Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017
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Reprint as at 26 July 2018
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017
(LI 2017/167)
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017: revoked (with effect on 1 July 2018, and after expiring on the close of 30 June 2018), on 26 July 2018, by clause 15 of the Local Government Members (2018/19) (Local Authorities) Determination 2018 (LI 2018/124).
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 clause 6 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, and to the Remuneration Authority Act 1977, 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).
Contents
Determination
1 Title
This determination is the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017.
2 Commencement
This determination is deemed to have come into force on 1 July 2017.
3 Expiry
This determination expires on the close of 30 June 2018.
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 under the Local Electoral Act 2001 (as modified by section 11 of the Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Act 2016) or who, as the result of further election or appointment under the Local Electoral Act 2001 (as modified by section 11 of the Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Act 2016), 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)
(b)
a hearing arising from a resource consent application made under section 88 of the RMA; or
(ba)
a meeting for determining a resource consent application without a formal hearing; or
(c)
a hearing arising from a notice of requirement (including one initiated by the local authority); or
(d)
a pre-hearing meeting held under section 99 of the RMA in relation to a hearing referred to in paragraph (b) or (c); or
(e)
a hearing as part of the process of the preparation, change, variation, or review of a district or regional plan or regional policy statement; or
(f)
[Revoked](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.
Clause 5(ba): inserted (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Clause 5(e): replaced (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Clause 5(f): revoked (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
6 Meaning of hearing time
In this determination, hearing time means the time spent—
(a)
conducting a hearing; and
(b)
in formal deliberations to decide the outcome of a hearing; and
(c)
participating in an official group site inspection related to a hearing; and
(d)
determining a resource consent application where a formal hearing does not take place; and
(e)
up to a maximum of the aggregate of the time referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b),—
(i)
preparing for a hearing; and
(ii)
participating in an inspection of a site for the purposes of a hearing, other than an official group site inspection under paragraph (c); and
(f)
writing a decision arising from a hearing or communicating for the purpose of the written decision.
Clause 6(e)(ii): amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 5(1) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Clause 6(f): inserted (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 5(2) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Entitlement to remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees
7 Remuneration, allowances, and hearing fees payable
(1)
A member of a local authority or a board is entitled to—
(a)
the applicable remuneration set out in the Schedule:
(b)
the applicable allowances payable in accordance with clauses 9 to 12:
(c)
the applicable hearing fees payable in accordance with clause 13.
(2)
Despite subclause (1), a member of a territorial authority who is elected or appointed to a board is not entitled to be remunerated for both positions. The member is entitled only to the remuneration that is payable to the member as a member of the territorial authority.
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.
Allowances
9 Definition of member
For the purposes of payment of allowances under clauses 10 to 12, member, in relation to a territorial authority, includes a member of a board of the territorial authority.
10 Vehicle mileage allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay to a member a vehicle mileage allowance for eligible travel.
(2)
A member’s travel is eligible for the allowance if it occurs—
(a)
on a day when the member is not provided with a vehicle by the local authority; and
(b)
when 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 is,—
(a)
for the first 10 000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term,—
(i)
if the member uses an electric vehicle, $0.81 per kilometre; and
(ii)
in any other case, $0.73 per kilometre; and
(b)
for any distance over 10 000 kilometres of eligible travel in the determination term, $0.37 per kilometre.
11 Travel time allowance
(1)
A local authority may pay a member an allowance of $37.50 for each hour of eligible travel time of the member after the first hour travelled in a day.
(2)
Travel time by a member is eligible for the allowance if it is spent travelling—
(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.
12 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 1 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 of $400 for that use.
(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 of $400 for that use; or
(b)
reimbursement of actual costs of phone calls made on local authority business upon production of the relevant telephone records and receipts.
(5)
If a local authority supplies a mobile phone 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 subclause (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.
Hearing fees
13 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 $80 per hour of hearing time related to the hearing.
(3)
For any period of hearing time that is less than 1 hour, the fee must be apportioned accordingly.
(4)
Subclauses (1) and (2) do not apply to—
(a)
a mayor or a member who acts as mayor and is paid the mayor’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2); or
(b)
a chairperson of a regional council or a member who acts as chairperson of a regional council and is paid the chairperson’s remuneration and allowances under clause 8(2).
