Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Determination 2025
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Version as at 22 December 2025
Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Determination 2025
(SL 2025/140)
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 Elected Members (2025/26) Determination 2025.
2 Commencement
This determination comes into force on 1 July 2025.
3 Expiry
This determination expires at the close of 30 June 2026.
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 (a) or (c); 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.
Transitional, savings, and related provisions
7 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees
8 Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable
Remuneration
(1)
For the period beginning on 1 July 2025 and ending on the close of the day on which the official result of the 2025 local election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority, a member of that local authority or a member of a board of that local authority is entitled to the applicable remuneration set out in Schedule 2 (adjusted under clause 10 if applicable).
(2)
On and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority, a member of that local authority or a board of that local authority is entitled to the applicable remuneration set out in Schedule 3 (adjusted in accordance with clause 10 if applicable).
(2A)
Schedule 3 sets out the following:
(a)
the offices held by members of the local authority or board (see the first column); and
(b)
the remuneration payable to the holders of those offices (see the second column); and
(c)
the date on and from which that remuneration is payable to those office-holders (see the third column).
(3)
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.
(3A)
No member of a local authority or a board may receive remuneration for more than 1 office at any one time under any of the provisions of Schedules 2 and 3 and, if a member holds 2 or more offices, the remuneration payable to that member is that payable for the office for which the highest annual remuneration is payable.
Allowances and hearing fees
(4)
A member of a local authority or a board may also be entitled to—
(a)
the applicable allowances payable under clauses 11 to 15:
(b)
the applicable hearing fees payable under clause 16.
Clause 8(2A): inserted (with effect on 12 October 2025), on 22 December 2025, by clause 4 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2025 (SL 2025/327).
Clause 8(3A): inserted (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 4 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
9 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.
10 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, $60,000; and
(b)
in the case of an electric or a petrol hybrid vehicle, $70,500.
(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 Schedule 2 or 3 (as applicable) 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 Schedule 2 or 3 (as applicable) 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 that—
(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 that—
(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 applied under the former clean car discount scheme, which ended on 31 December 2023, in respect of the purchase of the vehicle
restricted private use means that—
(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
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 vehicle,—
(i)
$1.17 per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
37 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(b)
for a diesel vehicle,—
(i)
$1.26 per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
35 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(c)
for a petrol hybrid vehicle,—
(i)
86 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
21 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:
(d)
for an electric vehicle,—
(i)
$1.08 per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and
(ii)
19 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.
Clause 11(3): replaced, on 1 September 2025, by clause 5 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
12 Travel-time allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay a member (other than a mayor, a regional council chairperson, a member of the governing body of the Auckland Council, the Christchurch City Council, or the Wellington City Council, or a chairperson of a local board of the Auckland Council) 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 $41.30 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 $7,500 per child during the determination term.
15 Home security system allowance
(1)
Based on a security threat and risk assessment authorised by the local authority, a local authority may reimburse the expenses of having a security system installed and monitored at a member’s primary place of residence within the local authority area up to a maximum of—
(a)
$4,500 for purchasing and installing the system; and
(b)
$1,000 in any year for monitoring, call-outs, and repairs.
(2)
A member may also be reimbursed for additional expenses for the provision of supplementary security measures at their primary place of residence within the local authority area if—
(a)
the security threat and risk assessment recommends that those supplementary security measures be provided to the member; and
(b)
the Remuneration Authority, on application from the local authority, approves reimbursement of the additional expenses arising from the provision of those supplementary security measures.
Clause 15(1)(a): replaced, on 1 September 2025, by clause 6 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Hearing fees
16 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 $130 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 $104 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 9(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 9(2); or
(c)
a member of the governing body of the Auckland Council, the Christchurch City Council, or the Wellington City Council; or
(d)
a chairperson of a local board of the Auckland Council.
(5)
Despite subclause (4), this clause applies to the Mayor of the Chatham Islands Council.
Clause 16(5): inserted (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 7 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Revocation
17 Revocation
The Local Government Members (2024/25) Determination 2024 (SL 2024/124) is revoked.
Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Part 1 Provisions relating to this determination as made
1 Provisions that do not apply until day after official results of 2025 election are declared
(1)
Despite the revocation of the Local Government Members (2024/25) Determination 2024, clause 12(1) of that determination continues to apply instead of clause 12(1) of this determination until the close of the day on which the official result of the 2025 local election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority.
(2)
Clauses 15 and 16(4)(c) and (d) of this determination apply on and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority.
2 Commencement date of clause 15 and of Schedule 3 remuneration for members of Tauranga City Council
(1)
A member of the Tauranga City Council is entitled to a home security system allowance under clause 15 on and from 12 October 2025.
(2)
A member of the Tauranga City Council is entitled to the applicable remuneration set out in Schedule 3 (adjusted in accordance with clause 10 if applicable) on and from 12 October 2025.
