Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
148,924 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
57,420 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Executive Committee Member (3) |
|
57,420 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
52,149 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) |
|
40,869 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ashburton District Council is $490,425. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Methven Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
6,466 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,233 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Auckland Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
318,616 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
181,320 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Chair, Committee of the Whole (3) |
|
158,819 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole with responsibility as Auckland Transport Director or Chair of Smaller Committee (3) |
|
148,120 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Chair, Decision-making Committee (3) |
|
143,509 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair, Decision-making Committee (3) |
|
128,939 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair, Decision-making Committee and Audit & Risk Committee |
|
128,939 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Chief Liaison Councillor |
|
128,319 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Portfolio Leader |
|
128,319 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
121,319 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
121,319 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Auckland Council is $2,790,334. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Albert–Eden Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
107,785 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
64,671 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
53,893 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
67,623 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
40,574 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
33,811 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Devonport–Takapuna Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
101,816 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
61,089 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
50,908 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Franklin Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
108,067 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
64,840 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
54,033 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Henderson–Massey Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
119,783 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
71,870 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
59,892 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
108,718 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
65,231 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
54,359 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Howick Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
114,639 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
68,784 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
57,320 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Kaipātiki Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
107,557 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
64,534 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
53,778 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
120,440 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
72,264 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
60,220 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Manurewa Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
119,165 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
71,499 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
59,582 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
112,682 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
67,609 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
56,341 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Ōrākei Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
105,004 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
63,002 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
52,502 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
121,319 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
72,791 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
60,660 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Papakura Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
112,302 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
67,381 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
56,151 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Puketāpapa Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
105,134 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
63,081 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
52,567 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Rodney Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
105,554 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
63,332 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
52,777 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Upper Harbour Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
103,744 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
62,246 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
51,872 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Waiheke Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
79,201 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
47,521 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
39,601 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
101,935 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
61,161 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
50,967 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Waitematā Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
111,974 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
67,185 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
55,987 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Whau Local Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
111,134 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson |
|
66,681 |
|
19 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
55,567 |
|
19 October 2025 |
Buller District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
131,959 |
|
16 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) |
|
27,954 |
|
16 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Buller District Council is $363,402. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Inangahua Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,577 |
|
16 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,289 |
|
16 October 2025 |
Carterton District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
114,410 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
53,820 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
27,182 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Carterton District Council is $244,092. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
135,405 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
33,800 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is $389,207. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Central Otago District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
139,677 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor, Portfolio Lead, Audit and Risk |
|
66,069 |
|
25 October 2025 |
| Portfolio Lead, Community Board, Audit and Risk, Assessment Committee |
|
51,204 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor, Portfolio Lead, Community Board |
|
46,249 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor, Audit and Risk, Community Board |
|
44,597 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor, Community Board |
|
41,293 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor, Portfolio Lead |
|
37,990 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor, Assessment Committee |
|
34,686 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
33,035 |
|
27 November 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
32,399 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Central Otago District Council is $421,193. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Cromwell Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,069 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,535 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Maniototo Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,278 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,139 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Teviot Valley Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,278 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,139 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Vincent Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,364 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,181 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Chatham Islands Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
65,876 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
19,261 |
|
30 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Chatham Islands Council is $174,178. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Christchurch City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
220,000 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
107,940 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Christchurch City Council is $2,045,171. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
23,640 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,821 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
60,630 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
30,315 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waimāero Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
57,768 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
28,885 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waipapa Papanui–Innes–Central Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
55,160 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
27,581 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waipuna Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
59,544 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
29,772 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waitai Coastal–Burwood–Linwood Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
57,991 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
28,995 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Clutha District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
138,742 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
54,574 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Additional Portfolio Holders (3) |
|
49,118 |
|
14 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
