Local Government Members (2019/20) Determination 2019

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Local Government Members (2019/20) Determination 2019: revoked (with effect on 1 July 2020, and after expiring on the close of 30 June 2020), on 16 July 2020, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2020/21) Determination 2020 (LI 2020/160).

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Reprint as at 16 July 2020

Local Government Members (2019/20) Determination 2019

(LI 2019/135)

Local Government Members (2019/20) Determination 2019: revoked (with effect on 1 July 2020, and after expiring on the close of 30 June 2020), on 16 July 2020, by clause 16 of the Local Government Members (2020/21) Determination 2020 (LI 2020/160).

Note

Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this official reprint.

Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.

Pursuant to the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 and to clauses 6 and 7A(1) and (5) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Remuneration Authority, after having regard to the matters specified in clause 7 of that schedule, makes the following determination (to which is appended an explanatory memorandum).

Determination

1 Title

This determination is the Local Government Members (2019/20) Determination 2019.

2 Commencement

This determination comes into force on 1 July 2019.

3 Expiry

This determination expires on the close of 30 June 2020.

Interpretation

4 Interpretation

In this determination, unless the context otherwise requires,—

ATA panel means a panel appointed by an accord territorial authority under section 89 of HASHA

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

HASHA means the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013

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,—

(a)

in relation to a local authority (other than the Canterbury Regional Council) 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):

(b)

in relation to the Canterbury Regional Council, a person who has been elected or appointed to membership in the transitional governing body in accordance with the Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Act 2016, or who, as the result of further election or appointment, is an office holder in relation to the Canterbury Regional Council (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 that is held by an ATA panel arising from—

(i)

a resource consent application under subpart 2 of Part 2 of HASHA; or

(ii)

a request for a plan change or for a variation to a proposed plan under subpart 3 of Part 2 of HASHA; or

(b)

a hearing arising from a resource consent application made under section 88 of the RMA; or

(c)

a meeting for determining a resource consent application without a formal hearing; or

(d)

a hearing arising from a notice of requirement (including one initiated by the local authority); or

(e)

a pre-hearing meeting held under section 99 of the RMA in relation to a hearing referred to in paragraph (b) or (d); or

(f)

a hearing as part of the process of the preparation, change, variation, or review of a district or regional plan or regional policy statement; or

(g)

a mediation hearing in the Environment Court as part of an appeal from a decision of a local authority; or

(h)

a hearing on an objection against a charge fixed by a local authority under section 36 of the RMA.

6 Meaning of hearing time

In this determination, hearing time means the time spent on any of the following:

(a)

conducting a hearing:

(b)

formal deliberations to decide the outcome of a hearing:

(c)

participating in an official group site inspection related to a hearing:

(d)

determining a resource consent application where a formal hearing does not take place:

(e)

up to a maximum of the aggregate of the time referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), preparing for a hearing and participating in any inspection of a site for the purposes of a hearing (other than an official group site inspection under paragraph (c)):

(f)

writing a decision arising from a hearing or communicating for the purpose of the written decision.

Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees

7 Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable

Remuneration

(1)

For the period beginning on 1 July 2019 and ending on the close of the day on which the official result of the 2019 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 1 (adjusted under clause 9 if applicable).

(2)

On and from the day after the date on which the official result of the 2019 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 2 (adjusted in accordance with clause 9 if applicable).

(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.

Allowances and hearing fees

(4)

A member of a local authority or a board is also entitled to—

(a)

the applicable allowances payable under clauses 10 to 14:

(b)

the applicable hearing fees payable under clause 15.

8 Acting mayor or chairperson

(1)

This clause applies to a member who acts as a mayor or chairperson during a period when, because of a vacancy or temporary absence, the remuneration or allowances that would usually be paid to the mayor or chairperson are not being paid.

(2)

While acting as mayor or chairperson, the member must be paid the remuneration and allowances usually payable to the mayor or chairperson, instead of the member’s usual remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees.

9 Motor vehicles for mayors and regional chairpersons

(1)

A local authority may provide to the mayor or regional chairperson of the local authority either—

(a)

a motor vehicle (which may be provided for restricted private use, partial private use, or full private use); or

(b)

a vehicle mileage allowance under clause 11.

(2)

The maximum purchase price that may be paid for a motor vehicle purchased by a local authority for provision to a mayor or regional chairperson during the determination term is,—

(a)

in the case of a petrol or diesel vehicle, $55,000 (including goods and services tax and any on-road costs); and

(b)

in the case of an electric or a hybrid vehicle, $65,000 (including goods and services tax and any on-road costs).

(3)

If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional chairperson for restricted private use, no deduction may be made from the annual remuneration payable to the mayor or regional chairperson under Schedule 1 or 2 in respect of the provision of that motor vehicle.

(4)

If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional chairperson for partial private use or full private use,—

(a)

the annual remuneration payable to the mayor or regional chairperson under Schedule 1 or 2 must be adjusted by the local authority in accordance with subclause (5) or (6) (as applicable); and

(b)

the adjustment must take effect on and from—

(i)

the date of commencement of this determination (in the case of a motor vehicle provided to the person before that date); or

(ii)

the date of provision of the motor vehicle to the person (in the case of a motor vehicle provided during the determination term).

(5)

If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional chairperson for partial private use, the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula must be deducted from the remuneration payable to that person:

v × 41% × 10%

where v means the actual purchase price of the vehicle, including goods and services tax and any on-road costs.

(6)

If a motor vehicle is provided to a mayor or regional chairperson for full private use, the amount calculated in accordance with the following formula must be deducted from the remuneration payable to that person:

v × 41% × 20%

where v means the actual purchase price of the vehicle, including goods and services tax and any on-road costs.

(7)

In this clause,—

full private use means—

(a)

the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional chairperson; and

(b)

the vehicle is available for the mayor or regional chairperson’s unrestricted personal use; and

(c)

the vehicle is used by the mayor or regional 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 chairperson

partial private use means—

(a)

the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional chairperson; and

(b)

the vehicle is used by the mayor or regional 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 chairperson; and

(d)

all travel in the vehicle is recorded in a log-book; and

(e)

the use of the vehicle for private purposes accounts for no more than 10% of the vehicle’s annual mileage

restricted private use means—

(a)

the vehicle is usually driven home and securely parked by the mayor or regional 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 log-book.

(8)

To avoid doubt, subclause (2) does not apply to a motor vehicle provided to a mayor or regional chairperson before 1 July 2018.

Allowances

10 Definition of member

For the purposes of payment of allowances under clauses 11 to 14, member, in relation to a territorial authority, includes a member of a board of the territorial authority.

11 Vehicle mileage allowance

(1)

A local authority may pay to a member a vehicle mileage allowance to reimburse that member for costs incurred in respect of eligible travel.

(2)

A member’s travel is eligible for the allowance if—

(a)

it occurs on a day when the member is not provided with a motor vehicle by the local authority; and

(b)

the member is travelling—

(i)

in a private vehicle; and

(ii)

on local authority business; and

(iii)

by the most direct route that is reasonable in the circumstances.