Schedule 2 Remuneration before 2025 election of members
Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 164,175 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 84,540 | |
| Committee Chairs (6) | 73,969 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 65,013 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 57,616 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is $918,438. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Canterbury Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 193,753 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 129,169 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 76,923 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 69,385 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Canterbury Regional Council is $1,052,249. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 153,669 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 71,815 | |
| Corporate and Strategic Committee Chairperson | 71,815 | |
| Environment and Integrated Catchments Committee Chairperson | 71,815 | |
| Regional Transport Committee Chairperson | 71,815 | |
| Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee Chairperson | 71,815 | |
| Councillor appointed as director of Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd | 71,815 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 65,661 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 62,672 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is $693,531. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 159,193 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 66,335 | |
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Chair | 63,682 | |
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Deputy Chair | 53,069 | |
| Integrated Catchment Committee Chair | 63,682 | |
| Integrated Catchment Committee Deputy Chair | 61,029 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Chair | 63,682 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Deputy Chair | 53,069 | |
| Manawatū River Users’ Advisory Group Chair | 53,069 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 53,069 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 52,756 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council is $742,963. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Northland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 144,122 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 90,558 | |
| Chair of Regional Transport Committee | 77,376 | |
| Chair of Whangarei Public Transport Working Party | 77,376 | |
| Chair of Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party | 76,753 | |
| Chair of Infrastructure Committee | 76,753 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 75,507 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 57,813 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Northland Regional Council is $625,339. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Otago Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 164,562 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 98,355 | |
| Co-Chair Community and Partnerships Committee (2) | 76,963 | |
| Co-Chair Science and Resilience Committee (2) | 76,963 | |
| Co-Chair Environmental Delivery Committee | 76,963 | |
| Co-Chair Public and Active Transport Committee (2) | 76,963 | |
| Co-Chair Finance Committee (2) | 76,963 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 54,717 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Otago Regional Council is $791,017. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Southland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 136,773 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson and Chair of Regional Transport Committee | 66,853 | |
| Chair, Strategy and Policy Committee | 62,078 | |
| Chair, Regulatory Committee | 57,302 | |
| Chair, Regional Services Committee | 57,302 | |
| Chair, Finance and Performance Committee | 57,302 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 47,752 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,931 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Southland Regional Council is $587,345. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Taranaki Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 118,590 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 57,617 | |
| Chairperson of Policy and Planning Committee | 57,617 | |
| Chairperson of Operations and Regulatory Committee | 57,617 | |
| Chairperson of Executive, Audit and Risk Committee | 57,617 | |
| Chairperson of Regional Transport Committee | 46,643 | |
| Chairperson of Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee | 46,643 | |
| Chairperson of Yarrow Stadium Joint Committee | 46,643 | |
| Taranaki Regional Council Agriculture Portfolio Holder | 46,643 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 41,704 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,619 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Taranaki Regional Council is $500,449. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waikato Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 175,727 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 88,340 | |
| Committee Chairperson A (Strategy and Policy Committee and Integrated Catchment Management Committee) (2) | 81,546 | |
| Committee Chairperson B (Regional Transport Committee, Finance and Services Committee, Environmental Performance Committee, Climate Action Committee) (4) | 78,147 | |
| Deputy Chairperson (Integrated Catchment Management Committee) | 74,749 | |
| Deputy Chairperson—Single Committee (Strategy and Policy Committee, Climate Action Committee) (2) | 69,993 | |
| Deputy Chairperson—Multiple Committees (Finance and Services Committee, Regional Transport Committee, and Future Proof Transport Committee) | 72,032 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 67,954 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 61,965 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waikato Regional Council is $986,695. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wellington Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 190,103 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson, with committee chairperson responsibilities | 103,659 | |
| Chair, Environment Committee and Climate Committee | 92,706 | |
| Chair, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee | 92,706 | |
| Chair, Transport Committee | 92,706 | |
| Chair, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee | 88,997 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee | 88,997 | |
| Co-Chair, Te Upoko Taiao–Natural Resources Plan Committee | 88,997 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 74,164 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 68,069 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wellington Regional Council is $1,019,589. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
West Coast Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 104,047 | |
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson and Chair of Resource Management Committee | 67,630 | |
| Chair of Risk and Assurance Committee, Chair of Remuneration and Employment Committee, and Chair of Infrastructure Governance Committee | 60,867 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 56,679 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,947 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the West Coast Regional Council is $355,214. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Schedule 2 Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(1) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Schedule 2 Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(2) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Schedule 2 Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(3) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 142,829 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 86,116 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 49,809 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 32,122 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ashburton District Council is $484,593. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Methven Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,218 | |
| Member | 3,109 |
Auckland Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 318,616 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 175,303 | |
| Chair of a Committee of the Whole (3) | 150,216 | |
| Deputy Chair of a Committee of the Whole | 140,320 | |
| Chair of a Decision-making Committee (4) | 140,993 | |
| Deputy Chair of a Decision-making Committee (4) | 139,244 | |
| Chair of an Other Committee (2) | 139,781 | |
| Deputy Chair of an Other Committee (2) | 137,628 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 116,100 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 116,030 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Auckland Council is $2,790,334. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Albert–Eden Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 104,485 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 62,691 | |
| Member | 52,243 |
Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 64,649 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 38,789 | |
| Member | 32,324 |
Devonport–Takapuna Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 98,328 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 58,997 | |
| Member | 49,164 |
Franklin Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 102,762 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 61,657 | |
| Member | 51,381 |
Henderson–Massey Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 115,090 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 69,054 | |
| Member | 57,545 |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 105,100 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 63,060 | |
| Member | 52,550 |
Howick Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 110,056 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 66,034 | |
| Member | 55,028 |
Kaipātiki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 104,268 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 62,561 | |
| Member | 52,134 |
Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 115,865 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 69,519 | |
| Member | 57,932 |
Manurewa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 114,430 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 68,658 | |
