Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021
Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021: revoked, on 1 July 2022, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022 (SL 2022/178).
Version as at 1 July 2022
Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021
(LI 2021/173)
Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021: revoked, on 1 July 2022, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022 (SL 2022/178).
Note
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
The Remuneration Authority makes this determination (including the appended explanatory memorandum) under the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 and clauses 6 and 7A of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, after having regard to the matters specified in clause 7 of that schedule.
Contents
Determination
1 Title
This determination is the Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021.
2 Commencement
This determination comes into force on 1 July 2021.
3 Expiry
This determination expires at the close of 30 June 2022.
Interpretation
4 Interpretation
In this determination, unless the context otherwise requires,—
ATA panel means a panel appointed by an accord territorial authority under section 89 of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013
board means—
(a)
a community board of a territorial authority other than the Auckland Council; or
(b)
a local board of the Auckland Council
determination term means the period from the coming into force of this determination to its expiry
hearing has the meaning given to it by clause 5
hearing time has the meaning given to it by clause 6
local authority means a regional council or a territorial authority
member means, in relation to a local authority or a board, a person who is declared to be elected to that local authority or board under the Local Electoral Act 2001 or who, as the result of further election or appointment under that Act or the Local Government Act 2002, is an office holder in relation to the local authority or board (for example, a chairperson)
on local authority business includes on the business of any board of the local authority
regional council means a regional council named in Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Local Government Act 2002
RMA means the Resource Management Act 1991
territorial authority means a territorial authority named in Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Local Government Act 2002.
5 Meaning of hearing
In this determination, hearing means—
(a)
(b)
a hearing arising from a resource consent application made under section 88 of the RMA; or
(c)
a meeting for determining a resource consent application without a formal hearing; or
(d)
a hearing arising from a notice of requirement (including one initiated by the local authority); or
(e)
a pre-hearing meeting held under section 99 of the RMA in relation to a hearing referred to in paragraph (b) or (d); or
(f)
a hearing as part of the process of the preparation, change, variation, or review of a district or regional plan or regional policy statement; or
(g)
a mediation hearing in the Environment Court as part of an appeal from a decision of a local authority; or
(h)
a hearing on an objection against a charge fixed by a local authority under section 36 of the RMA.
6 Meaning of hearing time
In this determination, hearing time means the time spent on any of the following:
(a)
conducting a hearing:
(b)
formal deliberations to decide the outcome of a hearing:
(c)
participating in an official group site inspection related to a hearing:
(d)
determining a resource consent application where a formal hearing does not take place:
(e)
up to a maximum of the aggregate of the time referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), preparing for a hearing and participating in any inspection of a site for the purposes of a hearing (other than an official group site inspection under paragraph (c)):
(f)
writing a decision arising from a hearing or communicating for the purpose of the written decision.
Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees
7 Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable
Remuneration
(1)
(2)
If a member of a territorial authority is also elected or appointed to a board, the member is entitled only to the remuneration that is payable to the member as a member of the territorial authority.
Allowances and hearing fees
(3)
A member of a local authority or a board is also entitled to—
(a)
the applicable allowances payable under clauses 11 to 14:
(b)
the applicable hearing fees payable under clause 15.
8 Acting mayor or chairperson
(1)
This clause applies to a member who acts as a mayor or chairperson during a period when, because of a vacancy or temporary absence, the remuneration or allowances that would usually be paid to the mayor or chairperson are not being paid.
(2)
While acting as mayor or chairperson, the member must be paid the remuneration and allowances usually payable to the mayor or chairperson, instead of the member’s usual remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees.
9 Motor vehicles for mayors and regional council chairpersons
(1)
A local authority may provide to the mayor or regional council chairperson of the local authority—
(a)
a motor vehicle (which may be provided for restricted private use, partial private use, or full private use); or
(b)
a vehicle kilometre allowance under clause 11.
(2)
The maximum purchase price that may be paid for a motor vehicle purchased by a local authority for provision to a mayor or regional council chairperson during the determination term is,—
(a)
in the case of a petrol or diesel vehicle, $55,000; and
(b)
in the case of an electric or a hybrid vehicle, $65,000.
(3)
If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional council chairperson for restricted private use, no deduction may be made from the annual remuneration payable to the mayor or regional council chairperson under the Schedule for the provision of that motor vehicle.
(4)
If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional council chairperson for partial private use or full private use,—
(a)
the annual remuneration payable to the mayor or regional council chairperson under the Schedule must be adjusted by the local authority in accordance with subclause (5) or (6) (as applicable); and
(b)
the adjustment must take effect on and from—
(i)
the date of commencement of this determination (in the case of a motor vehicle provided to the person before that date); or
(ii)
the date of provision of the motor vehicle to the person (in the case of a motor vehicle provided during the determination term).
(5)
If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional council chairperson for partial private use, the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula must be deducted from the remuneration payable to that person:
v × 41% × 10%
where v means the purchase price of the vehicle.
(6)
If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional council chairperson for full private use, the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula must be deducted from the remuneration payable to that person:
v × 41% × 20%
where v means the purchase price of the vehicle.
(7)
In this clause,—
full private use means—
(a)
the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional council chairperson; and
(b)
the vehicle is available for the mayor’s or regional council chairperson’s unrestricted private use; and
(c)
the vehicle is used by the mayor or regional council chairperson for both local authority business and private use; and
(d)
the vehicle may also be used by other local authority members or staff on local authority business, with the permission of the mayor or regional council chairperson
partial private use means—
(a)
the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional council chairperson; and
(b)
the vehicle is used by the mayor or regional council chairperson for both local authority business and private purposes; and
(c)
the vehicle may also be used by other local authority members or staff on local authority business, with the permission of the mayor or regional council chairperson; and
(d)
all travel in the vehicle is recorded in a logbook; and
(e)
the use of the vehicle for private purposes accounts for no more than 10% of the distance travelled in the vehicle in a year
purchase price means the amount paid for the vehicle,—
(a)
including goods and services tax and any on-road costs; and
(b)
after deducting the amount of any rebate that applies under the clean vehicle discount scheme in respect of the purchase of the vehicle
restricted private use means—
(a)
the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional council chairperson; and
(b)
the vehicle is otherwise generally available for use by other local authority members or staff on local authority business; and
(c)
the vehicle is used solely for local authority business; and
(d)
all travel in the vehicle is recorded in a logbook.