(3)

The allowance payable to a member for eligible travel is,—

(a)

for a petrol or diesel vehicle,—

(i)

79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and

(ii)

30 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:

(b)

for a petrol hybrid vehicle,—

(i)

79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and

(ii)

19 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term:

(c)

for an electric vehicle,—

(i)

79 cents per kilometre for the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term; and

(ii)

9 cents per kilometre after the first 14,000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term.

12 Travel time allowance

(1)

A local authority may pay a member (other than a mayor or a regional chairperson) an allowance for eligible travel time.

(2)

A member’s travel time is eligible for the allowance if it is time spent travelling within New Zealand—

(a)

on local authority business; and

(b)

by the quickest form of transport that is reasonable in the circumstances; and

(c)

by the most direct route that is reasonable in the circumstances.

(3)

The travel time allowance is $37.50 for each hour of eligible travel time after the first hour of eligible travel time travelled in a day.

(4)

However, if a member of a local authority resides outside the local authority area and travels to the local authority area on local authority business, the member is only eligible for a travel time allowance in respect of eligible travel time—

(a)

after the member crosses the boundary of the local authority area; and

(b)

after the first hour of eligible travel within the local authority area.

(5)

The maximum total amount of travel time allowance that a member may be paid for eligible travel in a 24-hour period is 8 hours.

(6)

Despite subclause (1), the Chatham Islands Council may pay the Mayor of the Chatham Islands Council an allowance for eligible travel time.

13 Communications allowance

Equipment

(1)

If a local authority determines that particular information or communications technology equipment is required by members to perform their functions and requests that members use their own equipment for those purposes, the local authority may pay an allowance in accordance with subclause (2).

(2)

The matters in respect of which an allowance is payable and the amounts that may be paid for the determination term are as follows:

(a)

for the use of a personal computer, tablet, or laptop, including any related docking station, $200:

(b)

for the use of a multi-functional or other printer, $40:

(c)

for the use of a mobile telephone, $150.

Services

(3)

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 $400 for the determination term.

(4)

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 $400 for the determination term; or

(b)

reimbursement of actual costs of telephone calls made on local authority business upon production of the relevant telephone records and receipts.

(5)

If a local authority supplies a mobile telephone and related mobile telephone service 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.

Pro-rating

(6)

If the member is not a member for the whole of the determination term, subclauses (2) 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 (2) to (5).

(7)

The Remuneration Authority may approve rules proposed by a local authority to meet the costs of installing and running special equipment or connections where, because of distance or restricted access, normal communications connections are not available.

14 Childcare allowance

(1)

A local authority may pay a childcare allowance, in accordance with subclauses (2) and (3), 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 in respect of 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 aged under 14 years of age; and

(c)

the childcare is provided by a person who—

(i)

is not a family member of the member; and

(ii)

does not ordinarily reside with the member; and

(d)

the member provides evidence satisfactory to the local authority of the amount paid for childcare.

(3)

A local authority must not pay childcare allowances to a member that total more than $6,000 per annum, per child.

(4)

In this regulation, family member of the member means—

(a)

a spouse, civil union partner, or de facto partner:

(b)

a relative, that is, another person connected with the member within 2 degrees of a relationship, whether by blood relationship or by adoption.

Hearing fees

15 Fees related to hearings

(1)

A member of a local authority or a board who acts as the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $100 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.

(2)

A member of a local authority or a board who is not the chairperson of a hearing is entitled to be paid a fee of up to $80 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.

(3)

For any period of hearing time that is less than 1 hour, the fee must be apportioned accordingly.

(4)

This clause does not apply to—

(a)

a mayor or a member who acts as mayor and is paid the mayor’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2); or

(b)

a chairperson of a regional council or a member who acts as chairperson of a regional council and is paid the chairperson’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2).

Revocation

16 Revocation

The Local Government Members (2018/19) (Local Authorities) Determination 2018 (LI 2018/124) is revoked.

Schedule 1 Remuneration before 2019 election of members

cl 7(1)

Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		144,661
Deputy Chairperson		81,011
Regional Direction and Delivery Committee Chairperson		79,984
Committee Chairperson (5)		67,662
Councillor		57,395

Canterbury Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		173,344
Deputy Chairperson		93,681
Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee		83,645
Chairperson, Regulation Hearing Committee		80,655
Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee Member (9)		75,296
Councillor		66,916

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		127,436
Deputy Chairperson		66,287
Committee Chairperson (5)		66,287
Councillor		53,030

Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		137,703
Catchment Operations Committee Chairperson		69,253
Deputy Chairperson		62,088
Environment Committee Chairperson		62,088
Audit, Risk and Investment Committee Chairperson		57,313
Passenger Transport Committee Chairperson		57,313
Regional Transport Committee Chairperson		57,313
Catchment Operations Committee Deputy Chairperson		50,150
Environment Committee Deputy Chairperson		50,150
Manawatu River Users’ Advisory Group Chairperson		47,761
Councillor		47,761

Northland Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		122,056
Deputy Chairperson		79,153
Committee Chairperson/Portfolio Leader (7)		69,459
Councillor		56,537

Otago Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		136,889
Deputy Chairperson		71,724
Regional Transport Committee Chairperson		58,917
Committee Chairperson (4)		58,917
Councillor		51,231

Southland Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		111,625
Deputy Chairperson		47,732
Committee Chairperson (4)		47,732
Councillor		39,777

Taranaki Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		102,550
Deputy Chairperson/Executive Committee Chairperson		58,325
Chairperson Policy and Planning Committee and Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee		54,436
Chairperson Consents and Regulatory Committee		50,548
Committee Chairperson (Land Transport or Civil Defence Emergency Management Committee or Yarrow Stadium Joint Committee) (3)		46,660
Councillor and appointee to Taranaki Biodiversity Trust		44,715
Councillor		38,883

Waikato Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		159,205
Deputy Chairperson		87,035
Committee Chairperson A and B		74,380
Committee Chairperson A (6)		74,380
Councillor		61,726

Wellington Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		170,291
Deputy Chairperson/Committee Chairperson		90,990
Committee Chairperson (3)		80,961
Portfolio Leader (1)		77,569
Chairperson, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee and Portfolio Leader		80,961
Committee Chairperson, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee		77,569
Chairperson, Wairarapa Committee		77,569
Councillor		64,755

West Coast Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		80,613
Deputy Chairperson and Chairperson of Resource Management Committee		42,381
Councillor		37,614

Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards

Ashburton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		112,976
Deputy Mayor		36,910
Standing Committee Chairperson (3)		32,955
Councillor		26,365

Methven Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,396
Member		2,698

Auckland Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		285,041
Deputy Mayor		160,606
Chairperson of committee of the whole (3)		132,579
Councillor (16)		111,901

Albert–Eden Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		91,269
Deputy Chairperson		54,752
Member		45,015

Devonport–Takapuna Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		82,731
Deputy Chairperson		49,658
Member		43,149

Franklin Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		85,645
Deputy Chairperson		51,387
Member		43,713

Great Barrier Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		56,062
Deputy Chairperson		33,637
Member		26,302

Henderson–Massey Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		96,420
Deputy Chairperson		57,862
Member		47,023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		89,378
Deputy Chairperson		53,647
Member		44,560

Howick Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		98,477
Deputy Chairperson		59,100
Member		48,100

Kaipātiki Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		88,539
Deputy Chairperson		53,133
Member		44,231

Māngere–Ōtahuhu Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		92,158
Deputy Chairperson		55,295
Member		46,608