If determination is continued
14 Application of certain allowances if determination continues after expiry
(1)
This clause applies if this determination continues in force after its expiry under clause 7A(4) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002.
(2)
Clauses 10 and 12(1) to (6) apply as if this determination—
(a)
came into force on the day after its expiry; and
(b)
were to expire on 30 June 2019.
Revocations
15 Revocations
The following determinations are revoked:
(a)
(b)
Schedule Remuneration
Part 1 Remuneration of members of regional councils
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 138,592 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 80,237 | |
| Regional Direction and Delivery Committee Chairperson | 79,220 | |
| Committee Chairperson (5) | 67,016 | |
| Councillor | 56,846 |
| Chairperson car | |
| Full private use |
Canterbury Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 162,135 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 90,957 | |
| Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee | 81,213 | |
| Chairperson, Regulation Hearing Committee | 78,309 | |
| Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee Member (9) | 73,106 | |
| Councillor | 64,970 |
| Chairperson car | |
| Full private use |
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 115,336 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 62,889 | |
| Committee Chairperson (5) | 62,889 | |
| Councillor | 50,311 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Manawatu–Wanganui Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 124,431 | |
| Catchment Operations Committee Chairperson | 67,235 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 60,280 | |
| Environment Committee Chairperson | 60,280 | |
| Audit, Risk and Investment Committee Chairperson | 55,643 | |
| Passenger Transport Committee Chairperson | 55,643 | |
| Regional Transport Committee Chairperson | 55,643 | |
| Catchment Operations Committee Deputy Chairperson | 48,688 | |
| Environment Committee Deputy Chairperson | 48,688 | |
| Manawatu River Users’ Advisory Group Chairperson | 46,369 | |
| Councillor | 46,369 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Northland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 113,229 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 76,971 | |
| Committee Chairperson/Portfolio Leader (7) | 67,545 | |
| Councillor | 54,979 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Otago Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 121,541 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 67,676 | |
| Regional Transport Committee Chairperson | 55,591 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 55,591 | |
| Councillor | 48,340 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Southland Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 97,048 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 44,158 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 44,158 | |
| Councillor | 36,798 |
| Chairperson car |
| N/A |
Taranaki Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 97,425 | |
| Deputy Chairperson/Executive Committee Chairperson | 58,325 | |
| Chairperson Policy and Planning Committee and Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee | 54,436 | |
| Chairperson Consents and Regulatory Committee | 50,548 | |
| Committee Chairperson (Land Transport or Civil Defence Emergency Management Committee or Yarrow Stadium Joint Committee) (3) | 46,660 | |
| Councillor and appointee to Taranaki Biodiversity Trust | 44,715 | |
| Councillor | 38,883 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Waikato Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 153,963 | |
| Deputy Chairperson | 86,297 | |
| Committee Chairperson A and B | 73,750 | |
| Committee Chairperson A (6) | 73,750 | |
| Councillor | 61,203 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
Wellington Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 162,103 | |
| Deputy Chairperson/Committee Chairperson | 89,496 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 79,631 | |
| Portfolio Leader (1) | 76,295 | |
| Chairperson, Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee and Portfolio Leader | 79,631 | |
| Committee Chairperson, Chief Executive Employment Review Committee | 76,295 | |
| Chairperson, Wairarapa Committee | 76,295 | |
| Councillor | 63,691 |
| Chairperson car |
| Full private use |
West Coast Regional Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 77,725 | |
| Deputy Chairperson and Chairperson of Resource Management Committee | 41,162 | |
| Councillor | 35,511 |
| Chairperson car |
| N/A |
Schedule Part 1 Canterbury Regional Council: amended (with effect on 26 January 2018), on 24 May 2018, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 1 Southland Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 6(1) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Schedule Part 1 Taranaki Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(1) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 1 Wellington Regional Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 6(2) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Part 2 Remuneration of members of territorial authorities and their community or local boards
Ashburton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 104,451 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,901 | |
| Standing Committee Chairperson (3) | 32,054 | |
| Councillor | 25,644 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Methven Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,212 | |
| Member | 2,607 |
Auckland Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Mayor of Auckland | 274,082 | |
| Deputy Mayor of Auckland | 154,431 | |
| Chair of committee of the whole (3) | 127,481 | |
| Councillor (16) | 107,599 |
| Mayoral car | ||
| Full private use |
Albert–Eden Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 89,496 | |
| Member | 43,477 |
Devonport–Takapuna Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 79,173 | |
| Member | 42,511 |
Franklin Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 80,089 | |
| Member | 41,799 |
Great Barrier Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 54,308 | |
| Member | 23,747 |
Henderson–Massey Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 92,649 | |
| Member | 43,985 |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 86,852 | |
| Member | 43,172 |
Howick Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 97,022 | |
| Member | 44,189 |
Kaipatiki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 85,987 | |
| Member | 42,917 |