(8)
Subclause (2) does not apply to a motor vehicle provided to a mayor or regional council chairperson before 1 July 2018.
Clause 9(2)(a): amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Clause 9(2)(b): amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Clause 9(5): amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Clause 9(6): amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Clause 9(7) purchase price: inserted (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Allowances
10 Definition of member
For the purposes of payment of allowances under clauses 11 to 14, member, in relation to a territorial authority, includes a member of a board of the territorial authority.
11 Vehicle kilometre allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay to a member a vehicle kilometre allowance to reimburse that member for costs incurred in relation to eligible travel.
(2)
A member’s travel is eligible for the allowance if—
(a)
it occurs on a day when the member is not provided with a motor vehicle by the local authority; and
(b)
the member is travelling—
(i)
in a private vehicle; and
(ii)
on local authority business; and
(iii)
by the most direct route that is reasonable in the circumstances.
(3)
The allowance payable to a member for eligible travel is,—
(a)
for a petrol or diesel vehicle,—
(i)
79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
27 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(b)
for a petrol hybrid vehicle,—
(i)
79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
16 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(c)
for an electric vehicle,—
(i)
79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
9 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term.
12 Travel time allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay a member (other than a mayor or a regional council chairperson) an allowance for eligible travel time.
(2)
A member’s travel time is eligible for the allowance if it is time spent travelling within New Zealand—
(a)
on local authority business; and
(b)
by the quickest form of transport that is reasonable in the circumstances; and
(c)
by the most direct route that is reasonable in the circumstances.
(3)
The travel time allowance is $37.50 for each hour of eligible travel time after the first hour of eligible travel time travelled in a day.
(4)
However, if a member of a local authority resides outside the local authority area and travels to the local authority area on local authority business, the member is only eligible for a travel time allowance for eligible travel time—
(a)
after the member crosses the boundary of the local authority area; and
(b)
after the first hour of eligible travel time within the local authority area.
(5)
The maximum total amount of travel time allowance that a member may be paid for eligible travel in a 24-hour period is 8 hours.
(6)
Despite subclause (1), the Chatham Islands Council may pay the Mayor of the Chatham Islands Council an allowance for eligible travel time.
13 ICT allowances
Member uses local authority’s ICT
(1)
If a local authority supplies ICT to a member for use on local authority business and allows for its personal use, the local authority may decide what portion, if any, of the local authority’s costs reasonably attributable to such personal use must be paid by the member.
Member uses own equipment and consumables
(2)
If a local authority determines that particular ICT equipment is required by members to perform their functions and requests that members use their own equipment for those purposes, the local authority may pay an allowance.
(3)
The matters for which an allowance is payable and the amounts that may be paid for the determination term are as follows:
(a)
for the use of a personal computer, tablet, or laptop, including any related docking station, $400:
(b)
for the use of a multi-functional or other printer, $50:
(c)
for the use of a mobile telephone, $200:
(d)
for the use of ICT consumables, up to $200.
Member uses own services
(4)
If a local authority requests a member to use the member’s own Internet service for the purpose of the member’s work on local authority business, the member is entitled to an allowance for that use of up to $800 for the determination term.
(5)
If a local authority requests a member to use the member’s own mobile telephone service for the purpose of the member’s work on local authority business, the member is entitled, at the member’s option, to—
(a)
an allowance for that use of up to $500 for the determination term; or
(b)
reimbursement of actual costs of telephone calls made on local authority business on production of the relevant telephone records and receipts.
Pro-rating
(6)
If the member is not a member for the whole of the determination term, subclauses (3) to (5) apply as if each reference to an amount were replaced by a reference to an amount calculated in accordance with the following formula:
(a ÷ b) × c
where—
- a
is the number of days that the member held office in the determination term
- b
is the number of days in the determination term
- c
is the relevant amount specified in subclauses (3) to (5).
(7)
The Remuneration Authority may approve rules proposed by a local authority to meet the costs of installing and running special ICT where, because of distance or restricted access, normal communications connections are not available.
(8)
In this clause, ICT means information or communication technology, including—
(a)
ICT equipment (for example, a mobile telephone and a laptop computer); and
(b)
ICT services (for example, a mobile telephone service and an Internet service); and
(c)
ICT consumables (for example, printer or photocopy paper and ink cartridges).
14 Childcare allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay a childcare allowance to an eligible member as a contribution towards expenses incurred by the member for childcare provided while the member is engaged on local authority business.
(2)
A member is eligible to be paid a childcare allowance for childcare provided for a child only if—
(a)
the member is a parent or guardian of the child, or is a person who usually has responsibility for the day-to-day care of the child (other than on a temporary basis); and
(b)
the child is under 14 years of age; and
(c)
the childcare is provided by a person who—
(i)
is not a parent of the child or a spouse, civil union partner, or de facto partner of the member; and
(ii)
does not ordinarily reside with the member; and
(d)
the member provides evidence satisfactory to the local authority of the amount paid for childcare.
(3)
A local authority must not pay childcare allowances to a member that total more than $6,000 per annum per child.
Hearing fees
15 Fees related to hearings
(1)
A member of a local authority or a board who acts as the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $100 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.
(2)
A member of a local authority or a board who is not the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $80 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.
(3)
For any period of hearing time that is less than 1 hour, the fee must be apportioned accordingly.
(4)
This clause does not apply to—
(a)
a mayor or a member who acts as mayor and is paid the mayor’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2); or
(b)
a chairperson of a regional council or a member who acts as chairperson of a regional council and is paid the chairperson’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2).