| Member | 57,215 |
Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 108,570 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 65,142 | |
| Member | 54,285 |
Ōrākei Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 101,698 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 61,019 | |
| Member | 50,849 |
Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 115,399 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 69,239 | |
| Member | 57,699 |
Papakura Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 105,612 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 63,367 | |
| Member | 52,806 |
Puketāpapa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 100,689 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 60,413 | |
| Member | 50,345 |
Rodney Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 100,787 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 60,472 | |
| Member | 50,393 |
Upper Harbour Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 99,474 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,684 | |
| Member | 49,737 |
Waiheke Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 76,112 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 45,667 | |
| Member | 38,056 |
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 98,488 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 59,093 | |
| Member | 49,244 |
Waitematā Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 109,479 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 65,687 | |
| Member | 54,739 |
Whau Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 107,024 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 64,214 | |
| Member | 53,512 |
Buller District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 124,579 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,751 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 34,481 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 25,447 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Buller District Council is $349,085. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Inangahua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,247 | |
| Member | 4,124 |
Carterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 108,034 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 57,696 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 31,066 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,855 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Carterton District Council is $244,092. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,385 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 61,355 | |
| Portfolio Leads (7) | 45,142 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,800 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is $377,344. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Central Otago District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 130,074 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Planning and Regulatory Portfolio Lead, and Cromwell Community Board Member | 47,454 | |
| 3 Waters and Waste Portfolio Lead and Cromwell Community Board Member | 41,041 | |
| Councillor, Teviot Valley Community Board Member, Audit and Risk Member, and Community Vision and Experience Portfolio Lead | 41,362 | |
| Roading Portfolio Lead and Maniototo Community Board Member | 38,155 | |
| Councillor, Cromwell Community Board Member, and Audit and Risk Member | 41,041 | |
| Councillor, Vincent Community Board Member, and Audit and Risk Member | 41,041 | |
| Councillor and Vincent Community Board Member (2) | 37,835 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 32,063 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 29,259 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Central Otago District Council is $389,888. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Cromwell Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,413 | |
| Member | 8,206 |
Maniototo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,959 | |
| Member | 3,980 |
Teviot Valley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,959 | |
| Member | 3,980 |
Vincent Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,657 | |
| Member | 8,828 |
Chatham Islands Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 61,794 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 26,124 | |
| Councillor/Civil Defence Emergency Group (7) | 19,610 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 14,816 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Chatham Islands Council is $163,394. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Christchurch City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 215,281 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 145,631 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 126,636 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 107,940 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Christchurch City Council is $2,045,171. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 22,731 | |
| Member | 11,366 |
Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 58,298 | |
| Member | 29,149 |
Waimāero Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 55,546 | |
| Member | 27,774 |
Waipapa Papanui–Innes–Central Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 53,039 | |
| Member | 26,520 |
Waipuna Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 57,254 | |
| Member | 28,627 |
Waitai Coastal–Burwood–Linwood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 55,760 | |
| Member | 27,880 |
Clutha District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,162 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 39,285 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 37,508 | |
| Executive Committee Member (3) | 32,189 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,643 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 23,454 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Clutha District Council is $420,233. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,715 | |
| Member | 3,357 |
West Otago Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,959 | |
| Member | 3,980 |
Dunedin City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 185,549 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 114,359 | |
| Chair (7) | 97,031 | |
| Deputy Chair (4) | 83,170 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 78,318 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 69,085 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Dunedin City Council is $1,282,889. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 22,163 | |
| Member | 11,082 |
Otago Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,716 | |
| Member | 9,359 |
Saddle Hill Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,962 | |
| Member | 9,481 |
Strath Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,667 | |
| Member | 8,333 |
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,469 | |
| Member | 9,234 |
West Harbour Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,962 | |
| Member | 9,481 |
Far North District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 175,324 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 134,575 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 91,511 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 69,600 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Far North District Council is $958,170. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 36,032 | |
| Member | 18,016 |
Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 30,885 | |
| Member | 15,442 |
Te Hiku Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 31,528 | |
| Member | 15,764 |
Gisborne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 170,146 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,834 | |
| Chairperson Operations—Infrastructure | 69,286 | |
| Chairperson Operations—Environment and Communities | 69,286 | |
| Chairperson Regional Transport | 63,512 | |
| Chairperson Wastewater Management | 60,625 | |
| Chairperson Bylaw Submissions Hearing Panel | 63,512 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 57,738 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 44,790 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Gisborne District Council is $753,484. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Gore District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 120,568 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson, Policy and Planning Committee | 38,361 | |
| Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee | 33,369 | |
| Chairperson, Assets and Infrastructure Committee | 33,369 | |
| Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee | 33,369 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 25,834 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,598 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Gore District Council is $319,303. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mataura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,749 | |
| Member | 2,375 |
Grey District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 125,537 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,615 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 42,797 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 31,805 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Grey District Council is $356,196. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hamilton City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 194,113 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 126,743 | |
| Chair (4) | 115,412 | |
| Deputy Chair (4) | 101,398 | |
| Regulatory Chair, Hearings Panel Chair, Economic Development Deputy Chair (3) | 99,429 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 92,382 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 86,428 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hamilton City Council is $1,384,652. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hastings District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 173,253 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 86,743 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole Council (2) | 71,497 | |
| Committee Chairs (2) | 63,084 | |
| Working Group/Subcommittee Chairs (3) | 61,508 | |
| Deputy Chairs (3) | 56,778 | |