Manurewa Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		93,023
Deputy Chairperson		55,804
Member		46,408

Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		89,221
Deputy Chairperson		53,513
Member		45,229

Ōrakei Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		87,507
Deputy Chairperson		52,494
Member		44,011

Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		92,402
Deputy Chairperson		55,451
Member		46,561

Papakura Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		84,352
Deputy Chairperson		50,621
Member		44,215

Puketāpapa Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		84,628
Deputy Chairperson		50,797
Member		43,875

Rodney Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		82,778
Deputy Chairperson		49,667
Member		42,757

Upper Harbour Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		81,898
Deputy Chairperson		49,139
Member		42,839

Waiheke Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		65,034
Deputy Chairperson		39,011
Member		30,078

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		82,345
Deputy Chairperson		49,427
Member		43,018

Waitematā Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		89,978
Deputy Chairperson		54,007
Member		45,776

Whau Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		88,158
Deputy Chairperson		52,895
Member		44,608

Buller District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		86,060
Deputy Mayor and Hearings Committee Chairperson		35,801
Finance and Audit Committee Chairperson		30,132
Policy and Risk Committee Chairperson		25,657
Grants Committee Chairperson		24,763
Economic Development Committee Chairperson		25,657
Councillor		20,287

Inangahua Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,158
Member		3,579

Carterton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		75,113
Deputy Mayor		25,760
Councillor		19,816

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		94,584
Deputy Mayor and Chairperson Finance and Planning Committee		40,320
Chairperson Community Development Committee		32,760
Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee		32,760
Chairperson Environment and Regulatory Committee		32,760
Councillor		25,200

Central Otago District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		99,990
Deputy Mayor		23,666
Committee Chairperson (4)		23,081
Councillor		21,840

Cromwell Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,245
Member		7,123

Maniototo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Teviot Valley Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Vincent Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,326
Member		7,663

Chatham Islands Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		52,650
Deputy Mayor		22,376
Councillor and Member of Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (7)		16,749
Councillor		14,078

Christchurch City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		194,000
Deputy Mayor		118,220
Councillor		102,400

Banks Peninsula Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,729
Member		9,864

Coastal–Burwood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		46,595
Member		23,297

Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		49,160
Member		24,580

Linwood–Central–Heathcote Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		49,160
Member		24,580

Papanui–Innes Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Spreydon–Cashmere Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Clutha District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		101,130
Deputy Mayor		28,995
Committee Chairperson (2)		27,614
Portfolio Leader A (2)		23,472
Portfolio Leader B (4)		22,092
Shared Committee Chairperson (2)		24,853
Councillor		20,711

Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,828
Member		2,914

West Otago Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Dunedin City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		160,699
Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of Economic Development Committee		81,495
Committee Chairperson (4)		76,794
Sub-Committee Chairperson		68,716
Councillor		62,689

Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,237
Member		9,619

Otago Peninsula Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,244
Member		8,122

Saddle Hill Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,458
Member		8,229

Strath Taieri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,669
Member		7,334

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,030
Member		8,015

West Harbour Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,458
Member		8,229

Far North District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		150,000
Deputy Mayor		87,756
Committee Chairperson (3)		66,979
Councillor		54,074

Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		31,273
Member		15,637

Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		26,806
Member		13,403

Te Hiku Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		27,365
Member		13,682

Gisborne District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,697
Deputy Mayor		51,369
Standing Committee Chairperson (5)		47,419
Special Committee Chairperson (2)		43,468
Rural Councillor (4)		40,413
Councillor		39,515

Gore District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		87,952
Deputy Mayor		26,980
Portfolio Leader (3)		23,968
Councillor		19,449

Mataura Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,122
Member		2,061

Grey District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		92,246
Deputy Mayor		32,743
Councillor		23,388

Hamilton City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		166,786
Deputy Mayor		102,020
Chairperson Committee of the Whole (4)		94,172
Deputy Chairperson Committee of the Whole (4)		86,324
Councillor		78,476

Hastings District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		144,161
Deputy Mayor		67,173
Chairperson and Portfolio Leader A (4)		53,741
Portfolio Leader A (not a Chairperson) (3)		50,469
Portfolio Leader B (6)		49,377
Councillor		45,613

Hastings District Rural Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,036
Member		7,518

Hauraki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		104,741
Deputy Mayor		42,778
Ward Chairperson (3)		30,769
Councillor		22,515

Horowhenua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		115,996
Deputy Mayor		41,693
Chairperson, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee		36,160
Chairperson, Hearings Committee		36,160
Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee		32,898
Chairperson, Community Funding & Recognition Committee		32,898
Councillor		29,638

Foxton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,518
Member		6,259

Hurunui District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		92,683
Deputy Mayor		35,727
Finance Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson		29,220
Infrastructure Services Committee Chairperson		29,220
Public Services Committee Chairperson		29,220
Councillor with additional duties relating to earthquake recovery (5)		22,173

Hanmer Springs Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,025
Member		4,013

Hutt City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		151,966
Deputy Mayor		83,837
Committee Chairperson (3)		64,275
Hutt Valley Services Committee Chairperson		60,083
Arts and Culture Sub-Committee Chairperson		60,083
Councillor		55,892

Eastbourne Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,531
Member		6,766

Petone Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,109
Member		8,054

Wainuiomata Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,969
Member		8,484

Invercargill City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		131,042
Deputy Mayor		55,420
Committee Chairperson (4)		48,141
Councillor		35,953

Bluff Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,591
Member		4,296

Kaikōura District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		70,243
Councillor		20,025

Kaipara District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		106,905
Deputy Mayor		63,252
Taharoa Domain Governance Committee Chairperson		37,951
Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee Chairperson		37,951
Regional Land Transport Portfolio Holder		37,951
Representative Sport Northland		35,160
Councillor		31,627

Kāpiti Coast District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		128,099
Deputy Mayor		48,602
Committee Chairperson (3)		46,733
Appeals Committee Chairperson		41,124
Chairperson, Grants Allocation Committee		41,124
Councillor		37,386

Ōtaki Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,250
Member		7,625

Paekākāriki Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,947
Member		3,973

Paraparaumu–Raumati Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,976
Member		9,988

Waikanae Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,325
Member		8,163

Kawerau District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		77,938
Deputy Mayor		26,055
Regulatory and Services Committee Chairperson		23,265
Councillor		18,611

Mackenzie District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		71,447
Councillor with additional responsibilities (3)		24,574
Councillor		19,659

Fairlie Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Tekapo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Twizel Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,989
Member		2,494

Manawatu District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		111,449
Deputy Mayor		41,744
Committee Chairperson (3)		37,272
Councillor		29,817

Marlborough District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		139,957
Deputy Mayor		48,263
Committee Chairperson (4)		48,263
Councillor		38,610

Masterton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		109,160
Deputy Mayor		41,370
Chairperson Strategic Planning and Policy Committee and Hearings Committee		41,370
Chairperson Infrastructure Committee		39,892
Councillor		29,550

Matamata–Piako District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		114,281
Deputy Mayor		32,764
Chairperson, Corporate and Operations Committee		32,764
Councillor		28,491

Napier City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		136,176
Deputy Mayor		54,698
Committee Chairperson (4)		52,156
Deputy Committee Chairperson (4)		48,570
Councillor		45,413