Revocation
16 Revocation
The Local Government Members (2020/21) Determination 2020 (LI 2020/160) is revoked.
Schedule Remuneration
Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 146,500 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council | 80,004 | |
| Committee Chairperson (6) | 70,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6) | 61,525 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 54,525 |
Canterbury Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 180,000 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 104,873 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (12) | 71,599 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 63,570 |
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 136,000 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council | 72,247 | |
| Chairperson Corporate and Strategic Committee | 72,247 | |
| Chairperson Regional Transport Committee and Hearings Committee | 72,247 | |
| Chairperson Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-committee | 72,247 | |
| Chairperson, Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee | 72,247 | |
| Chairperson Environment and Integrated Catchments Committee | 72,247 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (2) | 62,000 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 50,378 |
Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 143,000 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 67,656 | |
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Chair and Catchment Operations Committee Deputy Chair | 67,656 | |
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Deputy Chair | 50,116 | |
| Catchment Operations Committee Chair | 72,668 | |
| Environment Committee Chair | 65,150 | |
| Environment Committee Deputy Chair | 50,116 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Chair | 65,150 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Deputy Chair | 50,116 | |
| Manawatu River Users’ Advisory Group Chair | 50,116 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2) | 50,116 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 45,373 |
Northland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 126,500 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 79,181 | |
| Councillor (with additional responsibilities) (7) | 71,681 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 53,710 |
Otago Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 147,000 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 89,798 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9) | 68,200 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 48,670 |
Southland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 122,500 | |
| Deputy Chairperson and Regional Transport Committee Chair | 63,784 | |
| Chair, Strategy and Policy Committee | 54,672 | |
| Chair, Organisational Performance and Audit Committee | 54,672 | |
| Chair, Regulatory Committee | 54,672 | |
| Chair, Regional Services Committee | 54,672 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 45,560 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,788 |
Taranaki Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 102,550 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council | 56,042 | |
| Chairperson Executive, Audit and Risk Committee | 56,042 | |
| Chairperson Consents and Regulatory Committee | 56,042 | |
| Chairperson Policy and Planning Committee | 56,042 | |
| Chairperson Regional Transport Committee | 45,781 | |
| Chairperson Civil Defence Group Committee | 45,781 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4) | 39,466 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,493 |
Waikato Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 161,000 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 86,228 | |
| Committee Chair (8) | 73,860 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4) | 64,160 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 58,640 |
Wellington Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 174,000 | |
| Deputy Council Chairperson (with committee chairperson responsibilities) | 91,799 | |
| Chair, Environment Committee | 81,570 | |
| Chair, Transport and Infrastructure Committee | 81,570 | |
| Chair, Climate Committee | 81,570 | |
| Chair, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee | 81,570 | |
| Chair, Te Upoko Taiao—Natural Resources Plan Committee | 81,570 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee and Portfolio Leader | 81,570 | |
| Portfolio Leader, Sustainable Development | 78,515 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4) | 65,430 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 61,517 |
West Coast Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 84,500 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council and Chairperson Resource Management Committee | 63,566 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5) | 51,787 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 36,269 |
Schedule Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 25 November 2021), on 17 February 2022, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2022 (SL 2022/20).
Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 121,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 58,365 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (8) | 40,645 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 25,423 |
Methven Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,477 | |
| Member | 2,738 |
Auckland Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Mayor | 296,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 165,582 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (4) | 138,912 | |
| Chair of Regulatory Committee | 138,912 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole (4) | 125,483 | |
| Chair of other Committee (2) | 123,245 | |
| Council-controlled Organisation Liaison Councillor (2) | 123,245 | |
| Deputy Chair of other Committee (5) | 117,650 | |
| Portfolio Lead | 113,174 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 106,306 |
Albert–Eden Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 92,450 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 55,470 | |
| Member | 46,225 |
Devonport–Takapuna Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 85,850 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 51,510 | |
| Member | 43,149 |
Franklin Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 90,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 54,450 | |
| Member | 45,375 |
Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 57,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 34,650 | |
| Member | 28,875 |
Henderson–Massey Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 99,550 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,730 | |
| Member | 49,775 |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 91,350 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 54,810 | |
| Member | 45,675 |
Howick Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 98,477 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,100 | |
| Member | 49,200 |
Kaipātiki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 90,550 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 54,330 | |
| Member | 45,275 |
Māngere–Ōtahuhu Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 99,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,850 | |
| Member | 49,875 |
Manurewa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 98,950 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,370 | |
| Member | 49,475 |
Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 94,650 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 56,790 | |
| Member | 47,325 |
Ōrakei Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 88,950 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 53,370 | |
| Member | 44,475 |
Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 99,050 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,430 | |
| Member | 49,525 |
Papakura Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 92,550 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 55,530 | |
| Member | 46,275 |
Puketāpapa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 89,850 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 53,910 | |
| Member | 44,925 |
Rodney Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 87,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 52,650 | |
| Member | 43,875 |
Upper Harbour Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 86,250 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 51,750 | |
| Member | 43,125 |
Waiheke Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 69,450 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 41,670 | |
| Member | 34,725 |
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 87,350 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 52,410 | |
| Member | 43,675 |
Waitematā Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 97,350 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,410 | |
| Member | 48,675 |
Whau Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 91,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 55,050 | |
| Member | 45,875 |
Buller District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 95,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Finance Risk and Audit Committee Chair | 42,366 | |
| Regulatory and Hearings Committee Chair | 29,171 | |
| Community, Environment and Services Committee Chair | 29,171 | |
| Community Grants Portfolio Holder | 25,111 | |
| Youth Development Portfolio Holder | 25,111 | |
| Punakaiki Area Portfolio Holder | 25,111 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4) | 23,080 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,562 |
Inangahua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,265 | |
| Member | 3,633 |
Carterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 84,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,305 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 29,055 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,107 |
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 105,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Chair of Strategy and Wellbeing Committee, Lead Urban Councillor | 54,209 | |
| Chair of Finance and Infrastructure Committee and Member of Risk and Assurance Committee | 41,014 | |
| Lead Rural Councillor and Member of Risk and Assurance Committee | 33,909 | |
| Member of Risk and Assurance Committee (2) | 30,864 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (3) | 26,804 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 24,299 |
Central Otago District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 107,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Portfolio Lead and Member Cromwell Community Board | 32,381 | |
| Portfolio Lead and Member Cromwell Community Board | 28,063 | |
| Councillor and Chairperson Vincent Community Board | 28,063 | |
| Portfolio Lead and Member Teviot Valley Community Board | 26,444 | |
| Portfolio Lead and Member Maniototo Community Board | 26,444 | |
| Councillor and Member Cromwell Community Board | 24,825 | |
| Councillor and Member Vincent Community Board (2) | 24,825 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3) | 21,587 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 21,059 |
Cromwell Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,459 | |
| Member | 7,229 |
Maniototo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,011 | |
| Member | 3,505 |
Teviot Valley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,011 | |
| Member | 3,505 |
Vincent Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,556 | |
| Member | 7,778 |
Chatham Islands Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 54,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 23,942 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7) | 17,966 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 13,575 |
Christchurch City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 195,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 131,250 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (15) | 114,130 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 97,280 |
Banks Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,025 | |
| Member | 10,012 |
Coastal–Burwood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,708 | |
| Member | 23,854 |
Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,061 | |
| Member | 23,530 |
Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 49,652 | |
| Member | 24,826 |
Linwood–Central–Heathcote Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 49,652 | |
| Member | 24,826 |
Papanui–Innes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,708 | |
| Member | 23,854 |
Spreydon–Cashmere Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,708 | |
| Member | 23,854 |
Clutha District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 110,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 31,308 | |
| Chairperson Standing Committee (3) | 29,818 | |
| Member Executive Committee (4) | 25,346 | |
| Member Creative Communities | 23,856 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5) | 22,363 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,970 |
Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,915 | |
| Member | 2,958 |
West Otago Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,011 | |
| Member | 3,505 |
Dunedin City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 166,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 91,244 | |
| Chairs (6) | 86,215 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 71,845 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 59,853 |
Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,526 | |
| Member | 9,763 |
Otago Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,488 | |
| Member | 8,244 |
Saddle Hill Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,705 | |
| Member | 8,352 |
Strath Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,889 | |
| Member | 7,445 |
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,270 | |
| Member | 8,135 |
West Harbour Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,705 | |
| Member | 8,352 |
Far North District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 155,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 112,721 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 91,250 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4) | 70,370 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 55,147 |
Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 31,742 | |
| Member | 15,871 |
Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 27,208 | |
| Member | 13,604 |
Te Hiku Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 27,775 | |
| Member | 13,888 |
Gisborne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 155,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 66,674 | |
| Chairperson Operations Committee | 57,784 | |
| Chairperson Regional Transport Committee and Rural Councillor | 53,339 | |
| Chairperson Wastewater Management Committee | 53,339 | |
| Rural Councillor (3) | 46,672 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6) | 44,449 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,915 |
Gore District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 99,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,960 | |
| Audit and Risk Committee Chair | 30,450 | |
| Capital Works Committee Chair | 30,450 | |
| Community and Strategy Committee Chair | 30,450 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 23,345 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 18,754 |
Mataura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,184 | |
| Member | 2,092 |
Grey District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 102,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor also Portfolio Councillor for Three Waters | 41,412 | |
| Councillor—Portfolio Transport | 36,237 | |
| Councillor—Portfolio Spatial Development, Finance and Risk | 36,237 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5) | 27,736 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 22,552 |
Hamilton City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 174,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 113,059 | |
| Chair of Committee (7) | 102,209 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee (4) | 92,963 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 74,925 |
Hastings District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 153,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 78,962 | |
| Chair: Committees of the Whole (2) | 65,425 | |
| Chair: Subcommittee (5) | 56,401 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair (4) | 51,889 | |
| Ambassador for Hastings | 51,889 | |
| Champion—Flaxmere Development | 47,377 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 43,765 |
Hastings District Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,262 | |
| Member | 7,631 |
Hauraki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 118,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 41,690 | |
| Ward Committee Chairperson (3) | 30,719 | |
| Emergency Management Committee Chairperson | 28,525 | |
| Portfolio Leader (4) | 26,330 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4) | 21,942 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 21,710 |
Horowhenua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 129,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 70,033 | |
| Deputy Chair Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee | 42,797 | |
| Chairperson, Community Funding and Recognition Committee | 46,688 | |
| Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee | 46,688 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 38,907 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 28,578 |
Foxton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,706 | |
| Member | 6,353 |
Hurunui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 102,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 33,999 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9) | 24,285 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 20,534 |
Hanmer Springs Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,145 | |
| Member | 4,073 |
Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 158,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor/Chair of Standing Committee | 101,524 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (3) | 81,324 | |
| Deputy Chair of Standing Committee (4) | 64,547 | |
| Chair Traffic Subcommittee | 68,195 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3) | 54,540 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 53,628 |
Eastbourne Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,734 | |
| Member | 6,867 |
Petone Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,351 | |
| Member | 8,175 |
Wainuiomata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,224 | |
| Member | 8,612 |
Invercargill City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 140,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,252 | |
| Infrastructural Services Standing Committee Chairperson | 48,854 | |
| Infrastructural Services Standing Committee Deputy Chairperson | 43,195 | |
| Performance, Policy and Partnership Standing Committee Chairperson | 48,854 | |
| Performance, Policy and Partnership Standing Committee Deputy Chairperson | 43,195 | |
| Councillor (with additional responsibilities) (7) | 39,162 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 34,667 |
Bluff Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,720 | |
| Member | 4,360 |
Kaikōura District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 84,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,252 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6) | 26,837 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,309 |
