Local Government Members (2023/24) Determination 2023
Local Government Members (2023/24) Determination 2023: revoked, on 1 July 2024, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2024/25) Determination 2024 (SL 2024/124).
Version as at 1 July 2024
Local Government Members (2023/24) Determination 2023
(SL 2023/142)
Local Government Members (2023/24) Determination 2023: revoked, on 1 July 2024, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2024/25) Determination 2024 (SL 2024/124).
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.
This determination is made by the Remuneration Authority 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 (2023/24) Determination 2023.
2 Commencement
This determination comes into force on 1 July 2023.
3 Expiry
This determination expires at the close of 30 June 2024.
Interpretation
4 Interpretation
In this determination, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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)
a hearing arising from a resource consent application made under section 88 of the RMA; or
(b)
a meeting for determining a resource consent application without a formal hearing; or
(c)
a hearing arising from a notice of requirement (including one initiated by the local authority); or
(d)
a pre-hearing meeting held under section 99 of the RMA in relation to a hearing referred to in paragraph (b) or (d); or
(e)
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
(f)
a mediation hearing in the Environment Court as part of an appeal from a decision of a local authority; or
(g)
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)
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 local authority is not paying the remuneration or allowances that it would usually pay to the mayor or chairperson.
(2)
While the member is acting as mayor or chairperson, the local authority must pay the member 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)
If a local authority provides a motor vehicle to a mayor or regional council chairperson during the determination term, the maximum purchase price that the local authority may pay for the motor vehicle 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, $68,500.
(3)
If a local authority provides a motor vehicle to a mayor or regional council chairperson for restricted private use, the local authority must not make a deduction 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 local authority provides a motor vehicle to a mayor or regional council chairperson for partial private use or full private use,—
(a)
the local authority must adjust the annual remuneration payable to the mayor or regional council chairperson under the Schedule 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 local authority provides a motor vehicle to a mayor or regional council chairperson for partial private use, the local authority must deduct the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula from the remuneration payable to that person:
v × 41% × 10%
where v means the purchase price of the vehicle.
(6)
If a local authority provides a motor vehicle to a mayor or regional council chairperson for full private use, the local authority must deduct the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula 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 car 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.
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 at a time 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)
95 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
34 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(b)
for a petrol hybrid vehicle,—
(i)
95 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
20 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(c)
for an electric vehicle,—
(i)
95 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
11 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term.
(4)
However, if a member of a local authority travels from a place where the member permanently or temporarily resides that is outside the local authority area, to the local authority area on local authority business, the member is only eligible for a vehicle-kilometre allowance for eligible travel after the member crosses the boundary of the local authority area.
(5)
Subclause (4) does not apply to the payment of a vehicle-kilometre allowance by a local authority to a member who permanently or temporarily resides outside the local authority area if—
(a)
the member’s primary place of residence was outside the local authority area at the time of the local election, or an exceptional circumstance beyond the member’s control requires them to move outside the local authority area; and
(b)
the Remuneration Authority determines, on an application from the member and having considered the recommendation of the mayor or regional council chairperson, that subclause (4) does not apply.
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 $40.00 for each hour (pro-rated in the case of a part of an 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 permanently or temporarily 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)
Subclause (4) does not apply to the payment of a travel-time allowance by a local authority to a member who permanently or temporarily resides outside the local authority area if—
(a)
the member’s primary place of residence was outside the local authority area at the time of the local election, or an exceptional circumstance beyond the member’s control requires them to move outside the local authority area; and
(b)
the Remuneration Authority determines, on an application from the member and having considered the recommendation of the mayor or regional council chairperson, that subclause (4) does not apply.
(6)
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.
(7)
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 a member requires particular ICT equipment to perform their functions and requests that the member use their own equipment for those purposes, the local authority may pay an allowance.
(3)
The matters for which the local authority may pay an allowance, and the amounts that the local authority may pay 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 child during the determination term.
Hearing fees
15 Fees related to hearings
(1)
A member of a local authority or member of a board who acts as the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $116 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.
(2)
A member of a local authority or member of a board who is not the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $93 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.
(3)
For any period of hearing time that is less than 1 hour, the fee must be apportioned accordingly.
(4)
This clause does not apply to—
(a)
a mayor or a member who acts as mayor and is paid the mayor’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2); or
(b)
a chairperson of a regional council or a member who acts as chairperson of a regional council and is paid the chairperson’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2).
Revocation
16 Revocation
The Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022 (SL 2022/178) is revoked.