| Lead Councillors (4) | 56,778 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 51,396 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hastings District Council is $937,867. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hastings District Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,323 | |
| Member | 8,662 |
Hauraki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 138,830 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,843 | |
| Chair Community Partnerships Committee | 53,615 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 31,313 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 27,783 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hauraki District Council is $454,909. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Horowhenua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,199 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair Hearings and Regulatory Committee | 76,593 | |
| Chair—Risk and Assurance Committee, Chair—District Plan Steering Group | 58,571 | |
| Chair—Community Funding and Recognition Committee | 54,065 | |
| Chair—Capital Projects Delivery Steering Group | 49,560 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 45,054 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 36,022 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Horowhenua District Council is $554,169. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Te Awahou Foxton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,422 | |
| Member | 7,211 |
Hurunui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 121,782 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 44,785 | |
| Standing Committee Chair (3) | 39,035 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 33,286 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 26,694 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hurunui District Council is $328,320. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hanmer Springs Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,247 | |
| Member | 4,623 |
Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 176,580 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 103,882 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (5) | 89,027 | |
| Chair of Traffic Subcommittee | 80,737 | |
| Chair of Hutt Valley Services Committee | 71,590 | |
| Deputy Chair of Communities Committee | 68,361 | |
| Deputy Chair of Climate Change and Sustainability Committee | 68,361 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 66,208 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 62,291 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hutt City Council is $970,481. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Eastbourne Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,591 | |
| Member | 7,795 |
Petone Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,559 | |
| Member | 9,280 |
Wainuiomata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,552 | |
| Member | 9,776 |
Invercargill City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 160,698 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 68,321 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee (2) | 59,280 | |
| Chair of Standing Committee and Project Lead—Museum | 64,661 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 45,717 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,595 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Invercargill City Council is $617,279. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Bluff Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,898 | |
| Member | 4,949 |
Kaikoura District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 92,571 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 44,013 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 29,278 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 21,076 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kaikoura District Council is $219,683. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kaipara District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 143,702 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 71,330 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 52,469 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,052 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kaipara District Council is $491,077. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kapiti Coast District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 156,712 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 71,358 | |
| Chair of Strategy, Operations, and Finance | 64,546 | |
| Deputy Chair of Strategy, Operations, and Finance and Chairs of Mayor Subcommittees (3) | 61,317 | |
| Chair of Grants Allocation Subcommittee | 57,011 | |
| Councillor with additional responsibilities for community boards, panels, and advisory groups (4) | 52,705 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,941 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kapiti Coast District Council is $587,684. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ōtaki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,751 | |
| Member | 8,376 |
Paekākāriki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,872 | |
| Member | 4,435 |
Paraparaumu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,382 | |
| Member | 10,690 |
Raumati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,292 | |
| Member | 8,146 |
Waikanae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,449 | |
| Member | 9,724 |
Kawerau District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,440 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 45,515 | |
| Chair—Regulatory and Services Committee | 40,639 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 32,512 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 22,567 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Kawerau District Council is $281,224. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mackenzie District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 95,492 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,576 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 30,706 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 23,609 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Mackenzie District Council is $222,816. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Fairlie Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,609 | |
| Member | 2,304 |
Tekapo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,609 | |
| Member | 2,304 |
Twizel Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,748 | |
| Member | 2,874 |
Manawatu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 142,159 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,905 | |
| Committee Chairs (Audit and Risk, Hearings, Chief Executive’s Employment) (3) | 44,711 | |
| Submission Assessment Panel (2) | 42,678 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 40,646 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 35,955 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Manawatu District Council is $479,623. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Marlborough District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 161,363 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 59,830 | |
| Chairperson Standing Committee (2) | 54,089 | |
| Chairperson Statutory/Joint Committee | 48,169 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee (2) | 46,554 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 43,325 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,232 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Marlborough District Council is $655,890. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Masterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 143,733 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,497 | |
| Water Services and Resilience Lead | 66,618 | |
| Chairperson—Awards and Grants Committee | 61,067 | |
| Chairperson—Hearings Committee | 61,067 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 55,515 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 37,064 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Masterton District Council is $491,309. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Matamata–Piako District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 144,812 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 49,113 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 40,928 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 34,915 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Matamata–Piako District Council is $499,320. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Napier City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 165,646 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 99,371 | |
| Senior Chair of Standing Committee | 77,463 | |
| Chair Standing Committee (2) | 77,463 | |
| Deputy Chair Standing Committee (4) | 69,928 | |
| Deputy Chair Hearing Committee | 67,775 | |
| Portfolio holder (2) | 65,622 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 52,823 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Napier City Council is $863,314. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Nelson City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 161,363 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 69,966 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 53,266 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 43,146 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Nelson City Council is $655,890. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
New Plymouth District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 173,040 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 96,142 | |
| Chairpersons Strategy and Operations Committee, Te Huinga Taumatua, and Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee (3) | 69,922 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Strategy and Operations Committee | 64,094 | |
| Chairpersons CCOs Committee, Strategic Projects Committee, and Community Development Committee (3) | 67,008 | |
| Deputy Chairperson CCOs Committee | 61,764 | |
| Age and Accessibility Working Party Chairperson | 61,182 | |
| Waitara Community Board appointee (1 May 2024–October 2025) | 61,182 | |
| Puketapu-Bell Block Community Board appointee | 61,182 | |