Nelson City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		140,079
Deputy Mayor		62,662
Committee Chairperson (5)		50,548
Deputy Committee Chairperson (3)		43,863
Councillor		41,774

New Plymouth District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,571
Deputy Mayor		64,051
Committee Chairperson (3)		57,187
Councillor		45,751

Clifton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,457
Member		6,229

Inglewood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,821
Member		7,410

Kaitake Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,317
Member		6,659

Waitara Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,821
Member		7,410

Ōpōtiki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		82,856
Deputy Mayor		42,567
Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee		40,382
Coast Community Board Chair		29,644
Councillor		22,519

Coast Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,978
Member		4,989

Otorohanga District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		81,259
Deputy Mayor		32,348
Councillor		19,606

Kawhia Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Otorohanga Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,315
Member		7,157

Palmerston North City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,228
Deputy Mayor and Chairperson Hearings Committee and Chairperson CEO Performance Panel		72,535
Chairperson Finance and Performance Committee and Deputy Chairperson Hearings Committee		55,309
Chairperson Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee and Deputy Chairperson Community Development Committee		51,228
Chairperson Economic Development Committee		53,948
Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee		49,868
Chairperson Sport and Recreation Committee and Deputy Chairperson Economic Development Committee		53,268
Deputy Chairperson Finance and Performance Committee and Deputy Chairperson Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee		50,095
Chairperson Planning and Strategy Committee and Deputy Chairperson Sport and Recreation Committee and CEO Performance Panel		56,669
Deputy Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee		46,695
Chairperson Community Development Committee and Deputy Chairperson Planning and Strategy Committee		53,268
Councillor		45,334

Porirua City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		133,595
Deputy Mayor		52,850
Standing Committee Chairperson (2)		52,850
Councillor		40,654

Queenstown–Lakes District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		121,386
Deputy Mayor		42,327
Committee Chairperson (4)		39,765
Councillor and Wanaka Community Board Chairperson		39,765
Councillor		34,135

Wanaka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		23,959
Member		11,979

Rangitikei District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		96,632
Deputy Mayor		39,257
Committee Chairperson (2)		29,869
Deputy Committee Chairperson (3)		23,895
Councillor		21,335

Ratana Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,253
Member		2,126

Taihape Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,676
Member		4,338

Rotorua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		142,694
Deputy Mayor		76,031
Committee Chairperson (2)		64,029
Deputy Committee Chairperson (2)		64,029
Cultural Ambassador		58,027
Councillor		52,027

Rotorua Lakes Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,797
Member		8,399

Rotorua Rural Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,773
Member		9,387

Ruapehu District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		96,651
Deputy Mayor		30,990
Committee Chairperson (1)		24,791
Councillor		20,671

National Park Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,857
Member		2,928

Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,676
Member		4,338

Selwyn District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		127,364
Deputy Mayor		44,967
Councillor with additional responsibilities		39,444
Councillor		36,435

Malvern Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,720
Member		8,860

South Taranaki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		115,191
Deputy Mayor		36,532
Chairperson, Environment and Hearings Committee		33,433
Member Environment and Hearings Committee (4)		30,532
Member Audit and Risk Committee (1)		29,421
Community Board Councillor (1)		27,430
Councillor		26,747

Egmont Plains Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,303
Member		6,152

Eltham Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,872
Member		5,936

Hawera–Tangahoe Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,030
Member		7,015

Patea Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

South Waikato District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		106,901
Deputy Mayor		39,412
Committee Chairperson A (2)		35,189
Committee Chairperson B		33,826
Councillor with additional duties (6)		29,530
Councillor		26,620

Tirau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,691
Member		3,346

South Wairarapa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		82,139
Deputy Mayor		33,110
Councillor/Committee member (1)		23,048
Councillor		19,554

Featherston Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Greytown Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Martinborough Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Southland District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		117,161
Deputy Mayor		38,130
Committee Chairperson (4)		33,229
Councillor		27,236

Edendale–Wyndham Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,749
Member		2,375

Otautau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,554
Member		3,778

Riverton/Aparima Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,691
Member		3,346

Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Te Anau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,792
Member		5,396

Tuatapere Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,533
Member		2,266

Wallacetown Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Winton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,281
Member		4,640

Stratford District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		79,999
Deputy Mayor		27,447
Chairperson Major Committee (2)		22,508
Representative on External Committee (2)		22,508
Chairperson Minor Committee (1)		20,476
Councillor		19,606

Tararua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		101,591
Deputy Mayor		39,374
Member Forestry Committee (2)		30,995
Member Audit and Risk Committee (2)		30,995
Councillor		28,124

Dannevirke Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,656
Member		5,828

Eketahuna Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,554
Member		3,777

Tasman District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,904
Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairperson		51,201
Standing Committee Chairperson (3)		47,262
Committee Chairperson (2)		43,325
Councillor		39,386

Golden Bay Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,103
Member		6,551

Motueka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,606
Member		7,303

Taupō District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		124,269
Deputy Mayor		43,892
Chairperson, Fences, Roading, Reserves and Dogs Committee		42,063
Chairperson, Emergency Management Committee		42,063
Chairperson, Mangakino-Pouakani Representative Group		40,234
Councillor		36,576

Turangi–Tongariro Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,836
Member		8,418

Tauranga City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		159,431
Deputy Mayor		98,590
Committee Chairperson (4)		83,801
Committee Deputy Chairperson (3)		82,980
Councillor		82,158

Thames–Coromandel District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		120,040
Deputy Mayor		55,618
Committee Chairperson (3)		50,428
Councillor with external appointment (3)		42,271
Councillor		37,080

Coromandel–Colville Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,714
Member		7,857

Mercury Bay Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,801
Member		9,400

Tairua–Pauanui Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,714
Member		7,857

Thames Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,924
Member		9,962

Whangamata Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,117
Member		8,558

Timaru District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		124,688
Deputy Mayor		52,377
Committee Chairperson (4)		46,767
Deputy Committee Chairperson (4)		39,285
Councillor		37,414

Geraldine Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

Pleasant Point Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,633
Member		4,317

Temuka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,224
Member		5,612

Upper Hutt City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		119,587
Deputy Mayor		46,985
Chairperson, Policy Committee		41,951
Chairperson, City Services Committee		40,274
Chairperson, Audit and Finance Committee		40,274
Chairperson, Hutt Valley Services Committee		36,917
Councillor		33,561

Waikato District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		138,695
Deputy Mayor		61,909
Committee Chairperson (2)		55,276
Discretionary and Funding Committee Chairperson		53,066
Councillor		44,221

Huntly Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,524
Member		5,262

Ngaruawahia Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,524
Member		5,262

Onewhero–Tuakau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,955
Member		5,477

Raglan Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,807
Member		4,403

Taupiri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Waimakariri District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		127,879
Deputy Mayor		47,945
Portfolio Holder (9)		42,935
Councillor		39,024

Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,480
Member		8,740

Oxford–Ohoka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,468
Member		8,234

Rangiora–Ashley Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		22,547
Member		11,274

Woodend–Sefton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,441
Member		7,221

Waimate District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		76,456
Deputy Mayor		28,036
Councillor		20,025

Waipa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		126,804
Deputy Mayor		54,770
Committee Chairperson (4)		41,493
Councillor		33,194

Cambridge Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,778
Member		9,389

Te Awamutu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,132
Member		9,006