Schedule Remuneration
Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 152,522 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 80,004 | |
| Committee Chairs (6) | 70,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 61,525 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 54,525 |
Canterbury Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 180,000 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 120,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 71,463 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 64,460 |
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 142,761 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 66,717 | |
| Corporate and Strategic Committee Chairperson | 66,717 | |
| Environment and Integrated Catchments Committee Chairperson | 66,717 | |
| Regional Transport Committee Chairperson | 66,717 | |
| Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee Chairperson | 66,717 | |
| Councillor appointed as director of Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd | 66,717 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 61,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 58,224 |
Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 147,893 | |
| Deputy Chair of Council | 61,627 | |
| Audit, Risk & Investment Committee Chair | 59,162 | |
| Audit, Risk & Investment Committee Deputy Chair | 49,302 | |
| Integrated Catchment Committee Chair | 59,162 | |
| Integrated Catchment Committee Deputy Chair | 56,697 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Chair | 59,162 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Deputy Chair | 49,302 | |
| Manawatū River Users’ Advisory Group Chair | 49,302 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 49,302 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 49,012 |
Northland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 133,892 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 84,556 | |
| Chair of Regional Transport Committee and Infrastructure Committee | 73,056 | |
| Chair of Whangarei Public Transport Working Party | 71,856 | |
| Chair of Audit, Risk, and Finance Committee | 71,256 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 70,056 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 53,710 |
Otago Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 152,881 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 84,869 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 65,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 50,833 |
Southland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 129,434 | |
| Deputy Chair and Chair of Regional Transport Committee | 63,265 | |
| Chair, Strategy and Policy Committee | 58,746 | |
| Chair, Regulatory Committee | 54,228 | |
| Chair, Regional Services Committee | 54,228 | |
| Chair, Finance and Performance Committee | 54,228 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 45,190 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,788 |
Taranaki Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 112,227 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 54,526 | |
| Chairperson of Policy and Planning Committee | 54,526 | |
| Chairperson of Operations and Regulatory Committee | 54,526 | |
| Chairperson of Executive, Audit and Risk Committee | 54,526 | |
| Chairperson of Regional Transport Committee | 44,140 | |
| Chairperson of Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee | 44,140 | |
| Chairperson of Yarrow Stadium Joint Committee | 44,140 | |
| Taranaki Regional Council Agriculture Portfolio Holder | 44,140 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 39,466 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,493 |
Waikato Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 163,254 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 83,600 | |
| Committee Chairperson A (Strategy & Policy Committee & Integrated Catchment Management Committee) (2) | 77,169 | |
| Committee Chairperson B (Regional Transport Committee, Finance & Services Committee, Environmental Performance Committee, Climate Action Committee) (4) | 73,954 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Integrated Catchment Management Committee | 70,738 | |
| Deputy Chairperson of Committees (Finance & Services Committee, Strategy & Policy Committee, Environmental Performance Committee, Climate Action Committee) (4) | 66,237 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 64,308 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 58,640 |
Wellington Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 176,609 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson, with committee chairperson responsibilities | 96,301 | |
| Chair, Environment Committee and Climate Committee | 86,125 | |
| Chair, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee | 86,125 | |
| Chair, Transport Committee | 86,125 | |
| Chair, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee | 82,680 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee | 82,680 | |
| Co-Chair, Te Upoko Taiao–Natural Resources Plan Committee | 82,680 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 68,900 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 63,237 |
West Coast Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 96,662 | |
| Deputy Chair of Council and Chair of Resource Management Committee | 62,829 | |
| Chair of Risk and Assurance Committee, Chair of Remuneration and Employment Committee, and Chair of Infrastructure Governance Committee | 56,547 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 52,656 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,112 |
Schedule Part 1: amended (with effect on 15 February 2024), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(2)(a) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 1: amended (with effect on 15 February 2024), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(2)(b) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 1: amended (with effect on 26 October 2023), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(1)(a) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 1: amended (with effect on 26 October 2023), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(1)(b) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 132,690 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,003 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 46,274 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 29,842 |
Methven Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,776 | |
| Member | 2,888 |
Auckland Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 296,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 162,794 | |
| Chair, Committee of the Whole (2) | 139,488 | |
| Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole (3) | 130,294 | |
| Chair, Decision-making Committee (4) | 130,919 | |
| Deputy Chair, Decision-making Committee (4) | 129,294 | |
| Chair, Other Committee | 129,794 | |
| Deputy Chair, Other Committee (2) | 127,794 | |
| Chief Liaison Councillor (Advisory Panels) | 127,794 | |
| Portfolio Leader | 117,795 | |
| Councillor appointed as director of Auckland Transport (2) | 107,794 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 107,794 |
Albert–Eden Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 97,068 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,241 | |
| Member | 48,534 |
Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 60,060 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 36,036 | |
| Member | 30,030 |
Devonport–Takapuna Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 91,348 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 54,809 | |
| Member | 45,674 |
Franklin Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 95,468 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 57,281 | |
| Member | 47,734 |
Henderson–Massey Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 106,921 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 64,152 | |
| Member | 53,460 |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 97,639 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,584 | |
| Member | 48,820 |