Mangere–Otahuhu Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 84,055 | |
| Member | 43,070 |
Manurewa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 86,547 | |
| Member | 43,070 |
Maungakiekie–Tamaki Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 83,292 | |
| Member | 42,816 |
Orakei Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 85,530 | |
| Member | 43,273 |
Otara–Papatoetoe Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 85,225 | |
| Member | 43,273 |
Papakura Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 75,767 | |
| Member | 41,900 |
Puketapapa Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 78,970 | |
| Member | 42,511 |
Rodney Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 77,394 | |
| Member | 41,392 |
Upper Harbour Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 77,139 | |
| Member | 42,206 |
Waiheke Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 60,461 | |
| Member | 25,374 |
Waitakere Ranges Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 76,936 | |
| Member | 42,104 |
Waitemata Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 82,123 | |
| Member | 42,612 |
Whau Local Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
| Chairperson | 84,055 | |
| Member | 43,070 |
Buller District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 77,620 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Hearings Committee Chair | 32,202 | |
| Finance and Audit Committee Chair | 27,324 | |
| Policy and Risk Committee Chair | 22,932 | |
| Grants Committee Chair | 21,469 | |
| Councillor | 18,541 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Inangahua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,914 | |
| Member | 3,457 |
Carterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 66,726 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 22,877 | |
| Ruamāhanga Whaitua Representative (1) | 20,141 | |
| Councillor | 17,598 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 84,168 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,595 | |
| Councillor | 23,674 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Central Otago District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 89,587 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 22,366 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 21,813 | |
| Councillor | 20,640 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Cromwell Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,760 | |
| Member | 6,880 |
Maniototo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,672 | |
| Member | 3,336 |
Teviot Valley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,672 | |
| Member | 3,336 |
Vincent Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,803 | |
| Member | 7,402 |
Chatham Islands Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 51,800 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 21,310 | |
| Councillor and Member of Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (7) | 15,951 | |
| Councillor | 13,408 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Christchurch City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 190,245 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 118,220 | |
| Councillor | 102,400 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Banks Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,056 | |
| Member | 9,527 |
Coastal–Burwood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 45,626 | |
| Member | 22,813 |
Fendalton–Waimairi–Harewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 45,006 | |
| Member | 22,503 |
Halswell–Hornby–Riccarton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,484 | |
| Member | 23,742 |
Linwood–Central–Heathcote Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 47,484 | |
| Member | 23,742 |
Papanui–Innes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 45,626 | |
| Member | 22,813 |
Spreydon–Cashmere Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 45,626 | |
| Member | 22,813 |
Clutha District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 89,501 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 27,145 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 25,852 | |
| Portfolio Leader A (2) | 21,974 | |
| Portfolio Leader B (5) | 20,682 | |
| Councillor | 19,389 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Lawrence–Tuapeka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,630 | |
| Member | 2,815 |
West Otago Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,672 | |
| Member | 3,336 |
Dunedin City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 149,262 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair of Economic Development Committee | 73,136 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 68,917 | |
| Sub-Committee Chairperson | 61,667 | |
| Councillor | 56,258 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Mosgiel–Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,581 | |
| Member | 9,290 |
Otago Peninsula Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,690 | |
| Member | 7,845 |
Saddle Hill Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,897 | |
| Member | 7,949 |
Strath Taieri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,452 | |
| Member | 7,226 |
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,484 | |
| Member | 7,742 |
West Harbour Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,897 | |
| Member | 7,949 |
Far North District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 130,757 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 70,539 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 53,838 | |
| Councillor | 43,465 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 30,207 | |
| Member | 11,618 |
Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 25,892 | |
| Member | 9,958 |
Te Hiku Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 26,432 | |
| Member | 10,166 |
Gisborne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 132,310 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 48,007 | |
| Standing Committee Chairperson (5) | 44,315 | |
| Special Committee Chairperson (2) | 40,622 | |
| Rural Councillor (4) | 37,767 | |
| Councillor | 36,929 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Gore District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 73,795 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 23,396 | |
| Portfolio Leader (3) | 20,784 | |
| Councillor | 16,865 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Mataura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 3,981 | |
| Member | 1,990 |