Kaipara District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 119,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 55,837 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7) | 44,139 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 30,497 |
Kāpiti Coast District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 138,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 60,900 | |
| Chair, Strategy and Operations | 55,825 | |
| Portfolio A Holder (4) | 51,369 | |
| Portfolio B Holder (4) | 45,732 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 36,050 |
Ōtaki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,479 | |
| Member | 7,739 |
Paekākāriki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,066 | |
| Member | 4,033 |
Paraparaumu–Raumati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,276 | |
| Member | 10,138 |
Waikanae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,570 | |
| Member | 8,285 |
Kawerau District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 93,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 36,195 | |
| Chair of Regulatory and Services Committee | 32,318 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 25,854 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 17,945 |
Mackenzie District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 84,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,249 | |
| Engineering and Services Committee Chair | 35,249 | |
| Commercial and Economic Development Committee Chair | 35,249 | |
| Planning and Regulatory Committee Chair | 35,249 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2) | 18,956 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 18,956 |
Fairlie Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,060 | |
| Member | 2,030 |
Tekapo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,060 | |
| Member | 2,030 |
Twizel Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,064 | |
| Member | 2,532 |
Manawatu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 121,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,789 | |
| Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson | 43,049 | |
| Community Development Committee Chairperson | 43,049 | |
| Hearings Committee Chairperson | 43,049 | |
| Health and Safety Governance Representative | 43,049 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4) | 39,135 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 28,751 |
Marlborough District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 141,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 58,042 | |
| Chairperson Standing Committee | 51,510 | |
| Chairperson Statutory/Joint Committee (2) | 46,460 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee | 43,430 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee and Chairperson Sub-Committee (2) |
45,450 | |
| Chairperson Sub-Committee (3) | 42,420 | |
| Chairperson of 2 or more Sub-Committees | 44,440 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2) | 40,400 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,047 |
Masterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 122,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 47,073 | |
| Chair—Infrastructure and Services Committee | 47,073 | |
| Chair—Awards and Grants Committee | 41,641 | |
| Chair—Hearings Committee | 39,830 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 36,210 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 29,638 |
Matamata–Piako District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 123,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 39,983 | |
| Chair of Corporate and Operations Committee | 39,983 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9) | 34,768 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 27,472 |
Napier City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair of Standing Committee | 82,249 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (3) | 62,715 | |
| Deputy Chair of Standing Committee (4) | 58,860 | |
| Portfolio Holder (4) | 54,772 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 44,355 |
Nelson City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 144,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 67,332 | |
| Senior Chair (Chair of Infrastructure, Regional Transport Committee, Deputy Chair Environment and Climate Committee (Nelson Plan Lead)) | 58,134 | |
| Committee Chair (2) | 58,134 | |
| Subcommittee Chair | 49,995 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 45,372 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 40,083 |
New Plymouth District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 81,172 | |
| Chairperson Strategy and Operations Committee | 65,952 | |
| Chairperson Finance, Audit and Risk Committee | 60,879 | |
| Chairperson Te Huinga Taumatua | 60,879 | |
| Chairperson Strategy Projects Committee | 60,879 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (9) | 50,732 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 43,898 |
Clifton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,644 | |
| Member | 6,322 |
Inglewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,043 | |
| Member | 7,522 |
Kaitake Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,517 | |
| Member | 6,758 |
Waitara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,043 | |
| Member | 7,522 |
Ōpōtiki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 99,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,001 | |
| Cultural Ambassador/Coast Community Board Chair | 45,421 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4) | 29,181 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 21,714 |
Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,128 | |
| Member | 5,064 |
Ōtorohanga District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 92,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Member Grants and Awards Committee | 39,095 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board and Member Grants and Awards Committee | 30,312 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board | 28,217 | |
| Chairperson Grants and Awards Committee | 24,095 | |
| Council Representative on Kawhia Community Board and Member Risk and Assurance Committee | 27,172 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Risk and Assurance Committee | 27,238 | |
| Member Risk and Assurance Committee | 25,142 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 18,905 |
Kawhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,060 | |
| Member | 2,030 |
Ōtorohanga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,530 | |
| Member | 7,265 |
Palmerston North City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Chair—Planning and Strategy Committee, Chair—Hearings Committee, and Chair—Chief Executive Performance Review | 84,687 | |
| Chair—Finance and Audit Committee | 54,675 | |
| Chair—Infrastructure Committee | 54,675 | |
| Chair—Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee | 51,318 | |
| Chair—Community Development | 51,318 | |
| Chair—Economic Development Committee | 51,318 | |
| Chair—Environmental Sustainability Committee | 51,318 | |
| Chair—Play, Recreation and Sport Committee | 51,318 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 47,961 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 43,498 |
Porirua City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 71,659 | |
| Chair Te Puna Kōrero | 68,862 | |
| Chair Chief Executive’s Employment Committee | 55,419 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 50,852 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 39,200 |
Queenstown–Lakes District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,041 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (4) | 45,877 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5) | 39,549 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 32,914 |
Wanaka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 24,318 | |
| Member | 12,159 |
Rangitikei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 107,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Chief Executive Review Committee | 40,914 | |
| Committee Chair (2) | 29,244 | |
| Committee Deputy Chair (3) | 25,184 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5) | 23,154 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 20,572 |
Ratana Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,317 | |
| Member | 2,158 |
Taihape Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,806 | |
| Member | 4,403 |
Rotorua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Lead—Economic Development Working Group, and Lead—Sustainable Environment Working Group | 104,901 | |
| Chairperson Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee and Lead—Four Wellbeings Working Group | 87,112 | |
| Chairperson Operations and Monitoring Committee, Lead—Liveable Communities Working Group, and Lead – Housing Working Group | 87,112 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee, Lead—Economic Development (Housing Development) Working Group, and Lead—Sport and Recreation Working Group | 74,218 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Operations and Monitoring Committee and Lead—Arts and Culture Working Group | 74,218 | |
| Cultural Ambassador | 74,218 | |
| Lead—Climate Change Working Group | 74,218 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3) | 57,696 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 51,849 |
Rotorua Lakes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,049 | |
| Member | 8,524 |
Rotorua Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,055 | |
| Member | 9,527 |
Ruapehu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 109,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,359 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (10) | 26,098 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,932 |
