clinic, Wellington Hospital 1986
Political activities include attempts at promoting legislation to restrict smoking in public places, ban tobacco advertising and promotion
Chairman, Division of Medicine, Wellington Hospital Board, 1985-88; Member, Ethics Committee, Wellington Area Health Board; Councillor, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, New Zealand Committee Member (Chairman, New Zealand Committee 1982-86)
Recreations: gardening, music, cooking
Address; Stanmore, 186 Te Moana Road, Waikanae