Grey District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 82,492 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 30,650 | |
| Councillor | 21,893 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Hamilton City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 159,071 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 93,130 | |
| Chairperson Committee of the Whole (4) | 85,966 | |
| Deputy Chairperson Committee of the Whole (4) | 78,802 | |
| Councillor | 71,638 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Hastings District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 131,714 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 61,565 | |
| Chairperson and Portfolio Leader A (4) | 49,255 | |
| Portfolio Leader A (not a Chairperson) (3) | 46,255 | |
| Portfolio Leader B (6) | 45,255 | |
| Councillor | 41,805 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Hastings District Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,523 | |
| Member | 7,261 |
Hauraki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 85,908 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 38,028 | |
| Ward Committee Chairperson (3) | 27,353 | |
| Councillor | 20,015 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Horowhenua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 102,992 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 36,516 | |
| Chairperson, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee | 31,669 | |
| Chairperson, Hearings Committee | 31,669 | |
| Chairperson, Community Wellbeing Committee | 28,813 | |
| Chairperson, Community Funding & Recognition Committee | 28,813 | |
| Councillor | 25,957 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Foxton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,092 | |
| Member | 6,046 |
Hurunui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 80,210 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 32,683 | |
| Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk | 26,581 | |
| Chair, Infrastructure and Zone Committee Representative | 26,581 | |
| Chair, Public Services and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Management Committee (3) | 26,581 | |
| Councillor with additional duties relating to earthquake recovery | 19,971 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Hanmer Springs Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,752 | |
| Member | 3,876 |
Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 141,605 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 79,045 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 60,601 | |
| Hutt Valley Services Committee Chairperson | 56,649 | |
| Arts and Culture Sub-Committee Chairperson | 56,649 | |
| Councillor | 52,697 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Eastbourne Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,070 | |
| Member | 6,535 |
Petone Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,560 | |
| Member | 7,780 |
Wainuiomata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,390 | |
| Member | 8,195 |
Invercargill City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,263 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,206 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 47,087 | |
| Chairperson, Audit Committee | 41,087 | |
| Venture Southland representative | 41,087 | |
| Councillor | 35,166 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Bluff Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,299 | |
| Member | 4,149 |
Kaikoura District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 56,985 | |
| Councillor | 18,017 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Kaipara District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 94,809 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 54,623 | |
| Taharoa Domain Governance Committee Chairperson | 32,774 | |
| Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee Chairperson | 32,774 | |
| Regional Land Transport Portfolio Holder | 32,774 | |
| Representative Sport Northland | 30,363 | |
| Councillor | 27,312 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Kapiti Coast District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,356 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 43,289 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 41,624 | |
| Appeals Committee Chairperson | 36,628 | |
| Chairperson, Grants Allocation Committee | 36,628 | |
| Councillor | 33,299 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Ōtaki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,730 | |
| Member | 7,365 |
Paekākāriki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,676 | |
| Member | 3,838 |
Paraparaumu–Raumati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,295 | |
| Member | 9,647 |
Waikanae Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,768 | |
| Member | 7,884 |
Kawerau District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 60,278 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 21,265 | |
| Regulatory and Services Committee Chairperson | 18,987 | |
| Councillor | 15,189 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Mackenzie District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 59,394 | |
| Councillor with additional responsibilities (3) | 21,605 | |
| Councillor | 17,284 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Fairlie Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 3,771 | |
| Member | 1,886 |
Tekapo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 3,771 | |
| Member | 1,886 |
Twizel Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,819 | |
| Member | 2,409 |
Manawatu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 101,897 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 39,404 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 35,182 | |
| Councillor | 28,145 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
Marlborough District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 133,509 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 47,199 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 47,199 | |
| Councillor | 37,759 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Masterton District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 91,617 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 34,734 | |
| Chair Strategic Planning and Policy Committee, and Hearings Committee | 34,734 | |
| Chair Infrastructure Committee | 33,493 | |
| Councillor | 24,810 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Matamata–Piako District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 103,462 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 31,289 | |