Howick Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 102,244 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 61,347 | |
| Member | 51,122 |
Kaipātiki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 96,867 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,120 | |
| Member | 48,434 |
Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 107,640 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 64,584 | |
| Member | 53,820 |
Manurewa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 106,308 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 63,785 | |
| Member | 53,154 |
Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 100,863 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 60,518 | |
| Member | 50,431 |
Ōrākei Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 94,479 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 56,688 | |
| Member | 47,240 |
Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 107,207 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 64,324 | |
| Member | 53,604 |
Papakura Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 98,116 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,869 | |
| Member | 49,058 |
Puketāpapa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 93,542 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 56,125 | |
| Member | 46,771 |
Rodney Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 93,633 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 56,180 | |
| Member | 46,817 |
Upper Harbour Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 92,413 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 55,448 | |
| Member | 46,206 |
Waiheke Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 70,710 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 42,426 | |
| Member | 35,355 |
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 91,497 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 54,898 | |
| Member | 45,748 |
Waitematā Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 101,708 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 61,025 | |
| Member | 50,854 |
Whau Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 99,427 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,656 | |
| Member | 49,714 |
Buller District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,736 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 36,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 32,034 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 23,640 |
Inangahua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,662 | |
| Member | 3,831 |
Carterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 100,365 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,995 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 25,253 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 19,375 |
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 119,272 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 57,000 | |
| Portfolio Leads (7) | 41,937 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 31,401 |
Central Otago District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 120,841 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Planning & Regulatory Portfolio Lead, Cromwell Community Board Member and Audit and Risk Member | 43,030 | |
| 3 Waters & Waste Portfolio Lead | 29,957 | |
| Community Vision and Experience Portfolio Lead, Vincent Community Board Member, Vincent Community Board Chair, Audit and Risk Member | 41,396 | |
| Roading Portfolio Lead and Maniototo Community Board Member | 32,409 | |
| Councillor and Cromwell Community Board Member (2) | 32,136 | |
| Councillor, Vincent Community Board Member and Audit and Risk Member | 34,860 | |
| Councillor and Vincent Community Board Member | 32,136 | |
| Councillor and Teviot Valley Community Board Member | 29,685 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 27,234 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 27,182 |
Cromwell Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,248 | |
| Member | 7,624 |
Maniototo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,393 | |
| Member | 3,697 |
Teviot Valley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,393 | |
| Member | 3,697 |
Vincent Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,405 | |
| Member | 8,202 |
Chatham Islands Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 57,408 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 24,270 | |
| Councillor/Civil Defence Emergency Group (7) | 18,218 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 13,765 |
Christchurch City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 200,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 135,294 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 117,647 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 100,278 |
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,117 | |
| Member | 10,559 |
Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 54,160 | |
| Member | 27,080 |
Waimāero Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 51,605 | |
| Member | 25,802 |
Waipapa Papanui–Innes–Central Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 49,275 | |
| Member | 24,637 |
Waipuna Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 53,190 | |
| Member | 26,595 |
Waitai Coastal–Burwood–Linwood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 51,802 | |
| Member | 25,901 |
Clutha District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 124,638 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 34,594 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 32,945 | |
| Executive Committee Member (3) | 28,004 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 24,709 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 21,789 |
Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,238 | |
| Member | 3,119 |
West Otago Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,393 | |
| Member | 3,697 |
Dunedin City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 172,378 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 106,241 | |
| Chair (7) | 90,144 | |
| Deputy Chair (4) | 77,266 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 72,759 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 64,181 |
Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,591 | |
| Member | 10,295 |
Otago Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,387 | |
| Member | 8,694 |
Saddle Hill Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,616 | |
| Member | 8,808 |
Strath Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,485 | |
| Member | 7,742 |
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,158 | |
| Member | 8,579 |
West Harbour Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,616 | |
| Member | 8,808 |
Far North District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 162,879 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 125,022 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 85,015 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 64,660 |
Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 33,474 | |
| Member | 16,737 |
Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 28,693 | |
| Member | 14,346 |
Te Hiku Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 29,291 | |
| Member | 14,645 |
Gisborne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 158,068 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 69,751 | |
| Chairperson Operations—Infrastructure | 59,786 | |
| Chairperson Operations—Environment & Communities | 59,786 | |
| Chairperson Regional Transport | 54,804 | |
| Chairperson Wastewater Management | 52,313 | |
| Chairperson Bylaw Submissions Hearing Panel | 54,804 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 49,822 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,610 |
Gore District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 112,010 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson, Policy and Planning Committee | 35,638 | |
| Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee | 31,000 | |
| Chairperson, Assets and Infrastructure Committee | 31,000 | |
| Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee | 31,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 24,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 19,136 |
Mataura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,412 | |
| Member | 2,206 |
Grey District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 116,626 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 52,596 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 39,759 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 29,548 |
Hamilton City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 180,335 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 112,053 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (4) | 101,024 | |
| Chair of the Regulatory and Hearings Committee | 96,009 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole (4) | 88,005 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 80,547 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 80,293 |
Hastings District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 160,955 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,585 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole Council (2) | 66,422 | |
| Committee Chairs (2) | 58,607 | |
| Working Group/Subcommittee Chairs (3) | 57,142 | |
| Deputy Chairs (3) | 52,747 | |
| Lead Councillors (4) | 52,747 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 47,747 |
Hastings District Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,094 | |
| Member | 8,047 |
Hauraki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,976 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 52,808 | |
| Chair Community Partnerships Committee | 49,809 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 29,091 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 25,811 |
Horowhenua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 141,395 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair Hearings & Regulatory Committee | 65,806 | |
| Chair—Risk & Assurance Committee, Chair—District Plan Steering Group | 50,322 | |
| Chair—Community Funding & Recognition Committee | 46,451 | |
| Chair—Capital Projects Delivery Steering Group | 42,580 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 38,709 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,465 |
Te Awahou Foxton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,399 | |
| Member | 6,699 |
Hurunui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 113,138 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,820 | |
| Committee Chairs (3) | 33,274 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 27,729 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 24,799 |
Hanmer Springs Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,590 | |
| Member | 4,295 |
Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 164,046 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 96,508 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (5) | 82,708 | |
| Chair of Traffic Subcommittee | 75,006 | |
| Chair of Hutt Valley Services Committee | 66,508 | |
| Deputy Chair of Communities Committee | 63,508 | |
| Deputy Chair of Climate Change and Sustainability Committee | 63,508 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 61,508 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 57,870 |
Eastbourne Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,483 | |
| Member | 7,242 |
Petone Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,243 | |
| Member | 8,621 |
Wainuiomata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,163 | |
| Member | 9,082 |
Invercargill City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 149,291 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 63,472 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (2) | 55,072 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee and Project Lead—Museum | 60,071 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 42,472 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,642 |
Bluff Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,196 | |
| Member | 4,598 |
Kaikoura District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 86,000 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,889 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 27,200 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 19,580 |
Kaipara District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 133,501 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 66,267 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 48,744 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,138 |
Kapiti Coast District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,588 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 66,293 | |
| Chair of Strategy, Operations and Finance | 59,964 | |
| Deputy Chair of Strategy, Operations and Finance and Chairs of Mayor Subcommittees (3) | 56,964 | |
| Chair of Grants Allocation Subcommittee | 52,964 | |
| Councillor with additional responsibilities for community boards, panels and advisory groups (4) | 48,964 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,964 |
Ōtaki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,561 | |
| Member | 7,781 |
Paekākāriki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,241 | |
| Member | 4,121 |
Paraparaumu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,864 | |
| Member | 9,932 |
Raumati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,136 | |
| Member | 7,568 |
Waikanae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,068 | |
| Member | 9,034 |
Kawerau District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 107,246 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 42,284 | |
| Chair—Regulatory and Services Committee | 37,754 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 30,204 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,965 |
Mackenzie District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 88,714 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,838 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,527 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 21,933 |
Fairlie Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,282 | |
| Member | 2,141 |
Tekapo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,282 | |
| Member | 2,141 |
Twizel Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,340 | |
| Member | 2,670 |
Manawatu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 132,068 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,052 | |
| Committee Chairs (Audit & Risk, Hearings, Chief Executive’s Employment) (3) | 42,469 | |
| Submission Assessment Panel (2) | 40,539 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 38,608 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,403 |
Marlborough District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 149,909 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 55,583 | |
| Chairperson Standing Committee (2) | 50,250 | |
| Chairperson Statutory/Joint Committee | 44,750 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee (2) | 43,250 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 40,250 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,306 |
Masterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 133,530 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 74,783 | |
| Chairperson—Infrastructure & Services Committee | 61,889 | |
| Chairperson—Awards & Grants Committee | 56,732 | |
| Chairperson—Hearings Committee | 56,732 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 51,575 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 34,433 |
Matamata–Piako District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,533 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 45,627 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 38,023 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 32,437 |
Napier City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 153,888 | |
| Deputy Mayor; Chair Standing Committee | 91,034 | |
| Senior Chair; Chair Standing Committee | 71,000 | |
| Chair Standing Committee (2) | 71,000 | |
| Deputy Chair Standing Committee (4) | 64,000 | |
| Deputy Chair Hearing Committee | 62,000 | |
| Portfolio holder (3) | 60,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 49,073 |