43,661 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
35,019 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Clutha District Council is $420,233. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
6,983 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,491 |
|
18 October 2025 |
West Otago Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,278 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,139 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Dunedin City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
190,006 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
145,008 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor with additional responsibiliies (12) |
|
100,577 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
84,496 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
84,496 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Dunedin City Council is $1,436,428. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
23,050 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,525 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Otago Peninsula Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,465 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,733 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Saddle Hill Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,721 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,860 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Strath Taieri Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,334 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,666 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,208 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,603 |
|
17 October 2025 |
West Harbour Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,721 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,860 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Far North District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
181,545 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
79,117 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Far North District Council is $1,028,527. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
37,473 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
18,736 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
32,120 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
16,060 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Te Hiku Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
32,789 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
16,395 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Gisborne District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
178,633 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
47,828 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Gisborne District Council is $765,246. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Gore District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
128,211 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
32,054 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Portfolio Leads (4) |
|
32,054 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Co Portfolio Leads (4) |
|
30,229 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
27,077 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Gore District Council is $335,340. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mataura Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
4,939 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,470 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Grey District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
132,591 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
33,467 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Grey District Council is $368,138. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hamilton City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
200,077 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
135,146 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Committee Chair (5) |
|
123,000 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Committee Deputy Chair (3) |
|
114,000 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
96,000 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
92,479 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hamilton City Council is $1,572,146. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hastings District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
181,032 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
56,842 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hastings District Council is $1,023,150. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hastings District Rural Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,016 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,009 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Hauraki District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
148,515 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Holder—Community Development and Regulatory |
|
60,000 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Chair and Portfolio Holder—Communications and Corporate Services |
|
57,000 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Chair and Portfolio Holder—Service Delivery |
|
45,363 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
32,500 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
30,460 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hauraki District Council is $487,363. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Horowhenua District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
157,896 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
37,174 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Horowhenua District Council is $557,603. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Te Awahou Foxton Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
14,999 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
7,499 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Hurunui District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
128,965 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chair |
|
44,204 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Standing Committee Chair (2) |
|
37,888 |
|
5 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
31,573 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
26,694 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hurunui District Council is $340,991. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hanmer Springs Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,616 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,808 |
|
17 October 2025 |
South Ward Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,000 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,000 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Hutt City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
181,652 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
107,654 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (3) |
|
91,000 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Chair District Plan Subcommittee |
|
83,000 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Chair Hutt Valley Services Committee |
|
76,000 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Chair Age and Accessibility Subcommittee |
|
76,000 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
69,000 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
64,353 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hutt City Council is $1,029,654. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Eastbourne Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
16,214 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,107 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Wainuiomata Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,334 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,167 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Invercargill City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
165,687 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
81,521 |
|
21 October 2025 |
| Chair of a Council Committee (3) |
|
70,651 |
|
21 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chair of a Council Committee (2) |
|
59,782 |
|
5 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
54,347 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
49,275 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Invercargill City Council is $739,120. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Bluff Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
10,294 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,147 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Kaikoura District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
98,093 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
44,015 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
29,278 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kaikoura District Council is $219,683. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kaipara District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
149,686 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
45,102 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kaipara District Council is $496,127. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kapiti Coast District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
160,766 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Environment and Communities Committee Chair |
|
71,706 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Strategy and Policy Committee Chair |
|
64,606 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Chairs of Committees and Deputy Chairs of Committees of the Whole Council (4) |
|
61,406 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Councillor with additional responsibilities (4) |
|
51,437 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
45,206 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kapiti Coast District Council is $587,684. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ōtaki Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,421 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,711 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Paekākāriki Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,227 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,613 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Paraparaumu Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
22,237 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,118 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Raumati Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
16,944 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,472 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Waikanae Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,227 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,113 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Kawerau District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
121,954 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair—Regulatory and Services Committee |