National Park Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,945 | |
| Member | 2,972 |
Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,806 | |
| Member | 4,403 |
Selwyn District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 136,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 52,112 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (10) | 43,431 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 35,132 |
Malvern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,986 | |
| Member | 8,993 |
South Taranaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 126,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 48,946 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee (4) | 35,894 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7) | 32,631 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 25,791 |
Eltham-Kaponga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,571 | |
| Member | 5,786 |
Pātea Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,173 | |
| Member | 5,587 |
Taranaki Coastal Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,672 | |
| Member | 6,336 |
Te Hāwera Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,240 | |
| Member | 7,120 |
South Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 120,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor (Chair Community and Assets Committee) | 49,326 | |
| Committee Chair A Corporate and Regulatory Committee | 41,858 | |
| Committee Chair B Grants | 39,245 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 34,820 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 26,661 |
Tirau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,791 | |
| Member | 3,396 |
South Wairarapa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 93,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,275 | |
| Chair of Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee | 27,934 | |
| Chair of Planning and Regulatory Committee | 25,959 | |
| Chair of Assets and Services Committee | 25,734 | |
| District Licensing Deputy Chair | 23,501 | |
| Martinborough Community Board and Waste Minimisation responsibilities | 26,422 | |
| Greytown Community Board and Water Management responsibilities | 28,362 | |
| Martinborough Community Board | 25,148 | |
| Wairarapa Policies and Road Safety Council | 27,663 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 18,855 |
Featherston Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,605 | |
| Member | 3,302 |
Greytown Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,605 | |
| Member | 3,302 |
Martinborough Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,605 | |
| Member | 3,302 |
Southland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 124,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 44,146 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 38,318 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9) | 31,272 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 26,262 |
Ardlussa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,595 | |
| Member | 3,798 |
Fiordland Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,338 | |
| Member | 4,669 |
Northern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,344 | |
| Member | 3,672 |
Oraka-Aparima Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,204 | |
| Member | 4,102 |
Oreti Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,571 | |
| Member | 5,286 |
Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,060 | |
| Member | 2,030 |
Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,165 | |
| Member | 3,582 |
Waihopai Toetoe Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,952 | |
| Member | 4,976 |
Wallace Takitimu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,723 | |
| Member | 4,361 |
Stratford District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 90,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,477 | |
| Chairperson Stratford Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund | 26,354 | |
| Chairperson Farm and Aerodrome Committee | 29,143 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 25,342 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 18,905 |
Tararua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 112,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,830 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7) | 38,316 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 27,119 |
Dannevirke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,831 | |
| Member | 5,915 |
Eketahuna Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,667 | |
| Member | 3,834 |
Tasman District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 154,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 68,069 | |
| Chairperson Standing Committee (2) | 54,455 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (10) | 45,379 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,791 |
Golden Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,300 | |
| Member | 6,650 |
Motueka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,825 | |
| Member | 7,413 |
Taupō District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 48,311 | |
| Chair—Emergency Management Committee | 46,297 | |
| Chair—Taupo Reserves and Roading Committee | 46,297 | |
| Chair—Mangakino/Pouakani Representative Group | 46,297 | |
| Chair—Kinloch Representative Group | 44,284 | |
| Chair—Taupo East Rural Representative Group | 44,284 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5) | 40,259 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 35,268 |
Turangi–Tongariro Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,089 | |
| Member | 8,544 |
Tauranga City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 166,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 122,079 | |
| Chairperson of Standing Committee (3) | 114,648 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Standing Committee (4) | 108,279 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2) | 106,156 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 78,440 |
Thames–Coromandel District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 130,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Member Audit and Risk Committee, and Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee | 68,558 | |
| Chairperson Emergency Management Committee, Holder Emergency Management Portfolio, Member Audit and Risk Committee, Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee, and Member Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Group | 64,354 | |
| Holder Infrastructure Portfolio, Member Audit and Risk Committee, and Member Regional Transport Committee | 64,354 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee, Member Coromandel Catchment Liaison Committee, and Member Emergency Management Committee | 58,047 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee and Member Emergency Management Committee | 48,423 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee and Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee | 48,423 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee (2) | 48,423 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,026 |
Coromandel–Colville Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,950 | |
| Member | 7,975 |
Mercury Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,083 | |
| Member | 9,542 |
Tairua–Pauanui Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,950 | |
| Member | 7,975 |
Thames Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,223 | |
| Member | 10,111 |
Whangamata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,374 | |
| Member | 8,687 |
Timaru District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 132,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 64,331 | |
| Chairperson Commercial and Strategy Committee | 52,268 | |
| Chairperson Community Services Committee | 52,268 | |
| Chairperson Environmental Services Committee | 52,268 | |
| Chairperson Infrastructure Committee | 52,268 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Commercial and Strategy Committee | 46,238 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Community Services Committee | 46,238 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Environmental Services Committee | 46,238 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Infrastructure Committee | 46,238 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 36,076 |
Geraldine Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,173 | |
| Member | 5,587 |
Pleasant Point Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,762 | |
| Member | 4,381 |
Temuka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,392 | |
| Member | 5,696 |
Upper Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,698 | |
| Chair, Policy Committee | 47,406 | |
| Chair, Finance and Performance Committee | 47,406 | |
| Chair, City Development Committee | 47,406 | |
| Chair, Risk and Assurance Committee | 43,759 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Services Committee | 43,759 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4) | 36,466 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 32,361 |
Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 148,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,525 | |
| Chairperson (Infrastructure Committee) | 70,277 | |
| Chairperson (Strategy and Finance Committee) | 70,277 | |
| Chairperson (Policy and Regulatory Committee) | 70,277 | |
| Chairperson (Discretionary and Funding Committee) | 56,124 | |
| Chairperson (Proposed District Plan Subcommittee) | 60,393 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 48,803 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 43,163 |
Huntly Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,682 | |
| Member | 5,341 |
Ngaruawahia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,682 | |