| Kaitake Community Board appointee | 61,182 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 58,268 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 52,239 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the New Plymouth District Council is $935,783. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Clifton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,110 | |
| Member | 7,054 |
Inglewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,662 | |
| Member | 9,831 |
Kaitake Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,028 | |
| Member | 8,515 |
Puketapu–Bell Block Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,951 | |
| Member | 9,476 |
Waitara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,951 | |
| Member | 9,476 |
Ōpōtiki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 122,925 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 63,935 | |
| Chair of Committee—Strategy Planning and Regulatory | 57,588 | |
| Chair of Committee—Performance and Delivery | 57,588 | |
| Chair of Committee—Coast Community Board | 57,588 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 50,053 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,991 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ōpōtiki District Council is $336,803. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,496 | |
| Member | 5,748 |
Ōtorohanga District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,676 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,487 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board and Risk and Assurance Member | 33,397 | |
| Council Representative on Ōtorohanga Community Board and Grants and Awards Chair | 33,397 | |
| Council Representative on Grants and Awards Committee (3) | 28,763 | |
| Council Representative on Kāwhia Community Board and Risk and Assurance Deputy Chair | 33,216 | |
| Council Representative on Risk and Assurance Committee | 29,432 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 26,757 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 26,580 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ōtorohanga District Council is $282,972. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kāwhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,609 | |
| Member | 2,304 |
Ōtorohanga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,493 | |
| Member | 8,246 |
Palmerston North City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 172,563 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 66,457 | |
| Chair of Committee (5) | 64,298 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee (4) | 61,069 | |
| Deputy Chair—Strategy and Finance Committee and Deputy Chair—Risk and Assurance Committee | 63,221 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 58,916 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 51,505 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Palmerston North City Council is $931,108. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Porirua City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 163,564 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 75,348 | |
| Chair Committee of the Whole (Heamana Tuatahi) | 70,235 | |
| Chair Committee of the Whole (Heamana Tuarua) | 70,235 | |
| Chair Chief Executive Employment Committee | 63,221 | |
| Chair Wastewater Treatment Plant and Landfill Joint Committee | 63,508 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 59,202 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 45,355 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Porirua City Council is $638,561. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Queenstown–Lakes District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 154,716 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 60,610 | |
| Chair of Committee (3) | 56,700 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 48,879 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 43,820 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Queenstown–Lakes District Council is $572,864. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wānaka–Upper Clutha Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 27,606 | |
| Member | 13,802 |
Rangitikei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 129,977 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 42,352 | |
| Chair of Committee (3) | 40,042 | |
| Chair of Chief Executive Review Committee | 33,125 | |
| Deputy Chair of Committee (3) | 33,701 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 30,818 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 27,538 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Rangitikei District Council is $389,163. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Rātana Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,899 | |
| Member | 2,450 |
Taihape Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,996 | |
| Member | 4,998 |
Rotorua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 171,879 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Deputy Chair of Council, and Committee Chair | 154,773 | |
| Deputy Co-chair of the Community and District Development Committee (2) | 104,950 | |
| Deputy Co-chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee (2) | 104,950 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 69,966 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 63,983 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Rotorua District Council is $924,403. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Rotorua Lakes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,354 | |
| Member | 9,677 |
Rotorua Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,629 | |
| Member | 10,815 |
Ruapehu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 129,703 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,820 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 41,664 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 25,778 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Ruapehu District Council is $387,132. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ōwhango–National Park Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,874 | |
| Member | 3,437 |
Taumarunui–Ōhura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,571 | |
| Member | 7,786 |
Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,571 | |
| Member | 7,786 |
Selwyn District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 158,082 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 70,337 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 58,614 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 43,181 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Selwyn District Council is $597,857. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Malvern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,417 | |
| Member | 10,209 |
South Taranaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 150,646 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 58,558 | |
| Risk and Assurance Committee members (4) | 42,943 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 39,039 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,248 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Taranaki District Council is $542,643. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Eltham–Kaponga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,134 | |
| Member | 6,567 |
Pātea Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,682 | |
| Member | 6,341 |
Taranaki Coastal Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,385 | |
| Member | 7,192 |
Te Hāwera Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,166 | |
| Member | 8,083 |
South Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 143,830 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 62,280 | |
| Local Services Committee Chair | 55,084 | |
| Growth and Infrastructure Committee Chair | 55,084 | |
| Community Investment Committee Chair | 55,084 | |
| Transition Support Councillor | 45,164 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 43,868 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 35,058 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Waikato District Council is $492,034. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tirau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,709 | |
| Member | 3,854 |
South Wairarapa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 113,192 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,671 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 28,266 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,296 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the South Wairarapa District Council is $264,794. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Featherston Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,496 | |
| Member | 3,748 |
Greytown Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,496 | |
| Member | 3,748 |
Martinborough Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,496 | |
| Member | 3,748 |
Southland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 145,222 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,096 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 40,843 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 32,800 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Southland District Council is $502,368. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ardlussa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,622 | |
| Member | 4,311 |
Fiordland Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,600 | |
| Member | 5,300 |
Northern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,336 | |
| Member | 4,168 |
Oraka Aparima Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,313 | |
| Member | 4,656 |
Oreti Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,999 | |
| Member | 6,000 |
Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,609 | |
| Member | 2,304 |
Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,134 | |
| Member | 4,067 |
Waihopai Toetoe Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,298 | |
| Member | 5,649 |
Wallace Takitimu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,900 | |
| Member | 4,950 |
Stratford District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,717 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 34,892 | |
| Chairperson Stratford Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund | 25,921 | |