|
55,244 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Chair of Thriving Community Committee |
|
39,899 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Chair of Hearings Committee |
|
39,899 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
30,691 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
26,227 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kawerau District Council is $288,497. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mackenzie District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
105,810 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Mackenzie District Council is $222,816. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Fairlie Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
4,793 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,397 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Tekapo Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
4,793 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,397 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Twizel Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
5,978 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,989 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Manawatu District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
148,038 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
57,643 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Chairs (District Development Committee and Hearings Committee) (2) |
|
45,291 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Submissions Assessment Panel Members (3) |
|
43,233 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
41,174 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
35,955 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Manawatu District Council is $483,793. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Marlborough District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
172,545 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
61,344 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Chairperson Standing Committee (3) |
|
54,700 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Chairperson Statutory/Joint Committee |
|
49,000 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee (2) |
|
47,500 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
44,500 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
41,232 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Marlborough District Council is $680,944. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Masterton District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
148,907 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
86,704 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
57,801 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
44,664 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Masterton District Council is $491,309. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Matamata–Piako District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
151,673 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
55,032 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Risk and Assurance Committee Member |
|
43,239 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Te Manawhenua Forum Member |
|
43,239 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Hauraki Gulf Forum Member |
|
43,239 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Member of 2 or more Committees (including Risk and Assurance, Te Manawhenua, Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome, Hauraki Gulf, Hauraki Scheme Subcommittee) (2) |
|
45,205 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
39,308 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
34,915 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Matamata–Piako District Council is $511,010. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Napier City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
171,317 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor, Chair of Standing Committee, and Deputy Chair of Specialist Committee |
|
115,400 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Chair Standing Committee and Chair Specialist Committee |
|
93,463 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair Standing Committee and Senior Councillor |
|
86,928 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair Standing Committee |
|
86,928 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Chair Subcommittee and Deputy Chair Specialist Committee |
|
84,451 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Chair Subcommittee |
|
83,502 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Portfolio Holder (5) |
|
74,130 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
65,809 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Napier City Council is $921,322. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Nelson City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
172,013 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
70,951 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Councillor with additional responsibilities |
|
54,785 |
|
14 November 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
44,905 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Nelson City Council is $673,582. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
New Plymouth District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
178,736 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
58,770 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the New Plymouth District Council is $999,087. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Clifton Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
14,674 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
7,336 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Inglewood Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,448 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,224 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Kaitake Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,710 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,855 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Puketapu–Bell Block Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,709 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,855 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Waitara Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,709 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,855 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Ōpōtiki District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
129,038 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
37,948 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ōpōtiki District Council is $341,533. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Coast Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,956 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,978 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Ōtorohanga District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
122,998 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor, Ōtorohanga Community Board Councillor and Grants & Awards Chair |
|
51,329 |
|
5 November 2025 |
| Ōtorohanga Community Board Councillor and Grants & Awards Member |
|
33,559 |
|
26 November 2025 |
| Grants & Awards Member and Risk & Assurance Member |
|
33,263 |
|
26 November 2025 |
| Risk & Assurance Deputy Chair and Kāwhia Community Board Councillor |
|
34,462 |
|
26 November 2025 |
| Risk & Assurance Member (2) |
|
30,602 |
|
26 November 2025 |
| Grants & Awards Member |
|
29,271 |
|
26 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
26,610 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
26,580 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ōtorohanga District Council is $296,308. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kāwhia Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
4,793 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,397 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Ōtorohanga Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,152 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,576 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Palmerston North City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
176,081 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
73,100 |
|
6 November 2025 |
| Chair—Monthly and Hearings |
|
68,862 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Chair—Monthly |
|
68,100 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Chair—Quarterly |
|
65,100 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
63,100 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
53,959 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Palmerston North City Council is $971,262. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Porirua City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
170,195 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
59,971 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Porirua City Council is $779,626. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Queenstown–Lakes District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
165,197 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
52,480 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Queenstown–Lakes District Council is $734,716. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wānaka–Upper Clutha Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
28,710 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
14,354 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Rangitikei District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
138,375 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
29,389 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Rangitikei District Council is $411,443. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Rātana Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
5,095 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,548 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Taihape Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
10,396 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,198 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Rotorua District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
177,369 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
75,750 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Rotorua District Council is $984,754. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Rotorua Lakes Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,128 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,064 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Rotorua Rural Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
22,494 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,248 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Ruapehu District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
137,377 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
56,161 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
43,476 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