| Chairperson, Corporate and Operations Committee | 31,289 | |
| Councillor | 27,208 |
| Mayoral car |
Private use |
Napier City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 125,978 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 48,104 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 45,868 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (4) | 42,714 | |
| Councillor | 39,938 |
| Mayoral car |
| Private use |
Nelson City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 131,066 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 60,684 | |
| Committee Chairperson (5) | 48,952 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (3) | 42,479 | |
| Councillor | 40,456 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
New Plymouth District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 135,017 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 59,979 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 53,552 | |
| Councillor | 42,842 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Clifton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,033 | |
| Member | 6,017 |
Inglewood Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,315 | |
| Member | 7,158 |
Kaitake Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,863 | |
| Member | 6,432 |
Waitara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,315 | |
| Member | 7,158 |
Opotiki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 64,087 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 35,048 | |
| Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee | 33,249 | |
| Coast Community Board Chair | 24,408 | |
| Councillor | 18,541 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Coast Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,637 | |
| Member | 4,819 |
Otorohanga District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 67,718 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 28,345 | |
| Councillor | 17,179 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Kawhia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 3,771 | |
| Member | 1,886 |
Otorohanga Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,827 | |
| Member | 6,914 |
Palmerston North City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 133,047 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Chair Hearings Committee and Chair CEO Performance Panel | 70,870 | |
| Chair Finance and Performance Committee and Deputy Chair Hearings Committee | 54,039 | |
| Chair Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee and Deputy Chair Community Development Committee | 50,052 | |
| Chair Economic Development Committee | 52,710 | |
| Chair Audit and Risk Committee | 48,723 | |
| Chair Sport and Recreation Committee and Deputy Chair Economic Development Committee | 52,045 | |
| Deputy Chair Finance and Performance and Deputy Chair Arts Culture and Heritage Committees | 48,946 | |
| Chair Planning and Strategy Committee and Deputy Chair Sport and Recreation Committee and CEO Performance Panel | 55,368 | |
| Deputy Chair Audit and Risk Committee | 45,624 | |
| Chair Community Development Committee and Deputy Chair Planning and Strategy Committee | 52,045 | |
| Councillor | 44,294 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Porirua City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 118,579 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 46,794 | |
| Standing Committee Chairperson (2) | 46,794 | |
| Councillor | 35,996 |
| Mayoral car |
|---|
| Full private use |
Queenstown–Lakes District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 114,772 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,847 | |
| Committee Chair (4) | 38,375 | |
| Councillor | 32,941 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Wanaka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 23,142 | |
| Member | 11,571 |
Rangitikei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 86,263 | |
| Deputy Mayor/Assets and Infrastructure Committee Chairperson | 36,732 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 28,890 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson/Chairperson Chief Executive Review Committee | 24,350 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (2) | 23,112 | |
| Councillor | 20,636 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Ratana Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,190 | |
| Member | 2,095 |
Taihape Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,380 | |
| Member | 4,190 |
Rotorua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 129,529 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 64,427 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 54,257 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (2) | 54,257 | |
| Cultural Ambassador | 49,172 | |
| Councillor | 44,087 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Rotorua Lakes Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,225 | |
| Member | 8,113 |
Rotorua Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,133 | |
| Member | 9,067 |
Ruapehu District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 83,801 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 27,969 | |
| Committee Chairperson (1) | 22,374 | |
| Councillor | 18,656 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
National Park Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,657 | |
| Member | 2,828 |
Waimarino–Waiouru Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,380 | |
| Member | 4,190 |
Selwyn District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 114,613 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,797 | |
| Councillor | 35,581 |
| Mayoral car | |
| Full private use |
Malvern Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,116 | |
| Member | 8,558 |
Selwyn Central Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 20,539 | |
| Member | 10,270 |
South Taranaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 100,347 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 32,605 | |
| Chairperson, Environment and Hearings Committee | 29,840 | |
| Member Environment and Hearings Committee (4) | 27,251 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee (1) | 26,259 | |
| Community Board Councillor (1) | 24,482 | |
| Councillor | 23,872 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Egmont Plains Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,884 | |
| Member | 5,941 |
Eltham Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,467 | |
| Member | 5,734 |
Hawera–Tangahoe Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,552 | |
| Member | 6,776 |
Patea Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,633 | |