| Chairperson Farm and Aerodrome Committee | 28,662 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 24,924 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 20,349 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Stratford District Council is $288,866. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tararua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 138,517 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 57,168 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 52,403 | |
| Committee Deputy Chairperson/Liaison Councillors (5) | 47,640 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,590 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tararua District Council is $452,580. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Dannevirke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,430 | |
| Member | 6,715 |
Eketāhuna Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,704 | |
| Member | 4,352 |
Tasman District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 168,087 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 65,688 | |
| Standing Committee Chair (3) | 65,688 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 50,529 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 42,988 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tasman District Council is $717,511. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Golden Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,098 | |
| Member | 7,548 |
Motueka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,828 | |
| Member | 8,414 |
Taupo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 154,039 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 71,888 | |
| Chair—Kinloch Representative Group and Performance Monitoring Group | 55,064 | |
| Chair—Taupō Reserves and Roading Committee | 55,064 | |
| Chair—Mangakino-Pouakani Representative Group | 50,857 | |
| Chair—Taupō East Rural Representative Group | 50,857 | |
| Chair—Tongariro Representative Group | 50,857 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 46,651 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,979 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Taupo District Council is $567,839. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Tauranga City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 186,130 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chairperson City Delivery Standing Committee | 161,285 | |
| Chairperson City Future Standing Committee | 141,064 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee (3) | 141,064 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 141,064 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 91,027 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Tauranga City Council is $1,289,799. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Thames–Coromandel District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 151,976 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 84,923 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 58,449 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 45,561 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Thames–Coromandel District Council is $552,514. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Coromandel–Colville Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,105 | |
| Member | 9,052 |
Mercury Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,662 | |
| Member | 10,830 |
Tairua–Pāuanui Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,105 | |
| Member | 9,052 |
Thames Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 22,955 | |
| Member | 11,478 |
Whangamatā Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,722 | |
| Member | 9,861 |
Timaru District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,855 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 78,462 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 63,751 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (4) | 56,396 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 44,001 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Timaru District Council is $559,048. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Geraldine Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,682 | |
| Member | 6,341 |
Pleasant Point Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,946 | |
| Member | 4,973 |
Temuka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,932 | |
| Member | 6,466 |
Upper Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 148,405 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 67,436 | |
| Chair, Policy Committee | 58,445 | |
| Chair, Finance and Performance | 53,949 | |
| Chair, City Development | 58,445 | |
| Chair, Risk and Assurance | 53,949 | |
| Chair, Hutt Valley Services Committee | 53,949 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 44,957 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,559 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Upper Hutt City Council is $526,003. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 169,037 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 100,897 | |
| Infrastructure Committee Chair | 86,484 | |
| Performance and Strategy Committee Chair | 86,484 | |
| Sustainability and Wellbeing Committee Chair | 86,484 | |
| Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor | 66,304 | |
| Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor | 66,304 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 57,657 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 51,632 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waikato District Council is $896,554. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Huntly Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,355 | |
| Member | 6,177 |
Ngāruawāhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,486 | |
| Member | 6,244 |
Raglan Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,267 | |
| Member | 5,634 |
Rural–Port Waikato Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,646 | |
| Member | 5,323 |
Taupiri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,943 | |
| Member | 2,471 |
Tuakau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,073 | |
| Member | 6,036 |
Waimakariri District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 158,057 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 74,674 | |
| Councillor with additional portfolio and chairing responsibilities (9) | 58,110 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 45,363 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waimakariri District Council is $597,671. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,139 | |
| Member | 10,070 |
Oxford–Ohoka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,973 | |
| Member | 9,486 |
Rangiora–Ashley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 25,978 | |
| Member | 12,988 |
Woodend–Sefton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,639 | |
| Member | 8,320 |
Waimate District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 112,271 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 45,475 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 30,317 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 22,251 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waimate District Council is $257,692. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waipa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 156,499 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 60,558 | |
| Committee Chair and Councillor appointed to Community Board | 64,883 | |
| Committee Chair and Deputy Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 58,395 | |
| Councillor appointed to Community Board (3) | 51,906 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair (2 Committees) | 51,906 | |
| Councillor with iwi portfolio responsibility | 51,906 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair | 47,581 | |
| Deputy Committee Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 45,418 | |
| Committee Chair (Quarterly Committee) | 49,744 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,324 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waipa District Council is $586,110. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Cambridge Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,636 | |
| Member | 10,818 |
Te Awamutu–Kihikihi Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,891 | |
| Member | 10,445 |
Wairoa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 125,917 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 82,849 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 55,234 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 38,478 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wairoa District Council is $359,017. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waitaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 138,901 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 56,077 | |
| Portfolio Leads (8) | 44,671 | |
| Hearings Committee Chair | 41,980 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 33,115 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waitaki District Council is $455,423. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Ahuriri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,410 | |
| Member | 6,704 |
Waihemo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,927 | |
| Member | 6,963 |
Waitomo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 124,708 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 80,779 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 53,852 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,189 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waitomo District Council is $350,041. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wellington City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 197,011 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 136,327 | |
| Chair of Committee of the Whole (3) | 125,251 | |
| Chair of Koata Hātepe | Regulatory Processes Committee | 119,557 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 113,327 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 96,726 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wellington City Council is $1,764,911. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Mākara–Ōhāriu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,863 | |
| Member | 5,432 |
Tawa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,672 | |