Nelson City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 149,909 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 65,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 49,485 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,083 |
New Plymouth District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 160,757 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 89,541 | |
| Chairpersons Strategy and Operations Committee, Te Huinga Taumatua and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (3) | 65,121 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Strategy and Operations Committee | 59,694 | |
| Chairpersons CCOs Committee, Strategic Projects Committee and Community Development Committee (3) | 62,407 | |
| Deputy Chairperson CCOs Committee and Community Development Committee (2) | 57,523 | |
| Age and Accessibility Working Party Chairperson | 56,980 | |
| Clifton Community Board appointee (October 2022–30 April 2024)/Waitara Community Board appointee (1 May 2024–October 2025) | 56,980 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 54,267 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 48,531 |
Clifton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,108 | |
| Member | 6,554 |
Inglewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,266 | |
| Member | 9,133 |
Kaitake Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,821 | |
| Member | 7,910 |
Puketapu–Bell Block Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,605 | |
| Member | 8,803 |
Waitara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,605 | |
| Member | 8,803 |
Ōpōtiki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 114,200 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 59,396 | |
| Chair of Committee—Strategy Planning and Regulatory | 53,500 | |
| Chair of Committee—Performance and Delivery | 53,500 | |
| Chair of Committee—Coast Community Board | 53,500 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 46,500 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 31,579 |
Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,680 | |
| Member | 5,340 |
Ōtorohanga District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 107,465 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 37,613 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board and Risk and Assurance Member | 31,026 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board and Grants and Awards Chair | 31,026 | |
| Council Representative on Grants and Awards Committee (3) | 26,721 | |
| Council Representative on Kāwhia Community Board and Risk and Assurance Deputy Chair | 30,858 | |
| Council Representative on Risk and Assurance Committee | 27,343 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 24,857 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 24,693 |
Kāwhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,282 | |
| Member | 2,141 |
Ōtorohanga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,322 | |
| Member | 7,661 |
Palmerston North City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 160,314 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 61,740 | |
| Chair of Committee (5) | 59,734 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee (4) | 56,734 | |
| Deputy Chair—Strategy & Finance Committee and Deputy Chair—Risk & Assurance Committee | 58,734 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 54,734 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 47,849 |
Porirua City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 151,954 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 70,000 | |
| Chair Committee of the Whole (Heamana Tuatahi) | 65,250 | |
| Chair Committee of the Whole (Heamana Tuarua) | 65,250 | |
| Chair Chief Executive Employment Committee | 58,734 | |
| Chair Wastewater Treatment Plant and Landfill Joint Committee | 59,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 55,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 42,136 |
Queenstown–Lakes District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 143,734 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,308 | |
| Chair of Committee (3) | 52,675 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 45,410 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,710 |
Wānaka–Upper Clutha Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 25,645 | |
| Member | 12,823 |
Rangitikei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 120,751 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 39,346 | |
| Chair of Committee (3) | 37,200 | |
| Chair of Chief Executive Review Committee | 30,773 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee (3) | 31,309 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,631 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 25,583 |
Rātana Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,552 | |
| Member | 2,276 |
Taihape Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,287 | |
| Member | 4,643 |
Rotorua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 159,679 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Deputy Chair of Council, and Committee Chair | 143,787 | |
| Deputy Co-chair of the Community and District Development Committee (2) | 97,500 | |
| Deputy Co-chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee (2) | 97,500 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 65,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 59,442 |
Rotorua Lakes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,979 | |
| Member | 8,990 |
Rotorua Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,094 | |
| Member | 10,047 |
Ruapehu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 120,497 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 50,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 38,707 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 23,948 |
Ōwhango–National Park Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,385 | |
| Member | 3,193 |
Taumarunui–Ōhura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,466 | |
| Member | 7,233 |
Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,466 | |
| Member | 7,233 |
Selwyn District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 146,861 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 65,344 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 54,453 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,116 |
Malvern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,967 | |
| Member | 9,484 |
South Taranaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 139,953 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,401 | |
| Risk and Assurance Committee members (4) | 39,895 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 36,268 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 30,888 |
Eltham–Kaponga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,202 | |
| Member | 6,101 |
Pātea Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,783 | |
| Member | 5,891 |
Taranaki Coastal Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,364 | |
| Member | 6,682 |
Te Hāwera Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,017 | |
| Member | 7,509 |
South Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 133,621 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 51,703 | |
| Committee Chair A Local Services Committee | 51,174 | |
| Committee Chair B Growth and Infrastructure Committee | 51,174 | |
| Committee Chair C Grants Committee | 47,963 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 42,516 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 32,570 |
Tirau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,162 | |
| Member | 3,581 |
South Wairarapa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 105,157 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,926 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 26,259 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 18,855 |
Featherston Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,965 | |
| Member | 3,482 |
Greytown Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,965 | |
| Member | 3,482 |
Martinborough Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,965 | |