| Member | 5,317 |
South Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 90,472 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 34,263 | |
| Committee Chairperson A | 30,591 | |
| Committee Chairperson B | 29,407 | |
| Councillor with additional duties (7) | 25,672 | |
| Councillor | 23,142 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Tirau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,463 | |
| Member | 3,232 |
South Wairarapa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 72,278 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 28,911 | |
| Councillor/Committee member (1) | 20,125 | |
| Councillor | 17,074 |
| Mayoral car |
|---|
| Mayoral use only |
Featherston Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,285 | |
| Member | 3,143 |
Greytown Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,285 | |
| Member | 3,143 |
Martinborough Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,285 | |
| Member | 3,143 |
Southland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 106,098 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 36,631 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 31,922 | |
| Councillor | 26,165 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Edendale–Wyndham Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,587 | |
| Member | 2,293 |
Otautau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,297 | |
| Member | 3,649 |
Riverton/Aparima Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 6,463 | |
| Member | 3,232 |
Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 2,710 | |
| Member | 1,356 |
Te Anau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,424 | |
| Member | 5,212 |
Tuatapere Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 4,378 | |
| Member | 2,190 |
Wallacetown Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 2,710 | |
| Member | 1,356 |
Winton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,965 | |
| Member | 4,483 |
Stratford District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 70,497 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 24,050 | |
| Chairperson Major Committee (2) | 19,722 | |
| Representative on External Committee (2) | 19,722 | |
| Chairperson Minor Committee (1) | 17,942 | |
| Councillor | 17,179 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Tararua District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 87,054 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 34,880 | |
| Member Forestry Committee (2) | 27,457 | |
| Member Audit and Risk Committee (2) | 27,457 | |
| Councillor | 24,914 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Dannevirke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,258 | |
| Member | 5,629 |
Eketahuna Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,297 | |
| Member | 3,649 |
Tasman District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 134,628 | |
| Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairperson | 48,277 | |
| Standing Committee Chairperson (3) | 44,564 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 40,851 | |
| Councillor | 37,137 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Golden Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 12,656 | |
| Member | 6,328 |
Motueka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 14,108 | |
| Member | 7,054 |
Taupo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 110,040 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 40,780 | |
| Chair, Fences, Roading, Reserves and Dogs Committee | 39,080 | |
| Chair, Emergency Management Committee | 39,080 | |
| Chair, Mangakino-Pouakani Representative Group | 37,381 | |
| Councillor | 33,983 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Turangi–Tongariro Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,262 | |
| Member | 8,131 |
Tauranga City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 152,361 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 86,586 | |
| Committee Chairperson (6) | 73,598 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (6) | 72,877 | |
| Councillor | 72,155 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Thames–Coromandel District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 106,229 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 46,440 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 42,106 | |
| Councillor with external appointment (3) | 35,295 | |
| Councillor | 30,961 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Coromandel–Colville Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,178 | |
| Member | 7,589 |
Mercury Bay Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,160 | |
| Member | 9,080 |
Tairua–Pauanui Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,178 | |
| Member | 7,589 |
Thames Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 19,244 | |
| Member | 9,622 |
Whangamata Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,533 | |
| Member | 8,266 |
Timaru District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 111,951 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 47,284 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 42,219 | |
| Deputy Committee Chairperson (4) | 35,464 | |
| Councillor | 33,775 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Geraldine Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,633 | |
| Member | 5,317 |
Pleasant Point Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,339 | |
| Member | 4,170 |
Temuka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,841 | |
| Member | 5,421 |
Upper Hutt City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 111,174 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 44,512 | |
| Chairperson, Policy Committee | 39,743 | |
| Chairperson, City Services Committee | 38,154 | |
| Chairperson, Audit and Finance Committee | 38,154 | |
| Chairperson, Hutt Valley Services Committee | 34,974 | |
| Councillor | 31,794 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
Waikato District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 128,889 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 55,041 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 49,144 | |
| Discretionary and Funding Committee Chairperson | 47,179 | |
| Councillor | 39,315 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
Huntly Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,166 | |
| Member | 5,083 |
Ngaruawahia Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,166 | |
| Member | 5,083 |
Onewhero–Tuakau Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,581 | |
| Member | 5,290 |
Raglan Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,506 | |