| Member | 10,836 |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 156,797 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 75,370 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 57,150 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 48,785 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,461 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is $588,316. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Katikati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,682 | |
| Member | 6,341 |
Maketu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,715 | |
| Member | 3,357 |
Ōmokoroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,203 | |
| Member | 4,601 |
Te Puke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,682 | |
| Member | 6,341 |
Waihi Beach Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,443 | |
| Member | 5,221 |
Westland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 113,209 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,820 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 30,139 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 22,505 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Westland District Council is $264,796. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Whakatane District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 153,901 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 77,450 | |
| Committee Chair (5) | 59,525 | |
| Deputy Chair | 49,650 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 47,362 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,446 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whakatane District Council is $566,812. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Murupara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,203 | |
| Member | 4,601 |
Rangitāiki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,937 | |
| Member | 5,969 |
Tāneatua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,203 | |
| Member | 4,601 |
Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,957 | |
| Member | 9,978 |
Whanganui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 161,075 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Town Centre Rejuvenation Advisory Group Chair | 64,727 | |
| Strategy and Policy Committee Chair, Risk and Assurance Deputy Chair, and Safer Whanganui Advisory Group Chair | 61,058 | |
| Council Controlled Organisations Committee Deputy Chair, Aspirations and Projects Chair, and Sustainability and Waste Advisory Group Chair | 61,058 | |
| Operations and Performance Committee Chair and CEO Performance Review Committee Chair | 61,058 | |
| Strategy and Policy Committee Deputy Co-Chair | 45,308 | |
| Council Controlled Organisations Committee Chair | 53,939 | |
| Operations and Performance Committee Deputy Chair | 45,308 | |
| Sport, Recreation, and Wellbeing Advisory Group Chair and Community Funding Grants Advisory Group Chair | 52,859 | |
| Strategy and Policy Committee Deputy Co-Chair and Youth Council | 45,308 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 43,151 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 39,541 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whanganui District Council is $620,076. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Whanganui Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,932 | |
| Member | 6,466 |
Whangarei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 176,195 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 98,206 | |
| Standing Committee Chair (5) | 79,793 | |
| Standing Committee Deputy Chair (3) | 73,654 | |
| Chair Civic Honours Committee | 64,447 | |
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 61,379 | |
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 57,964 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Whangarei District Council is $966,717. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Schedule 2 Part 2 Carterton District Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(4) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Schedule 2 Part 2 Carterton District Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(5) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Schedule 2 Part 2 Hurunui District Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2025), on 31 July 2025, by clause 8(6) of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161).
Schedule 3 Remuneration from 2025 election of members
Schedule 3: replaced (with effect on 12 October 2025), on 22 December 2025, by clause 5 of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2025 (SL 2025/327).
Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 167,596 | 18 October 2025 | ||
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 84,799 | 31 October 2025 | ||
| Committee Chairs (6) | 73,710 | 19 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 65,230 | 18 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 58,691 | 18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is $918,438. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Canterbury Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 206,541 | 17 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 70,106 | 17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Canterbury Regional Council is $1,121,698. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 156,423 | 18 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 62,672 | 18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is $732,275. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 164,237 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 70,802 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Chair | 67,970 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Deputy Chair | 56,642 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Integrated Catchment Committee Chair | 67,970 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Integrated Catchment Committee Deputy Chair | 65,138 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Passenger Transport Committee Chair | 67,970 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Passenger Transport Committee Deputy Chair | 56,642 | 13 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 56,642 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 52,756 | 19 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Manawatū–Whanganui Regional Council is $792,985. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Northland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 144,225 | 18 October 2025 | ||
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 88,437 | 6 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor with additional responsibilities (7) | 78,436 | 26 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 57,954 | 18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Northland Regional Council is $637,493. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Otago Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 173,309 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 105,006 | 6 November 2025 | ||
| Portfolio Lead (10) | 75,847 | 6 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 61,677 | 19 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Otago Regional Council is $863,476. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Southland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 136,773 | 17 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 41,953 | 17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Southland Regional Council is $587,345. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Taranaki Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 118,590 | 18 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 40,357 | 18 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Taranaki Regional Council is $500,449. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Waikato Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 185,306 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 63,121 | 19 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Waikato Regional Council is $986,695. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Wellington Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 199,168 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Deputy Regional Council Chair | 103,164 | 31 October 2025 | ||
| Committee Chair (5) | 88,420 | 28 November 2025 | ||
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 74,164 | 19 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 70,961 | 19 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the Wellington Regional Council is $1,064,412. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
West Coast Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | Applicable date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Council Chairperson | 110,914 | 17 October 2025 | ||
| Regional Council Deputy Chairperson | 72,093 | 30 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor with no additional responsibilities | 61,313 | 17 October 2025 | ||
| Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration) | 42,073 | 17 October 2025 |
Guidance note
The governance remuneration pool for the West Coast Regional Council is $378,658. See the explanatory note to this determination for further information about the Remuneration Authority’s methodology when fixing members’ remuneration.
Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | 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.
Dated at Wellington this 24th day of June 2025.
Geoff Summers,
Chairperson.
Vern Walsh,
Member.
Dallas Welch,
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 2025 and expires at the close of 30 June 2026.
Methodology review
Because the triennial local elections are scheduled for later this year, the Remuneration Authority (the Authority) recently completed a full review of the framework for determining local government remuneration. All councils were regularly consulted throughout the review process. The Authority found that the current approach is working well and no changes have been made to the framework.
As part of the review process, the Authority was interested in the time allocated by elected members to their local government roles. The Authority asked councils to complete a return giving an indication of time spent by councillors undertaking council-related duties. Although the response rate was disappointing, the Authority did note that workload had increased across some councils and this, together with updated size indices data and legislated criteria, has resulted in variable increases in councils’ governance remuneration pools, which will take effect following the October 2025 local elections.