33,664 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ruapehu District Council is $403,969. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ōwhango–National Park Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
7,149 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,574 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Taumarunui–Ōhura Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
16,194 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,097 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
16,194 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,097 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Selwyn District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
167,420 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
58,053 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Selwyn District Council is $754,690. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Malvern Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
21,234 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,617 |
|
17 October 2025 |
South Taranaki District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
156,483 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
34,189 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Taranaki District Council is $547,019. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Eltham–Kaponga Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,659 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,830 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Pātea Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,190 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,595 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Taranaki Coastal Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
14,960 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
7,480 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Te Hāwera Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
16,812 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,406 |
|
18 October 2025 |
South Waikato District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
151,535 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
65,973 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Local Services Committee Chair |
|
58,000 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Growth and Infrastructure Committee Chair |
|
58,000 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Community Engagement and Investment Committee Chair |
|
58,000 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
45,000 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
39,229 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Waikato District Council is $509,973. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tirau Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,018 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,008 |
|
17 October 2025 |
South Wairarapa District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
121,472 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
38,962 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
27,325 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Wairarapa District Council is $284,887. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Featherston Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
7,796 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,898 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Greytown Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
7,796 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,898 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Martinborough Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
7,796 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
3,898 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Southland District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
152,473 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
62,040 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
41,360 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
34,467 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Southland District Council is $517,000. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ardlussa Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,966 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,483 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Fiordland Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,024 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,512 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Northern Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,670 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,334 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Oraka Aparima Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,685 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,843 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Oreti Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,479 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,240 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
4,793 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,397 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,459 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,230 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waihopai Toetoe Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,749 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,875 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Wallace Takitimu Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
10,296 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,148 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Stratford District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
122,207 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
35,047 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Hearings Committee (2) |
|
27,537 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
25,034 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Stratford District Council is $290,393. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tararua District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
145,300 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
63,675 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Committee Chairperson (3) |
|
52,697 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair/Portfolio Lead (5) |
|
48,305 |
|
13 November 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
38,608 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tararua District Council is $463,292. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Dannevirke Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,967 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,983 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Eketāhuna Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,052 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,526 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Tasman District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
181,375 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
69,381 |
|
31 October 2025 |
| Standing Committee Chair (2) |
|
69,381 |
|
14 November 2025 |
| Information Forum Chair |
|
61,375 |
|
14 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
53,370 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
50,201 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tasman District Council is $803,214. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Golden Bay Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
15,702 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
7,850 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Motueka Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,501 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,751 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Taupo District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
159,517 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
41,979 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Taupo District Council is $569,734. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tauranga City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
193,402 |
|
12 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson City Delivery Standing Committee |
|
178,192 |
|
12 October 2025 |
| Chairperson City Future Standing Committee |
|
163,000 |
|
12 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee (3) |
|
163,000 |
|
12 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
163,000 |
|
12 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
123,516 |
|
12 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tauranga City Council is $1,482,192. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Thames–Coromandel District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
158,514 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
45,561 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Thames–Coromandel District Council is $562,227. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Coromandel–Colville Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,829 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,414 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Mercury Bay Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
22,529 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,264 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Tairua–Pāuanui Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,829 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,414 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Thames Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
23,874 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,937 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Whangamatā Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,511 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,255 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Timaru District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
161,673 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor & Committee Chair |
|
84,502 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Committee Chair (2) |
|
73,235 |
|
5 November 2025 |
| Committee Deputy Chair (3) |
|
61,968 |
|
5 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
56,334 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
48,823 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Timaru District Council is $585,878. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Geraldine Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,190 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,595 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Pleasant Point Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
10,344 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,172 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Temuka Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,450 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,724 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Upper Hutt City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