Wairoa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		87,054
Deputy Mayor		35,310
Committee Chairperson (3)		27,623
Councillor		25,222

Waitaki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		106,060
Deputy Mayor		36,444
Core Committee Chairperson (3)		32,020
Other Committee Chairperson (5)		28,881
Councillor with other responsibilities		27,834
Councillor		25,395

Ahuriri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,639
Member		5,820

Waihemo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,087
Member		6,044

Waitomo District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		86,486
Deputy Mayor		33,722
Councillor		24,980

Wellington City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		177,632
Deputy Mayor		121,388
Chairperson City Strategy Committee		107,573
Portfolio Leader (12)		99,914
Councillor		91,446

Makara–Ohariu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,429
Member		4,716

Tawa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,810
Member		9,405

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		127,637
Deputy Mayor		48,807
Committee Chairperson (4)		43,579
Councillor		34,694

Katikati Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

Maketu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,827
Member		2,914

Omokoroa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,987
Member		3,993

Te Puke Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

Waihi Beach Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,065
Member		4,532

Westland District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		81,913
Deputy Mayor, Committee Chairperson and Portfolio Holder (2)		30,972
Portfolio Holder (6)		22,527
Councillor		19,711

Whakatāne District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		121,899
Deputy Mayor		60,353
Committee Chairperson (2)		50,296
Councillor		33,529

Murupara Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,987
Member		3,993

Rangitāiki Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,360
Member		5,180

Tāneatua Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,987
Member		3,993

Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,321
Member		8,660

Whanganui District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		128,913
Deputy Mayor		44,933
Chairperson, Strategy and Finance Committee		41,034
Chairperson, Property and Community Services Committee		41,034
Chairperson, Infrastructure and Special Projects Committee		41,034
Deputy Chairperson, Strategy and Finance Committee		36,271
Deputy Chairperson, Property and Community Services Committee		36,271
Deputy Chairperson, Infrastructure and Special Projects Committee		36,271
Councillor		34,642

Whanganui Rural Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,224
Member		5,612

Whangarei District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		148,351
Deputy Mayor		64,303
Committee Chairperson of Standing Committee (4)		64,303
Councillor		51,443

Schedule 2 Remuneration from 2019 election of members

cl 7(2)

Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		146,500
Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council		80,004
Committee Chairperson (6)		70,000
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6)		61,525
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		54,525

Canterbury Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		180,000
Deputy Chairperson		104,873
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (12)		71,599
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		63,570

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		136,000
Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council and Chairperson Environment and Integrated Catchments Committee		74,297
Chairperson Corporate and Strategic Committee		74,297
Chairperson Regional Transport Committee and Hearings Committee		74,297
Chairperson Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-committee		74,297
Chairperson, Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy Joint Committee		74,297
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3)		62,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		50,378

Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		143,000
Deputy Chairperson		67,656
Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Chair and Catchment Operations Committee Deputy Chair		67,656
Audit, Risk, and Investment Committee Deputy Chair		50,116
Catchment Operations Committee Chair		72,668
Environment Committee Chair		65,150
Environment Committee Deputy Chair		50,116
Passenger Transport Committee Chair		65,150
Passenger Transport Committee Deputy Chair		50,116
Manawatu River Users’ Advisory Group Chair		50,116
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2)		50,116
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		45,373

Northland Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		126,500
Deputy Chairperson		79,181
Councillor (with additional responsibilities) (7)		71,681
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		53,710

Otago Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		147,000
Deputy Chairperson		83,598
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (10)		62,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		48,670

Southland Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		122,500
Deputy Chairperson and Regional Transport Committee Chair		63,784
Chair, Strategy and Policy Committee		54,672
Chair, Organisational Performance and Audit Committee		54,672
Chair, Regulatory Committee		54,672
Chair, Regional Services Committee		54,672
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		45,560
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		37,788

Taranaki Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		102,550
Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council		55,214
Chairperson Executive, Audit and Risk Committee		55,214
Chairperson Consents and Regulatory Committee		55,214
Chairperson Policy and Planning Committee		55,214
Chairperson Regional Transport Committee		45,104
Chairperson Civil Defence Group Committee		45,104
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4)		38,883
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		36,939

Waikato Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		161,000
Deputy Chairperson		86,228
Committee Chair (8)		73,860
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4)		64,160
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		58,640

Wellington Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		174,000
Deputy Council Chairperson (with committee chairperson responsibilities)		91,799
Chair, Environment Committee		81,570
Chair, Transport and Infrastructure Committee		81,570
Chair, Climate Committee		81,570
Chair, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee		81,570
Chair, Te Upoko Taiao - Natural Resources Plan Committee		81,570
Chair, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee and Portfolio Leader		81,570
Portfolio Leader, Sustainable Development		78,515
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4)		65,430
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		61,517

West Coast Regional Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		83,500
Deputy Chairperson of Regional Council and Chairperson Resource Management Committee		62,627
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5)		51,022
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		35,733

Schedule 2 Part 1 Bay of Plenty Regional Council: amended (with effect on 27 November 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Bay of Plenty Regional Council: amended (with effect on 22 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Bay of Plenty Regional Council: amended (with effect on 19 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Canterbury Regional Council: amended (with effect on 25 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Canterbury Regional Council: amended (with effect on 22 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council: amended (with effect on 5 February 2020), on 14 May 2020, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/87).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council: amended (with effect on 5 February 2020), on 14 May 2020, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/87).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council: amended (with effect on 5 February 2020), on 14 May 2020, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/87).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council: amended (with effect on 7 November 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(4) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council: amended (with effect on 18 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(5) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council: amended (with effect on 6 November 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council: amended (with effect on 20 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(4) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Northland Regional Council: amended (with effect on 20 November 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(5) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Northland Regional Council: amended (with effect on 22 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(6) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 24 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(7) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Otago Regional Council: amended (with effect on 19 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(8) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Southland Regional Council: amended (with effect on 30 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(9) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Southland Regional Council: amended (with effect on 22 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(10) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Taranaki Regional Council: amended (with effect on 6 November 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(6) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Taranaki Regional Council: amended (with effect on 18 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(7) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Waikato Regional Council: amended (with effect on 16 November 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(12) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Waikato Regional Council: amended (with effect on 24 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(11) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Waikato Regional Council: amended (with effect on 19 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(13) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Wellington Regional Council: amended (with effect on 21 November 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(14) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 Wellington Regional Council: amended (with effect on 22 October 2019), on 19 December 2019, by clause 4(15) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2019 (LI 2019/318).

Schedule 2 Part 1 West Coast Regional Council: amended (with effect on 26 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(8) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Schedule 2 Part 1 West Coast Regional Council: amended (with effect on 18 October 2019), on 5 March 2020, by clause 4(9) of the Local Government Members (2019/20) Amendment Determination 2020 (LI 2020/28).

Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards

Ashburton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		121,500
Deputy Mayor		57,502
Standing Committee (5)		43,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (3)		35,118
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		25,047

Methven Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,396
Member		2,698

Auckland Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		296,000
Deputy Mayor		165,582
Chair of Committee of the Whole (4)		138,912
Chair of Regulatory Committee		138,912
Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole (4)		125,483
Chair of other Committee (2)		123,245
Council-controlled Organisation Liaison Councillor (2)		123,245
Deputy Chair of other Committee (5)		117,650
Portfolio Lead		113,174
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		106,306

Albert–Eden Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		91,700
Deputy Chairperson		55,000
Member		45,900

Devonport–Takapuna Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		85,100
Deputy Chairperson		51,100
Member		43,149

Franklin Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		90,000
Deputy Chairperson		54,000
Member		45,000

Great Barrier Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		57,000
Deputy Chairperson		34,200
Member		28,500

Henderson–Massey Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		98,800
Deputy Chairperson		59,300
Member		49,400

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		90,600
Deputy Chairperson		54,400
Member		45,300

Howick Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		98,477
Deputy Chairperson		59,100
Member		49,200

Kaipātiki Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		89,800
Deputy Chairperson		53,900
Member		44,900

Māngere–Ōtahuhu Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		99,000
Deputy Chairperson		59,400
Member		49,500

Manurewa Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		98,200
Deputy Chairperson		58,900
Member		49,100

Maungakiekie–Tāmaki Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		93,900
Deputy Chairperson		56,300
Member		47,000

Ōrakei Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		88,200
Deputy Chairperson		52,900
Member		44,100

Ōtara–Papatoetoe Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		98,300
Deputy Chairperson		59,000
Member		49,200

Papakura Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		91,800
Deputy Chairperson		55,100
Member		45,900

Puketāpapa Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		89,100
Deputy Chairperson		53,500
Member		44,600

Rodney Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		87,000
Deputy Chairperson		52,200
Member		43,500

Upper Harbour Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		85,500
Deputy Chairperson		51,300
Member		42,839

Waiheke Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		68,700
Deputy Chairperson		41,200
Member		34,400

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		86,600
Deputy Chairperson		52,000
Member		43,300

Waitematā Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		96,600
Deputy Chairperson		58,000
Member		48,300

Whau Local Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		91,000
Deputy Chairperson		54,600
Member		45,500

Buller District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		94,500
Deputy Mayor and Finance Risk and Audit Committee Chair		41,740
Regulatory and Hearings Committee Chair		28,740
Community, Environment and Services Committee Chair		28,740
Community Grants Portfolio Holder		24,740
Youth Development Portfolio Holder		24,740
Punakaiki Area Portfolio Holder		24,740
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4)		22,739
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		19,273

Inangahua Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,158
Member		3,579

Carterton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		83,500
Deputy Mayor		45,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		25,047
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,825

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		105,000
Deputy Mayor, Chair of Strategy and Wellbeing Committee, Lead Urban Councillor		53,408
Chair of Finance and Infrastructure Committee and Member of Risk and Assurance Committee		40,408
Lead Rural Councillor and Member of Risk and Assurance Committee		33,408
Member of Risk and Assurance Committee (2)		30,408
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (3)		26,408
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		23,940

Central Otago District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		107,000
Deputy Mayor, Portfolio Lead and Member Cromwell Community Board		31,902
Portfolio Lead and Member Cromwell Community Board		27,648
Councillor and Chairperson Vincent Community Board		27,648
Portfolio Lead and Member Teviot Valley Community Board		26,053
Portfolio Lead and Member Maniototo Community Board		26,053
Councillor and Member Cromwell Community Board		24,458
Councillor and Member Vincent Community Board (2)		24,458
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3)		21,268
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		20,748

Cromwell Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,245
Member		7,123

Maniototo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Teviot Valley Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Vincent Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,326
Member		7,663

Chatham Islands Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		53,500
Deputy Mayor		23,588
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7)		17,700
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		13,374

Christchurch City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		195,000
Deputy Mayor		131,250
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (15)		114,130
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		97,280

Banks Peninsula Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,729
Member		9,864

Coastal–Burwood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		46,595
Member		23,297

Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		49,160
Member		24,580

Linwood–Central–Heathcote Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		49,160
Member		24,580

Papanui–Innes Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Spreydon–Cashmere Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		47,236
Member		23,618

Clutha District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		110,000
Deputy Mayor		30,845
Chairperson Standing Committee (3)		29,377
Member Executive Committee (4)		24,971
Member Creative Communities		23,503
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5)		22,033
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		19,675

Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,828
Member		2,914

West Otago Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,907
Member		3,454

Dunedin City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		166,500
Deputy Mayor		90,790
Chairs (6)		85,786
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		71,488
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		59,555

Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,237
Member		9,619

Otago Peninsula Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,244
Member		8,122

Saddle Hill Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,458
Member		8,229

Strath Taieri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,669
Member		7,334

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,030
Member		8,015

West Harbour Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,458
Member		8,229

Far North District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		155,000
Deputy Mayor		105,000
Committee Chairperson (4)		85,000
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4)		65,550
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		51,370

Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		31,273
Member		15,637

Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		26,806
Member		13,403

Te Hiku Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		27,365
Member		13,682

Gisborne District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		155,000
Deputy Mayor		66,014
Chairperson Operations Committee		57,212
Chairperson Regional Transport Committee and Rural Councillor		52,811
Chairperson Wastewater Management Committee		52,811
Rural Councillor (3)		46,210
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6)		44,009
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		37,540

Gore District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		98,500
Deputy Mayor		35,429
Audit and Risk Committee Chair		30,000
Capital Works Committee Chair		30,000
Community and Strategy Committee Chair		30,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		23,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,477

Mataura Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,122
Member		2,061

Grey District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		102,000
Deputy Mayor also Portfolio Councillor for Three Waters		40,800
Councillor—Portfolio Transport		35,701
Councillor—Portfolio Spatial Development, Finance and Risk		35,701
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5)		27,326
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		22,219

Hamilton City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		174,500
Deputy Mayor		112,497
Chair of Committee (7)		101,700
Deputy Chair of Committee (4)		92,500
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		74,552

Hastings District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		153,500
Deputy Mayor		78,624
Chairperson Committee of the Whole (2)		65,146
Chairperson Subcommittee (4)		56,160
Deputy Committee Chairperson (5)		51,667
Ambassador for Hastings		51,667
Champion Flaxmere Development		47,174
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		43,332

Hastings District Rural Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,036
Member		7,518

Hauraki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		118,000
Deputy Mayor		41,074
Ward Committee Chairperson (3)		30,265
Emergency Management Committee Chairperson		28,103
Portfolio Leader (4)		25,941
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4)		21,618
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		21,389

Horowhenua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		129,000
Deputy Mayor		68,998
Deputy Chair Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee		42,165
Chairperson, Community Funding and Recognition Committee		45,998
Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee		45,998
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		38,332
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		28,156

Foxton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,518
Member		6,259

Hurunui District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		102,500
Deputy Mayor		32,865
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee		28,170
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (8)		23,475
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		20,231

Hanmer Springs Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,025
Member		4,013

Hutt City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		158,000
Deputy Mayor and Chairperson Standing Committee		100,519
Chairperson Standing Committee (2)		80,519
Chairperson Traffic Subcommittee		67,519
Chairperson Hutt Valley Services Committee		67,519
Member Wellington Water Committee		67,519
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6)		60,519
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		53,097

Eastbourne Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,531
Member		6,766

Petone Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,109
Member		8,054

Wainuiomata Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,969
Member		8,484

Invercargill City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		140,000
Deputy Mayor		55,421
Finance and Policy Standing Committee Chairperson		48,141
Community Services Standing Committee Chairperson		48,141
Regulatory Services Standing Committee Chairperson		48,141
Infrastructure Services Standing Committee Chairperson		48,141
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		36,985
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		34,155