Remuneration
Councils and local boards
Since 2019, when setting remuneration for mayors, regional council chairpersons, councillors, and local board members, the Authority has used a group of size indices covering territorial, regional, and unitary authorities and Auckland Council local boards. The relevant workload and responsibilities of each council are assessed using several criteria, and each council is placed within the relevant index.
Those size indices were updated with the most recent publicly available demographic, statistical, and economic data, and the updated size indices will apply for the triennium following the local elections in October 2025.
The size index is also used to assign a governance remuneration pool to each council. It provides a total amount to be allocated and paid in remuneration to the councillors. Each council submits proposals to the Authority on how its individual pool should be allocated according to that council’s intended governance structure. Roles to which differential remuneration can be attached include internal roles such as deputy mayor, committee chair, etc, as well as roles representing the council on outside groups. Councils submit their proposals to the Authority and the Authority may request further information or make changes to the proposals it receives before making its determination.
The governance remuneration pools are included in the guidance notes in the schedules for each council.
Schedule 2 sets out the remuneration for each position to apply from 1 July 2025 until the close of the day on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared, and Schedule 3 sets out the remuneration for each position that will apply on and after the day on which the official result of the 2025 local election of members for an individual council is declared.
Community boards
Determining community boards’ remuneration remains problematic because of the large variations in their number of members, the populations they represent, and their respective roles and powers. The Authority’s 2019 review of community board remuneration concluded that, because of those variations, a workable ranking of community boards or a robust and intuitively sensible size index could not be developed. Therefore, the fixing of individual councils’ community board members’ remuneration over the past 6 years was informed, in part, by the population of each community board and by their individual current remuneration settings.
The Authority has decided to continue with its existing practice for determining the remuneration of community board members for this determination and during the next triennium. The Authority continues to communicate its concerns to the Community Board Executive Committee of Local Government New Zealand, the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Local Government Commission about the structural variances and inconsistencies surrounding the establishment and operations of community boards that are impacting the Authority’s ability to formulate a sound and consistent methodology for determining remuneration that can be applied across all community boards
Motor vehicles for mayors and regional council chairpersons (clause 10)
Clause 10 provides that a local authority may provide a motor vehicle to the mayor or regional council chairperson for restricted private use, partial private use, or full private use. If the vehicle is provided for partial private use or full private use, an adjustment must be made to the remuneration of the mayor or regional council chairperson.
The maximum purchase price that may be paid for a petrol or diesel vehicle purchased by a local authority for its mayor or regional council chairperson has been increased to $60,000 (including goods and services tax and on-road costs), and the maximum purchase price that may be paid for an electric or a petrol hybrid vehicle has been increased to $70,500 (including goods and services tax and on-road costs). This new rate is based on an assessment of the current motor vehicle market rates and takes into account the vehicle being fit for purpose, the safety of the driver and passengers, and fairness to ratepayers.
Allowances
This determination also makes changes to the level and conditions of some allowances, based on the Authority’s analysis of market information and feedback received in the submissions from councils, while taking into account the Authority’s legislated criteria.
Travel-time allowance (clause 12)
The travel-time allowance has been increased from $40.00 to $41.30 for each hour of eligible travel time after the first hour of time travelled in a day.
The Authority has also reviewed the entitlements for the payment of the travel-time allowance and has decided to, in addition to a mayor or a regional council chair, exclude the members of the governing bodies of Auckland Council, Christchurch City Council, and Wellington City Council, plus the chairpersons of Auckland Council local boards, from this entitlement because these are deemed to be full-time roles. This change will apply on and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority.
Vehicle-kilometre and ICT allowances (clauses 11 and 13)
The vehicle-kilometre and ICT allowances remain unchanged from the previous determination.
Childcare allowance (clause 14)
The childcare allowance has been increased from $6,000 per year for each child to $7,500 per year for each child. The eligibility and criteria are unchanged from the previous determination.
Home security system allowance (clause 15)
This year, the Authority has introduced a new home security system allowance as it has become increasingly evident that public officials, including local government elected members, are less safe and are experiencing threatening behaviour.
The Authority has based this reimbursement allowance on a similar provision for members of Parliament.
Councils may reimburse their elected members for installation, monitoring, call-outs, and repairs subject to the criteria set out under clause 15 of this determination.
Clause 15 will apply on and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority (or, in the case of Tauranga City Council, on and from 12 October 2025).
Hearing fees
The fee paid to a chairperson of a hearing has been increased from $116 to $130 per hour, and the fee paid to a member of a hearing has been increased from $93 to $104 per hour (see clause 16).
The Authority has also reviewed the entitlements for the payment of hearing fees and has decided to exclude, in addition to a mayor or a regional council chair, the members of the governing bodies of Auckland Council, Christchurch City Council, and Wellington City Council, plus the chairpersons of Auckland Council local boards, from this entitlement because these are deemed to be full-time roles. This change will apply on and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2025 election is declared under section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 in relation to a local authority.
In making this determination for the remuneration of elected members of local authorities, local boards, and community boards listed in clause 6 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Authority had regard to the mandatory criteria listed in clause 7 of that schedule and the applicable criteria listed in sections 18 and 18A of the Remuneration Authority Act 1977.
Note: The preceding explanatory memorandum should be read in conjunction with the explanatory memorandum(s) appended to the:
Date of notification in Gazette: 26 June 2025.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Determination 2025 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 Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2025 (SL 2025/327)
Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Amendment Determination 2025 (SL 2025/161)
Versions
Local Government Elected Members (2025/26) Determination 2025
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