| Member | 4,253 |
Taupiri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 2,697 | |
| Member | 1,349 |
Waimakariri District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 118,257 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 45,881 | |
| Portfolio Holder (9) | 41,087 | |
| Councillor | 37,344 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Kaiapoi–Tuahiwi Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,884 | |
| Member | 8,442 |
Oxford–Ohoka Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 15,906 | |
| Member | 7,953 |
Rangiora–Ashley Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 21,778 | |
| Member | 10,889 |
Woodend–Sefton Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 13,949 | |
| Member | 6,975 |
Waimate District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 66,412 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 25,224 | |
| Councillor | 18,017 |
| Mayoral car |
| Mayoral use only |
Waipa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 114,489 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 53,493 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 40,525 | |
| Councillor | 32,420 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Cambridge Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,138 | |
| Member | 9,070 |
Te Awamutu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 17,513 | |
| Member | 8,756 |
Wairoa District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 69,521 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 30,797 | |
| Committee Chairperson (3) | 24,093 | |
| Councillor | 21,998 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Waitaki District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 94,329 | |
| Deputy Mayor/Customer Service Core Committee Chairperson | 32,399 | |
| Core Committee Chairperson (3) | 29,158 | |
| Core Committee Deputy Chairperson (3) | 26,289 | |
| Other Committee Chairperson (3) | 26,289 | |
| Community Board Councillor and Other Significant Responsibility Councillors (3) | 25,918 | |
| Councillor | 23,142 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Ahuriri Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,467 | |
| Member | 5,734 |
Waihemo Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 11,675 | |
| Member | 5,838 |
Waitomo District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 72,330 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 31,676 | |
| Councillor | 23,464 |
| Mayoral car | |
| Full private use |
Wellington City Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 173,212 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 111,263 | |
| Chair City Strategy Committee | 98,600 | |
| Portfolio Leader (12) | 91,581 | |
| Councillor | 83,819 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Makara–Ohariu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 9,290 | |
| Member | 4,646 |
Tawa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 18,168 | |
| Member | 9,084 |
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 115,107 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 45,755 | |
| Committee Chairperson (4) | 40,853 | |
| Councillor | 32,524 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Katikati Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,633 | |
| Member | 5,317 |
Maketu Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 5,629 | |
| Member | 2,815 |
Omokoroa Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,714 | |
| Member | 3,857 |
Te Puke Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,633 | |
| Member | 5,317 |
Waihi Beach Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 8,756 | |
| Member | 4,378 |
Westland District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 73,326 | |
| Deputy Mayor, Committee Chairperson and Portfolio Holder (2) | 27,324 | |
| Portfolio Holder (6) | 19,873 | |
| Councillor | 17,389 |
| Mayoral car |
| N/A |
Whakatāne District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 105,480 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 52,913 | |
| Committee Chairperson (2) | 44,095 | |
| Councillor | 29,396 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Murupara Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,714 | |
| Member | 3,857 |
Rangitāiki Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,007 | |
| Member | 5,004 |
Tāneatua Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 7,714 | |
| Member | 3,857 |
Whakatāne–Ōhope Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 16,730 | |
| Member | 8,365 |
Whanganui District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 112,014 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 42,051 | |
| Chair, Strategy and Finance Committee | 38,402 | |
| Chair, Property and Community Services Committee | 38,402 | |
| Chair, Infrastructure and Special Projects Committee | 38,402 | |
| Chair, Forestry Joint Committee | 38,402 | |
| Deputy Chair, Strategy and Finance Committee | 33,945 | |
| Deputy Chair, Property and Community Services Committee | 33,945 | |
| Deputy Chair, Infrastructure and Special Projects Committee | 33,945 | |
| Deputy Chair, Forestry Joint Committee | 33,945 | |
| Councillor | 32,420 |
| Mayoral car |
| Full private use |
Whanganui Rural Community Board
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | 10,841 | |
| Member | 5,421 |
Whangarei District Council
| Office | Annual remuneration ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 139,881 | |
| Deputy Mayor | 60,684 | |
| Committee Chairperson of Standing Committee (4) | 60,684 | |
| Councillor | 48,548 |
| Mayoral car |
| Private use |
Schedule Part 2 Ashburton District Council: amended (with effect on 5 April 2018), on 24 May 2018, by clause 4(2)(a) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Ashburton District Council: amended (with effect on 5 April 2018), on 24 May 2018, by clause 4(2)(b) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Hastings District Council: amended, on 1 June 2018, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Hastings District Council: amended, on 1 June 2018, by clause 4(4) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Hastings District Council: amended (with effect on 29 January 2018), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(2) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Masterton District Council: amended (with effect on 1 May 2018), on 24 May 2018, by clause 4(5)(a) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Masterton District Council: amended (with effect on 1 May 2018), on 24 May 2018, by clause 4(5)(b) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84).