| Member | 3,482 |
Southland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,914 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,327 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 37,944 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 30,472 |
Ardlussa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,010 | |
| Member | 4,005 |
Fiordland Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,847 | |
| Member | 4,924 |
Northern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,744 | |
| Member | 3,872 |
Oraka Aparima Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,652 | |
| Member | 4,326 |
Oreti Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,148 | |
| Member | 5,574 |
Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,282 | |
| Member | 2,141 |
Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,556 | |
| Member | 3,778 |
Waihopai Toetoe Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,495 | |
| Member | 5,248 |
Wallace Takitimu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,199 | |
| Member | 4,599 |
Stratford District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 107,503 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 32,416 | |
| Chairperson Stratford Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund | 24,081 | |
| Chairperson Farm and Aerodrome Committee | 26,628 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 23,155 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 18,905 |
Tararua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,685 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,110 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 48,684 | |
| Committee Deputy Chairperson/Liaison Councillors (5) | 44,258 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 35,851 |
Dannevirke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,476 | |
| Member | 6,238 |
Eketāhuna Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,086 | |
| Member | 4,043 |
Tasman District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 156,156 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 61,025 | |
| Standing Committee Chair (3) | 61,025 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 46,942 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,936 |
Golden Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,025 | |
| Member | 7,013 |
Motueka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,634 | |
| Member | 7,817 |
Taupo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 143,105 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 62,522 | |
| Chair—Emergency Management Committee | 46,892 | |
| Chair—Kinloch Representative Group and Performance Monitoring Group | 46,892 | |
| Chair—Taupō Reserves and Roading Committee | 46,892 | |
| Chair—Mangakino-Pouakani Representative Group | 42,984 | |
| Chair—Taupō East Rural Representative Group | 42,984 | |
| Chair—Tongariro Representative Group | 42,984 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 39,076 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,999 |
Tauranga City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 172,918 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 84,566 |
Thames–Coromandel District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 141,188 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 78,895 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 54,300 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 42,327 |
Coromandel–Colville Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,820 | |
| Member | 8,410 |
Mercury Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,124 | |
| Member | 10,062 |
Tairua–Pāuanui Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,820 | |
| Member | 8,410 |
Thames Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,326 | |
| Member | 10,663 |
Whangamatā Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,322 | |
| Member | 9,161 |
Timaru District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 142,005 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 72,893 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 59,226 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (4) | 52,392 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,878 |
Geraldine Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,783 | |
| Member | 5,891 |
Pleasant Point Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,241 | |
| Member | 4,620 |
Temuka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,014 | |
| Member | 6,007 |
Upper Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 137,871 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 62,649 | |
| Chair, Policy Committee | 54,296 | |
| Chair, Finance and Performance | 50,120 | |
| Chair, City Development | 54,296 | |
| Chair, Risk and Assurance | 50,120 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Services Committee | 50,120 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 41,766 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 36,751 |
Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 157,039 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 93,735 | |
| Infrastructure Committee Chair | 80,345 | |
| Performance & Strategy Committee Chair | 80,345 | |
| Sustainability & Wellbeing Committee Chair | 80,345 | |
| Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor | 61,598 | |
| Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor | 61,598 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 53,564 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 47,967 |
Huntly Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,478 | |
| Member | 5,739 |
Ngāruawāhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,600 | |
| Member | 5,800 |
Raglan Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,469 | |
| Member | 5,234 |
Rural–Port Waikato Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,890 | |
| Member | 4,945 |
Taupiri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,593 | |
| Member | 2,296 |
Tuakau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,217 | |
| Member | 5,608 |
Waimakariri District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 146,838 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 69,373 | |
| Councillor with additional portfolio and chairing responsibilities (9) | 53,986 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 42,143 |
Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,710 | |
| Member | 9,355 |
Oxford–Ohoka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,627 | |
| Member | 8,813 |
Rangiora–Ashley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 24,134 | |
| Member | 12,067 |
Woodend–Sefton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,457 | |
| Member | 7,729 |
Waimate District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 104,302 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 42,247 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,165 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,671 |
Waipa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,391 | |
| Deputy Mayor (also Committee Chair) | 66,835 | |
| Committee Chair and Deputy Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 53,075 | |
| Committee Chair | 51,109 | |
| Councillor appointed to Community Board (also Deputy Committee Chair) (2) | 51,109 | |
| Councillor appointed to Community Board (2) | 47,177 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair | 43,246 | |
| Councillor with iwi portfolio responsibility | 47,177 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 41,280 | |
| Committee Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 45,212 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 36,532 |
Cambridge Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,100 | |
| Member | 10,050 |
Te Awamutu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,408 | |
| Member | 9,704 |
Wairoa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 116,979 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 76,968 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 51,313 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 35,746 |
Waitaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 129,041 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 52,096 | |
| Portfolio Leads (8) | 41,500 | |
| Hearings Committee Chair | 39,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 30,765 |
Ahuriri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,458 | |
| Member | 6,229 |
Waihemo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,938 | |
| Member | 6,469 |
Waitomo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,856 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 75,045 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 50,030 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 36,407 |
Wellington City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 183,027 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 126,650 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (3) | 116,361 | |
| Chair of Koata Hātepe | Regulatory Processes Committee | 111,070 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 105,283 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 89,860 |
Mākara–Ōhāriu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,093 | |
| Member | 5,046 |
Tawa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,134 | |
| Member | 10,067 |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,667 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 70,020 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 53,094 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 45,322 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,589 |
Katikati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,783 | |
| Member | 5,891 |
Maketu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,237 | |
| Member | 3,119 |
Ōmokoroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,549 | |
| Member | 4,275 |
Te Puke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,783 | |
| Member | 5,891 |
Waihi Beach Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,703 | |
| Member | 4,851 |
Westland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 105,174 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 50,000 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,907 |
Whakatane District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 142,977 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 71,953 | |
| Committee Chairs (5) | 55,300 | |
| Deputy Chair | 46,125 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 44,000 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,575 |
Murupara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,549 | |
| Member | 4,275 |
Rangitāiki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,089 | |
| Member | 5,545 |
Tāneatua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,549 | |
| Member | 4,275 |
Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,540 | |
| Member | 9,270 |
Whanganui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 149,641 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Town Centre Rejuvenation Advisory Group Chair | 60,132 | |
| Strategy & Policy Committee Chair, Risk & Assurance Deputy Chair and Safer Whanganui Advisory Group Chair | 56,724 | |
| Council Controlled Organisations Committee Deputy Chair, Aspirations & Projects Chair and Sustainability & Waste Advisory Group Chair | 56,724 | |
| Operations & Performance Committee Chair and CEO Performance Review Committee Chair | 56,724 | |
| Strategy & Policy Committee Deputy Co-Chair | 42,092 | |
| Council Controlled Organisation Committee Chair | 50,110 | |
| Operations & Performance Committee Deputy Chair | 42,092 | |
| Sport, Recreation & Wellbeing Advisory Group Chair and Community Funding Grants Advisory Group Chair | 49,107 | |
| Strategy & Policy Committee Deputy Co-Chair and Youth Council | 42,092 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 40,088 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 36,734 |
Whanganui Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,014 | |
| Member | 6,007 |
Whangarei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 163,689 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 91,235 | |
| Standing Committee Chair (5) | 74,129 | |
| Standing Committee Deputy Chair (3) | 68,426 | |
| Chair Civic Honours Committee | 59,873 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 57,022 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 53,850 |
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 15 March 2024), on 16 May 2024, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2024 (SL 2024/60).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 8 March 2024), on 16 May 2024, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2024 (SL 2024/60).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 1 March 2024), on 16 May 2024, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2024 (SL 2024/60).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 29 February 2024), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(3)(a) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 29 February 2024), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(3)(b) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 29 February 2024), on 21 March 2024, by clause 4(3)(c) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 26 September 2023), on 5 October 2023, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 3) 2023 (SL 2023/283).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 23 August 2023), on 5 October 2023, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 3) 2023 (SL 2023/283).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 28 July 2023), on 5 October 2023, by clause 4(1)(a) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 3) 2023 (SL 2023/283).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 28 July 2023), on 5 October 2023, by clause 4(1)(b) of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 3) 2023 (SL 2023/283).
Schedule Part 2: amended (with effect on 12 July 2023), on 3 August 2023, by clause 4 of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2023 (SL 2023/186).
Schedule Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2023, by clause 4 of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2023 (SL 2023/143).
Dated at Wellington this 20th day of June 2023.
Geoff Summers,
Chairperson.
Dallas Welch,
Member.
Vern Walsh,
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 2023 and expires on the close of 30 June 2024.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Remuneration Authority (the Authority) completed a significant review of the remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees that apply to elected members of local authorities, local boards, and community boards. The outcomes of the review were implemented in two steps: from 1 July 2022 and from 9 October 2022, which was the day after polling day for the 2022 local elections. In March this year, the Authority sought the views of all local authorities on the matters that it should take into account in making this determination. The Authority received a small number of submissions that it considered.
Given the recent significant review and the feedback received, and applying the mandatory criteria that the Authority must have regard to under clause 7 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 and sections 18 and 18A of the Remuneration Authority Act 1977, the Authority decided—
to maintain the allowances and hearing fees covering the elected members of local authorities, local boards, and community boards at their post-2022 local elections levels (see Local Government Members (2022/23) Determination 2022), except for the vehicle-kilometre allowance, which has been adjusted to reflect the rates prescribed by the Inland Revenue Department for the 2023 year:
to apply a 4% increase to the remuneration of all elected members of community boards as they did not receive any increase to their remuneration following the 2022 local elections:
that because most elected members of local authorities and local boards received an increase to their remuneration following the local elections, to maintain the remuneration of these elected members at their post-2022 local elections levels with the following exceptions.