| Member | 5,341 |
Onewhero–Tuakau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,119 | |
| Member | 5,560 |
Raglan Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,939 | |
| Member | 4,470 |
Taupiri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,060 | |
| Member | 2,030 |
Waimakariri District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 137,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 58,994 | |
| Councillor (with portfolio and committee chairing responsibilities) (9) | 48,531 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 37,629 |
Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,742 | |
| Member | 8,871 |
Oxford–Ohoka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,715 | |
| Member | 8,358 |
Rangiora–Ashley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 22,885 | |
| Member | 11,443 |
Woodend–Sefton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,658 | |
| Member | 7,329 |
Waimate District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 87,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 39,465 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 26,310 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,309 |
Waipa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 135,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 43,985 | |
| Committee Chair (4) | 40,601 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (8) | 33,834 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 32,007 |
Cambridge Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,060 | |
| Member | 9,530 |
Te Awamutu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,404 | |
| Member | 9,202 |
Wairoa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 101,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 43,510 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5) | 39,940 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 26,063 |
Waitaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 114,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 46,777 | |
| Main Committee Chair (2) | 39,997 | |
| Other Committee Chair (2) | 34,997 | |
| Deputy Chair (4) | 34,997 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 24,487 |
Ahuriri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,814 | |
| Member | 5,907 |
Waihemo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,268 | |
| Member | 6,134 |
Waitomo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 98,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,479 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5) | 33,134 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 24,087 |
Wellington City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 180,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 140,056 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (5) | 121,554 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7) | 119,618 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 86,874 |
Makara–Ohariu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,570 | |
| Member | 4,785 |
Tawa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,092 | |
| Member | 9,546 |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 136,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson Annual Plan, Long Term Plan, Regulatory Hearings, and District Plan Committees | 60,900 | |
| Chairperson Performance and Monitoring Committee | 48,720 | |
| Chairperson Katikati—Waihi Beach Ward Forum | 44,153 | |
| Chairperson Kaimai Ward Forum | 44,153 | |
| Chairperson Maketu—Te Puke Ward Forum | 44,153 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6) | 40,724 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 33,453 |
Katikati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,173 | |
| Member | 5,587 |
Maketu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,914 | |
| Member | 2,957 |
Omokoroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,107 | |
| Member | 4,053 |
Te Puke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,173 | |
| Member | 5,587 |
Waihi Beach Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,201 | |
| Member | 4,600 |
Westland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 91,500 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson Capital Projects and Tenders Committee | 48,631 | |
| Chairperson Planning Committee and Community Development Committee | 37,814 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6) | 22,865 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 19,006 |
Whakatāne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 67,351 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 56,126 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (2) | 41,159 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4) | 37,417 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 33,375 |
Murupara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,107 | |
| Member | 4,053 |
Rangitāiki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,515 | |
| Member | 5,258 |
Tāneatua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,107 | |
| Member | 4,053 |
Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,581 | |
| Member | 8,790 |
Whanganui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 141,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 50,631 | |
| Chairperson Strategy and Finance Committee | 46,737 | |
| Chairperson Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Emergency Management Committee | 46,737 | |
| Chairperson Property and Community Services Committee and Advisory Group Chair | 48,683 | |
| Advisory Group Chair (2) | 42,842 | |
| Deputy Chair (3) | 42,842 | |
| Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (3) | 38,947 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 33,404 |
Whanganui Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,392 | |
| Member | 5,696 |
Whangarei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 156,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 86,087 | |
| Chairperson Infrastructure Committee | 75,327 | |
| Chairperson Community Development Committee | 75,327 | |
| Chairperson Strategy, Planning and Development Committee | 75,327 | |
| Chairperson Te Karearea Strategic Partnership Forum | 75,327 | |
| Chairperson Civic Honours Committee | 59,185 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7) | 53,805 | |
| Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration) | 49,360 |
Schedule Part 2 Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board heading: replaced (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 5(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Schedule Part 2 Carterton District Council: amended (with effect on 16 December 2021), on 14 April 2022, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2022 (SL 2022/112).
Schedule Part 2 Manawatu District Council: replaced (with effect on 4 March 2022), on 14 April 2022, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2022 (SL 2022/112).
Schedule Part 2 Nelson City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 5(3) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Schedule Part 2 Nelson City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 5(4) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Schedule Part 2 Ōtorohanga District Council: replaced (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 11 November 2021, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2021 (SL 2021/363).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 August 2021), on 11 November 2021, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2021 (SL 2021/363).
Schedule Part 2 Waitaki District Council: amended (with effect on 22 December 2021), on 17 February 2022, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2022 (SL 2022/20).
Schedule Part 2 Wellington City Council: amended (with effect on 29 October 2021), on 11 November 2021, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2021 (SL 2021/363).
Schedule Part 2 Westland District Council: replaced (with effect on 1 July 2021), on 2 September 2021, by clause 5(5) of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235).
Dated at Wellington this 30th day of June 2021.
Fran Wilde,
Chairperson.
Geoff Summers,
Member.
Explanatory memorandum
Note: the following explanatory memorandum should be read in conjunction with the explanatory memorandum(s) appended to the:
This memorandum is not part of the determination, but is intended to indicate its general effect.
This determination comes into force on 1 July 2021 and expires on the close of 30 June 2022.
The mandatory criteria that the Remuneration Authority must have regard to when making a determination covering members of local authorities, local boards, and community boards are listed in clause 7 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002. In addition, section 18A of the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 requires the Authority to take into account prevailing adverse economic conditions. This is an important criterion at this time.
Although the economy has proven to be more resilient than predicted at this time last year, the further waves of COVID-19 recurring around the world continue to present a highly volatile and uncertain global environment, which is continuing to have a negative impact on many regions within New Zealand. Given this uncertainty, the Authority has taken a conservative approach to its determination of local government members’ remuneration for the 2021/22 year. Some councils have received no increases, while the majority of councils have received a 1% to 1.5% increase to their remuneration. A small number of councils have been given larger increases as part of the phased implementation of the changes the Authority made in 2019 to its approach to determining local government elected members’ remuneration. The implementation was delayed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it has resumed this year.