Bluff Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,591
Member		4,296

Kaikōura District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		83,500
Deputy Mayor		39,657
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (6)		26,440
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		19,024

Kaipara District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		119,000
Deputy Mayor		55,012
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7)		43,487
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		30,046

Kāpiti Coast District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		138,500
Deputy Mayor		60,000
Chair, Strategy and Operations		55,000
Portfolio A Holder (4)		50,610
Portfolio B Holder (4)		45,056
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		35,517

Ōtaki Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,250
Member		7,625

Paekākāriki Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,947
Member		3,973

Paraparaumu–Raumati Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,976
Member		9,988

Waikanae Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,325
Member		8,163

Kawerau District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		92,500
Deputy Mayor		35,660
Chair of Regulatory and Services Committee		31,840
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		25,472
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		17,680

Mackenzie District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		83,500
Deputy Mayor		34,728
Engineering and Services Committee Chair		34,728
Commercial and Economic Development Committee Chair		34,728
Planning and Regulatory Committee Chair		34,728
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2)		18,676
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,676

Fairlie Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Tekapo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Twizel Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,989
Member		2,494

Manawatu District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		121,000
Deputy Mayor		46,403
Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee		39,774
Chairperson Community Development Committee		39,774
Chairperson Hearings Committee		39,774
Chairperson Ngā Manu Tāiko		39,774
Health and Safety Governance Representative		39,774
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (4)		33,145
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		28,326

Marlborough District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		141,000
Deputy Mayor		57,467
Chairperson Standing Committee		51,000
Chairperson Statutory/Joint Committee (2)		46,000
Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee		43,000
Deputy Chairperson Standing Committee and Chairperson Sub-Committee (2)		45,000
Chairperson Sub-Committee (3)		42,000
Chairperson of 2 or more Sub-Committees		44,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2)		40,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		36,680

Masterton District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		122,000
Deputy Mayor		44,587
Chair—Infrastructure and Services Committee		44,587
Chair—Awards and Grants Committee		39,442
Chair—Hearings Committee		37,727
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		34,298
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		28,073

Matamata–Piako District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		123,000
Deputy Mayor		39,392
Chair of Corporate and Operations Committee		39,392
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9)		34,254
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		27,066

Napier City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,500
Deputy Mayor and Chair of Standing Committee		80,000
Chair of Standing Committee (3)		61,000
Deputy Chair of Standing Committee (4)		57,250
Portfolio Holder (4)		53,274
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		43,142

Nelson City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		144,500
Deputy Mayor		62,662
Chair of Infrastructure and Regional Transport Committees, Deputy Chair Environment Committee (Nelson Plan Lead)		62,662
Committee Chair (4)		52,144
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		44,900
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		39,686

New Plymouth District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		152,000
Deputy Mayor		80,368
Chairperson Strategy and Operations Committee		65,299
Chairperson Finance, Audit and Risk Committee		60,276
Chairperson Te Huinga Taumatua		60,276
Chairperson Strategy Projects Committee		60,276
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (9)		50,230
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		43,463

Clifton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,457
Member		6,229

Inglewood Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,821
Member		7,410

Kaitake Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,317
Member		6,659

Waitara Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,821
Member		7,410

Ōpōtiki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		98,000
Deputy Mayor		52,218
Cultural Ambassador/Coast Community Board Chair		44,750
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4)		28,750
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		21,393

Coast Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,978
Member		4,989

Otorohanga District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		91,500
Deputy Mayor		36,600
Council Representative on Otorohanga Community Board and Chairperson Grants and Awards Committee		31,213
Council Representative on Otorohanga Community Board and Member Grants and Awards Committee		30,168
Council Representative on Kawhia Community Board and Member Risk and Assurance Committee		27,102
Member Risk and Assurance Committee (2)		25,102
Member Grants and Awards Committee		23,010
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,626

Kawhia Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Otorohanga Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,315
Member		7,157

Palmerston North City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		152,500
Deputy Mayor, Chair—Economic Development Committee, Chair—Hearings Committee, and Chair—Chief Executive’s Performance Review Panel		80,524
Chair—Finance and Audit Committee		54,134
Chair—Infrastructure Committee		54,134
Chair—Planning and Strategy Committee		54,134
Chair—Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee		50,810
Chair—Community Development		50,810
Chair—Environmental Sustainability Committee		50,810
Chair—Play, Recreation and Sport Committee		50,810
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		47,486
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		43,067

Porirua City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		145,000
Deputy Mayor		70,500
Chair Te Puna Kōrero		67,744
Chair Chief Executive’s Employment Committee		54,500
Chair Grants, Awards, and Events Committee		51,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (6)		50,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		38,621

Queenstown–Lakes District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		128,000
Deputy Mayor		48,316
Chair of Standing Committee (4)		45,199
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5)		38,965
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		32,428

Wanaka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		23,959
Member		11,979

Rangitikei District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		107,000
Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Chief Executive Review Committee		40,309
Committee Chair (2)		28,812
Committee Deputy Chair (3)		24,812
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5)		22,812
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		20,268

Ratana Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,253
Member		2,126

Taihape Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,676
Member		4,338

Rotorua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		152,000
Deputy Mayor, Lead – Economic Development Working Group, and Lead – Sustainable Environment Working Group		100,000
Chairperson Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee and Lead – Four Wellbeings Working Group		83,042
Chairperson Operations and Monitoring Committee, Lead – Liveable Communities Working Group, and Lead – Housing Working Group		83,042
Deputy Chairperson Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee, Lead – Economic Development (Housing Development) Working Group, and Lead – Sport and Recreation Working Group		70,750
Deputy Chairperson Operations and Monitoring Committee and Lead – Arts and Culture Working Group		70,750
Cultural Ambassador		70,750
Lead – Climate Change Working Group		70,750
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (3)		55,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		49,426

Rotorua Lakes Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,797
Member		8,399

Rotorua Rural Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,773
Member		9,387

Ruapehu District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		109,500
Deputy Mayor		37,792
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (10)		25,712
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		19,637

National Park Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		5,857
Member		2,928

Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,676
Member		4,338

Selwyn District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		136,500
Deputy Mayor		51,342
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (10)		42,789
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		34,613

Malvern Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,720
Member		8,860

South Taranaki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		126,000
Deputy Mayor		48,223
Member Audit and Risk Committee (4)		35,364
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7)		32,149
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		25,410

Eltham-Kaponga Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,400
Member		5,700

Pātea Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

Taranaki Coastal Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,485
Member		6,243

Te Hāwera Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,030
Member		7,015

South Waikato District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		120,500
Deputy Mayor (Chair Community and Assets Committee)		46,787
Committee Chair A Corporate and Regulatory Committee		39,704
Committee Chair B Grants		37,225
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		33,028
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		25,289

Tirau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,691
Member		3,346

South Wairarapa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		92,000
Deputy Mayor		34,754
Chair of Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee		27,521
Chair of Planning and Regulatory Committee		25,575
Chair of Assets and Services Committee		25,354
District Licensing Deputy Chair		23,154
Martinborough Community Board and Waste Minimisation responsibilities		26,032
Greytown Community Board and Water Management responsibilities		27,943
Martinborough Community Board		24,776
Wairarapa Policies and Road Safety Council		27,254
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,576