The governance remuneration pools and remuneration for the councillors of Grey, Kaipara, Rangitikei, South Waikato, Wairoa, and Waitomo District Councils have been changed to progressively implement increases to their remuneration pools. Annual progressive increases were agreed with those 6 councils before the 2022 local elections to enable them to budget and manage the increases applied to their remuneration pools following the elections. The increases applied to the 6 councils’ remuneration pools in this determination brings them into line with the other councils. Their remuneration pools and councillors’ remuneration now reflect the amounts that would have applied immediately after the local elections had they not agreed to phase in their increases over a 2-year period.
Westland District Council proposed changes to the remuneration allocated to its councillors. The Authority agreed to the Council’s proposal, which is recorded in this determination. The changes are effective from 1 July 2023. The Council’s governance remuneration pool has not changed.
Governance remuneration pools
This table below sets out the local government governance remuneration pools, which will apply on and after 1 July 2023, 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 | 977,558 |
| Hawke’s Bay Regional Council | 644,302 |
| Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council | 690,226 |
| Northland Regional Council | 580,951 |
| Otago Regional Council | 734,869 |
| Southland Regional Council | 555,828 |
| Taranaki Regional Council | 473,595 |
| Waikato Regional Council | 933,748 |
| Wellington Regional Council | 947,216 |
| West Coast Regional Council | 330,000 |
Part 2
Remuneration pools for councillors of territorial authorities
| Territorial authority | Governance remuneration pool ($) |
|---|---|
| Ashburton District Council | 450,195 |
| Auckland Council | 2,592,269 |
| Buller District Council | 324,306 |
| Carterton District Council | 226,766 |
| Central Hawke’s Bay District Council | 350,559 |
| Central Otago District Council | 362,213 |
| Chatham Islands Council | 151,796 |
| Christchurch City Council | 1,900,000 |
| Clutha District Council | 390,404 |
| Dunedin City Council | 1,191,826 |
| Far North District Council | 890,157 |
| Gisborne District Council | 700,000 |
| Gore District Council | 296,638 |
| Grey District Council | 330,912 |
| Hamilton City Council | 1,286,366 |
| Hastings District Council | 871,295 |
| Hauraki District Council | 422,618 |
| Horowhenua District Council | 514,833 |
| Hurunui District Council | 305,015 |
| Hutt City Council | 901,594 |
| Invercargill City Council | 573,463 |
| Kaikoura District Council | 204,089 |
| Kaipara District Council | 456,219 |
| Kapiti Coast District Council | 545,969 |
| Kawerau District Council | 261,262 |
| Mackenzie District Council | 207,000 |
| Manawatu District Council | 445,578 |
| Marlborough District Council | 609,333 |
| Masterton District Council | 456,435 |
| Matamata–Piako District Council | 463,877 |
| Napier City Council | 802,034 |
| Nelson City Council | 609,333 |
| New Plymouth District Council | 869,359 |
| Ōpōtiki District Council | 312,896 |
| Ōtorohanga District Council | 262,886 |
| Palmerston North City Council | 865,016 |
| Porirua City Council | 593,234 |
| Queenstown–Lakes District Council | 532,201 |
| Rangitikei District Council | 361,539 |
| Rotorua District Council | 858,787 |
| Ruapehu District Council | 359,652 |
| Selwyn District Council | 555,420 |
| South Taranaki District Council | 504,125 |
| South Waikato District Council | 457,108 |
| South Wairarapa District Council | 245,998 |
| Southland District Council | 466,709 |
| Stratford District Council | 268,362 |
| Tararua District Council | 420,455 |
| Tasman District Council | 666,580 |
| Taupo District Council | 527,532 |
| Tauranga City Council | 1,198,246 |
| Thames–Coromandel District Council | 513,295 |
| Timaru District Council | 519,365 |
| Upper Hutt City Council | 488,666 |
| Waikato District Council | 832,914 |
| Waimakariri District Council | 555,247 |
| Waimate District Council | 239,400 |
| Waipa District Council | 544,506 |
| Wairoa District Council | 333,533 |
| Waitaki District Council | 423,096 |
| Waitomo District Council | 325,194 |
| Wellington City Council | 1,639,633 |
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council | 546,556 |
| Westland District Council | 246,000 |
| Whakatane District Council | 526,578 |
| Whanganui District Council | 576,061 |
| Whangarei District Council | 898,097 |
Note: The above remuneration pools do not apply to mayors, regional council chairpersons, Auckland local board members, or community board members.
However, if a council has delegated significant powers and functions to a community board 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: 22 June 2023.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Local Government Members (2023/24) Determination 2023 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 (2024/25) Determination 2024 (SL 2024/124): clause 16
Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2024 (SL 2024/60)
Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2024 (SL 2024/20)
Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 3) 2023 (SL 2023/283)
Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2023 (SL 2023/186)
Local Government Members (2023/24) Amendment Determination 2023 (SL 2023/143)