Communications allowance
In the face of COVID-19, most local authorities have had to operate far more extensively in a virtual world. Members are increasingly required to work from home or away from their councils’ offices and both members and the public can now attend meetings that are streamed online or via an audio link. This means that members are requiring more reliable, stronger, faster, and fit-for-purpose information and communication services and equipment to support their work. It is the Authority’s preference that councils supply the full range of information and communication technology (including mobile telephone and related mobile telephone service) to their members for use on local authority business rather than requiring members to use their own personal equipment and services. However, if a local authority requires its members to use their own personal equipment, consumables, and services, the Authority has increased the communications allowance to reflect the growing costs of working remotely.
Childcare allowance
The childcare allowance has been in place since 2019 and the Authority has reviewed it, taking into account feedback from a number of local authorities. The Authority has amended the allowance to remove any perceived discrimination based on family status. However, the upper limit of the reimbursement allowance has not changed and remains at $6,000 per annum.
Vehicle kilometre allowance
The vehicle kilometre reimbursement allowance has been adjusted to reflect the current rates prescribed by the Inland Revenue Department.
All other allowances and hearing fees remain at their 2019 levels until the expiry of this determination.
Governance remuneration pool table
The table below sets out the local government governance remuneration pool, which will apply on and after 1 July 2021, for the councillors of each local authority.
Part 1
Remuneration pools for councillors of regional councils
| Council | Governance remuneration pool ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay of Plenty Regional Council | 869,154 | |
| Canterbury Regional Council | 964,061 | |
| Hawke’s Bay Regional Council | 557,483 | |
| Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council | 638,974 | |
| Northland Regional Council | 580,951 | |
| Otago Regional Council | 703,598 | |
| Southland Regional Council | 555,828 | |
| Taranaki Regional Council | 473,595 | |
| Waikato Regional Council | 933,748 | |
| Wellington Regional Council | 921,454 | |
| West Coast Regional Council | 322,503 |
Part 2
Remuneration pools for councillors of territorial authorities
| Territorial authority | Governance remuneration pool ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton District Council | 383,524 | |
| Auckland Council | 2,556,478 | |
| Buller District Council | 268,362 | |
| Carterton District Council | 223,635 | |
| Central Hawke’s Bay District Council | 271,273 | |
| Central Otago District Council | 280,627 | |
| Chatham Islands Council | 149,700 | |
| Christchurch City Council | 1,843,200 | |
| Clutha District Council | 357,816 | |
| Dunedin City Council | 1,111,450 | |
| Far North District Council | 759,201 | |
| Gisborne District Council | 637,845 | |
| Gore District Council | 290,725 | |
| Grey District Council | 252,564 | |
| Hamilton City Council | 1,200,366 | |
| Hastings District Council | 798,640 | |
| Hauraki District Council | 355,461 | |
| Horowhenua District Council | 439,649 | |
| Hurunui District Council | 252,564 | |
| Hutt City Council | 835,500 | |
| Invercargill City Council | 514,483 | |
| Kaikōura District Council | 201,271 | |
| Kaipara District Council | 364,815 | |
| Kāpiti Coast District Council | 505,129 | |
| Kawerau District Council | 223,635 | |
| Mackenzie District Council | 178,908 | |
| Manawatu District Council | 383,524 | |
| Marlborough District Council | 589,302 | |
| Masterton District Council | 392,878 | |
| Matamata–Piako District Council | 392,878 | |
| Napier City Council | 724,920 | |
| Nelson City Council | 609,333 | |
| New Plymouth District Council | 786,354 | |
| Ōpōtiki District Council | 215,148 | |
| Otorohanga District Council | 201,271 | |
| Palmerston North City Council | 786,354 | |
| Porirua City Council | 551,900 | |
| Queenstown–Lakes District Council | 430,295 | |
| Rangitikei District Council | 290,725 | |
| Rotorua District Council | 749,084 | |
| Ruapehu District Council | 299,336 | |
| Selwyn District Council | 486,420 | |
| South Taranaki District Council | 420,941 | |
| South Waikato District Council | 374,170 | |
| South Wairarapa District Council | 245,998 | |
| Southland District Council | 402,232 | |
| Stratford District Council | 268,362 | |
| Tararua District Council | 318,044 | |
| Tasman District Council | 630,773 | |
| Taupō District Council | 477,066 | |
| Tauranga City Council | 1,111,450 | |
| Thames–Coromandel District Council | 449,004 | |
| Timaru District Council | 458,358 | |
| Upper Hutt City Council | 430,295 | |
| Waikato District Council | 749,493 | |
| Waimakariri District Council | 495,775 | |
| Waimate District Council | 223,635 | |
| Waipa District Council | 477,066 | |
| Wairoa District Council | 243,210 | |
| Waitaki District Council | 336,753 | |
| Waitomo District Council | 215,148 | |
| Wellington City Council | 1,585,152 | |
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council | 486,420 | |
| Westland District Council | 223,635 | |
| Whakatāne District Council | 467,712 | |
| Whanganui District Council | 523,837 | |
| Whangarei District Council | 823,214 |
Note: The above remuneration pools do not apply to mayors, regional chairpersons, Auckland local board members, or community board members.
However, if a council has delegated significant powers and functions to its community board(s) and as a consequence proposes an increase to the remuneration of community board members, the additional funds will come out of the council’s governance remuneration pool.
Note: the preceding explanatory memorandum should be read in conjunction with the explanatory memorandum(s) appended to the:
Date of notification in Gazette: 8 July 2021.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Local Government Members (2021/22) Determination 2021 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.
2 Legal status
A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.
Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.
3 Editorial and format changes
The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.
4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation
Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022 (SL 2022/178): clause 16
Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2022 (SL 2022/112)
Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2022 (SL 2022/20)
Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2021 (SL 2021/363)
Local Government Members (2021/22) Amendment Determination 2021 (LI 2021/235)