Featherston Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Greytown Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Martinborough Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		6,507
Member		3,253

Southland District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		124,000
Deputy Mayor		43,494
Committee Chairperson (2)		37,752
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (9)		30,810
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		25,874

Ardlussa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,483
Member		3,742

Fiordland Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,200
Member		4,600

Northern Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,235
Member		3,618

Oraka-Aparima Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,083
Member		4,042

Oreti Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,415
Member		5,208

Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,059
Member		3,530

Waihopai Toetoe Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,805
Member		4,903

Wallace Takitimu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,594
Member		4,297

Stratford District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		89,500
Deputy Mayor		34,953
Chairperson Stratford Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund		25,965
Chairperson Farm and Aerodrome Committee		28,712
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		24,967
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		18,626

Tararua District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		112,500
Deputy Mayor		49,094
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (7)		37,750
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		26,718

Dannevirke Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,656
Member		5,828

Eketahuna Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		7,554
Member		3,777

Tasman District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		154,000
Deputy Mayor		67,395
Chairperson Standing Committee (2)		53,916
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (10)		44,930
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		37,417

Golden Bay Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		13,103
Member		6,551

Motueka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,606
Member		7,303

Taupō District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		134,000
Deputy Mayor		47,597
Chair—Emergency Management Committee		45,613
Chair—Taupo Reserves and Roading Committee		45,613
Chair—Mangakino/Pouakani Representative Group		45,613
Chair—Kinloch Representative Group		43,630
Chair—Taupo East Rural Representative Group		43,630
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5)		39,664
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		34,747

Turangi–Tongariro Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,836
Member		8,418

Tauranga City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		166,500
Deputy Mayor		121,472
Chairperson of Standing Committee (3)		114,078
Deputy Chairperson of Standing Committee (4)		107,740
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (2)		105,628
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		78,050

Thames–Coromandel District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		130,000
Deputy Mayor, Member Audit and Risk Committee, and Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee		65,226
Chairperson Emergency Management Committee, Holder Emergency Management Portfolio, Member Audit and Risk Committee, Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee, and Member Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Group		61,226
Holder Infrastructure Portfolio, Member Audit and Risk Committee, and Member Regional Transport Committee		61,226
Member Audit and Risk Committee, Member Coromandel Catchment Liaison Committee, and Member Emergency Management Committee		55,226
Member Audit and Risk Committee and Member Emergency Management Committee		46,069
Member Audit and Risk Committee and Member Chief Executive Liaison Committee		46,069
Member Audit and Risk Committee (2)		46,069
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		35,226

Coromandel–Colville Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,714
Member		7,857

Mercury Bay Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,801
Member		9,400

Tairua–Pauanui Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		15,714
Member		7,857

Thames Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		19,924
Member		9,962

Whangamata Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,117
Member		8,558

Timaru District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		132,500
Deputy Mayor		63,380
Chairperson Commercial and Strategy Committee		51,496
Chairperson Community Services Committee		51,496
Chairperson Environmental Services Committee		51,496
Chairperson Infrastructure Committee		51,496
Deputy Chairperson Commercial and Strategy Committee		45,555
Deputy Chairperson Community Services Committee		45,555
Deputy Chairperson Environmental Services Committee		45,555
Deputy Chairperson Infrastructure Committee		45,555
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		35,543

Geraldine Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,008
Member		5,504

Pleasant Point Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,633
Member		4,317

Temuka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,224
Member		5,612

Upper Hutt City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		128,000
Deputy Mayor		53,890
Chair, Policy Committee		46,705
Chair, Finance and Performance Committee		46,705
Chair, City Development Committee		46,705
Chair, Risk and Assurance Committee		43,112
Chair, Hutt Valley Services Committee		43,112
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (4)		35,927
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		31,883

Waikato District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		148,500
Deputy Mayor		78,375
Chairperson (Infrastructure Committee)		68,400
Chairperson (Strategy and Finance Committee)		68,400
Chairperson (Policy and Regulatory Committee)		68,400
Chairperson (Discretionary and Funding Committee)		54,625
Chairperson (Proposed District Plan Subcommittee)		58,780
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		47,500
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		42,010

Huntly Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,524
Member		5,262

Ngaruawahia Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,524
Member		5,262

Onewhero–Tuakau Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		10,955
Member		5,477

Raglan Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		8,807
Member		4,403

Taupiri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		4,000
Member		2,000

Waimakariri District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		137,500
Deputy Mayor		58,122
Councillor (with portfolio and committee chairing responsibilities) (9)		47,814
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		37,073

Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		17,480
Member		8,740

Oxford–Ohoka Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		16,468
Member		8,234

Rangiora–Ashley Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		22,547
Member		11,274

Woodend–Sefton Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		14,441
Member		7,221

Waimate District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		86,500
Deputy Mayor		38,882
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (7)		25,921
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		19,024

Waipa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		135,500
Deputy Mayor		43,335
Committee Chair (4)		40,001
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (8)		33,334
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		31,534

Cambridge Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,778
Member		9,389

Te Awamutu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,132
Member		9,066

Wairoa District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		101,000
Deputy Mayor		40,000
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (5)		36,718
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		23,961

Waitaki District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		114,500
Deputy Mayor		42,776
Main Committee Chair (2)		36,000
Other Committee Chair (3)		31,000
Deputy Chair (4)		31,000
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		24,125

Ahuriri Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		11,639
Member		5,820

Waihemo Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		12,087
Member		6,044

Waitomo District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		97,500
Deputy Mayor		48,748
Councillor with no additional responsibilities (5)		32,644
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		23,731

Wellington City Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Mayor		180,500
Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Annual Plan/Long Term Plan Committee		130,225
Chair, Strategy and Policy Committee (Committee of the Whole)		120,227
Councillor (with no additional responsibilities) (12)		111,225
Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)		86,874

Makara–Ohariu Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		9,429
Member		4,716

Tawa Community Board

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
Chairperson		18,810
Member		9,405

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Office		Annual remuneration ($)
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1	Title
2	Commencement
3	Expiry
	Interpretation
4	Interpretation
5	Meaning of hearing
6	Meaning of hearing time
	Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees
7	Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable
8	Acting mayor or chairperson
9	Motor vehicles for mayors and regional chairpersons
	Allowances
10	Definition of member
11	Vehicle mileage allowance
12	Travel time allowance
13	Communications allowance
14	Childcare allowance
	Hearing fees
15	Fees related to hearings
	Revocation
16	Revocation
	Schedule 1 Remuneration before 2019 election of members
	Schedule 2 Remuneration from 2019 election of members
	Explanatory memorandum
	Gazette Information
	Reprint notes

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Contents

Determination

1 Title

2 Commencement

3 Expiry

Interpretation

4 Interpretation

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(b)

(a)

(b)

5 Meaning of hearing

(a)

(i)

(ii)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

6 Meaning of hearing time

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees

7 Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable

Remuneration

Allowances and hearing fees

(a)

(b)

8 Acting mayor or chairperson

9 Motor vehicles for mayors and regional chairpersons

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(i)

(ii)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Allowances

10 Definition of member

11 Vehicle mileage allowance

(a)

(b)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(a)

(i)

(ii)

(b)

(i)

(ii)

(c)

(i)

(ii)

12 Travel time allowance