153,926 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
40,606 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Upper Hutt City Council is $527,877. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waikato District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
175,383 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair, Assets & Infrastructure |
|
102,419 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Chair of All of Council Committees (Tier 1)—Chair Community Voice & Choice, Chair Strategy Growth & Finance (2) |
|
85,550 |
|
11 November 2025 |
| Chair of Part Council Committees (Tier 2)—Chair Policy & Regulatory Committtee, Chair Roading Subcommittee (2) |
|
85,550 |
|
11 November 2025 |
| Maaori Ward Councillors (2) |
|
72,898 |
|
11 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chairs of Committees (2) |
|
66,271 |
|
11 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
60,246 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
60,246 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waikato District Council is $963,939. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Huntly Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,850 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,424 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Ngāruawāhia Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,986 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,493 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Raglan Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,718 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,860 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Rural–Port Waikato Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,072 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,536 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Taupiri Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
5,141 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
2,570 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Tuakau Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,556 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,277 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Waimakariri District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
164,728 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
56,193 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waimakariri District Council is $730,505. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,945 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,472 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Oxford–Ohoka Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
19,731 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,866 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Rangiora–Ashley Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
27,017 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
13,508 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Woodend–Sefton Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
17,305 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
8,652 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waimate District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
117,280 |
|
16 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
39,044 |
|
1 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
31,235 |
|
16 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
24,076 |
|
16 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waimate District Council is $257,692. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waipa District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
162,399 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
86,887 |
|
1 November 2025 |
| Chair Strategic Planning and Policy Committee and Deputy Chair Finance and Corporate |
|
69,509 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Chair Service Delivery |
|
66,613 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Chair Regulatory Committee |
|
63,717 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair Service Delivery |
|
63,717 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair Audit and Risk Committee |
|
60,821 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair Regulatory Committee and Iwi Portfolio |
|
66,613 |
|
15 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
57,925 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
50,684 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waipa District Council is $709,576. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Cambridge Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
22,502 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,251 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Te Awamutu–Kihikihi Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
21,726 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,863 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Wairoa District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
135,360 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
42,883 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wairoa District Council is $385,943. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waitaki District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
146,010 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
36,046 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waitaki District Council is $468,604. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ahuriri Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,946 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,973 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waihemo Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
14,484 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
7,241 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waitomo District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
131,998 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
40,411 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waitomo District Council is $363,697. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wellington City Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
201,947 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
136,526 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Chair of Committees of the Whole (3) |
|
125,149 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Chair of Te Takere Regulatory Processes Committee |
|
125,149 |
|
30 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
113,772 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
98,602 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wellington City Council is $1,774,842. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mākara–Ōhāriu Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,297 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,649 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Tawa Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
22,539 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
11,269 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
164,382 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
51,957 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is $727,395. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Katikati Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
11,715 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,858 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Maketu Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
8,057 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,028 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Ōmokoroa–Kaimai Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,406 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,203 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Te Puke–Eastern Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
18,389 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
9,195 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Waihi Beach Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
10,519 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
5,260 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Westland District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
121,261 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
57,587 |
|
23 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
32,246 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
25,755 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Westland District Council is $283,309. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Whakatane District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
160,725 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
80,293 |
|
7 November 2025 |
| Committee Chair (4) |
|
62,525 |
|
20 November 2025 |
| Deputy Chair (2) |
|
51,650 |
|
20 November 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
48,362 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
44,521 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whakatane District Council is $578,779. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Murupara Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,571 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,786 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Rangitāiki Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
12,414 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,207 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Tāneatua Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
9,571 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
4,786 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
20,755 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
10,377 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Whanganui District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
166,304 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
49,644 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whanganui District Council is $744,666. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Whanganui Rural Community Board
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Chairperson |
|
13,450 |
|
17 October 2025 |
| Member |
|
6,724 |
|
17 October 2025 |
Whangarei District Council
| Office |
|
Annual remuneration ($) |
|
Applicable date |
| Mayor |
|
181,720 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Deputy Mayor |
|
104,340 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Chairs of Committees of the Whole and Te Karearea Standing Committee (5) |
|
84,777 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Deputy Chairs of Committees of the Whole (3) |
|
78,255 |
|
12 November 2025 |
| Chair, Civic Honours (including citizenship ceremonies) |
|
71,734 |
|
29 October 2025 |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities |
|
65,213 |
|
18 October 2025 |
| Councillor (minimum allowance remuneration) |
|
64,398 |
|
18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whangarei District Council is $1,030,361. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