Schedule Part 2 Nelson City Council: amended (with effect on 21 September 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(3) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 14 December 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(a) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(b) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(c) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(d) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(e) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(f) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(g) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(h) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(i) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Palmerston North City Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 22 February 2018, by clause 4(4)(j) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14).
Schedule Part 2 Thames–Coromandel District Council: amended (with effect on 5 September 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 6(3) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Schedule Part 2 Waipa District Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 6(4) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Schedule Part 2 Whanganui District Council: amended (with effect on 1 July 2017), on 19 October 2017, by clause 6(5) of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278).
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of July 2017.
Fran Wilde,
Chairperson.
Geoff Summers,
Member.
Len Cook,
Member.
Explanatory memorandum
Note: The following explanatory memorandum should be read in conjunction with the explanatory memorandum(s) appended to the:
This memorandum is not part of the determination, but is intended to indicate its general effect.
This determination is deemed to have come into force on 1 July 2017 and expires on the close of 30 June 2018.
Under the system used by the Remuneration Authority (the Authority) for local government members, the Authority sets a base councillor rate for each council and councils can make submissions on the additional remuneration for those councillors undertaking additional duties. Under the system, a relationship between the size of a council (measured using a size index) and mayor, chairperson, and base councillor salaries is determined every 3 years in an election year. A similar approach is used to set the remuneration of community board or local board members, where the remuneration of each board member is related to population.
The Authority is currently reviewing and consulting local authorities on potential changes to the remuneration framework, so there have been no changes in approach in this determination. Any changes will be implemented in 2019. For this determination, the Authority has applied an increase of 1.7% across the board to remuneration for all member positions. This reflects changes in the Statistics New Zealand Labour Market Statistics for the public sector in the year to March 2017. The Labour Market Statistics are used by the Authority as the basis for changes in Parliamentary remuneration.
In this determination, amendments have been made to some allowances to reflect submissions made to the Authority and to further align the allowances with provisions of the Internal Revenue Department (IRD) which considers members to be self-employed.
Vehicle mileage allowance
On the basis that members are considered by IRD to be self-employed, some changes have been made to the provisions covering vehicle mileage allowances so these allowances are now the equivalent of those for other self-employed people claiming the costs off their tax. The changes are—
removal of the 30 km rule. This rule previously required the first 30 km of travel to and from meetings held at local authority or board offices (ie, 15 km each way) to be a “threshold distance” for which allowances were not paid. This threshold has been removed to align expense payments to what a self-employed contractor may charge a client:
increase in mileage allowance. The previous allowance set by the Authority for reimbursement for travel on council business was 73 cents per kilometre up to 5 000 km, then 37 cents per kilometre for distances beyond that. The 5 000 km threshold is the formula that has been used by IRD for self-employed taxpayers. Members are geographically spread across the whole of the country, including larger rural areas, and evidence that the Authority has on vehicle usage by mayors points to 5 000 km being too low to represent the typical experience of members in most of the country, whatever its relevance to urban councils. The IRD is changing its formula for assessing the reimbursement of vehicle costs. Until the new rates for 2017/18 are set, the Authority will adopt a fixed reimbursement rate of 81 cents per kilometre for electric vehicles and 73 cents per kilometre for all other vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, in line with new IRD rates. This will apply to all local authority-related travel up to a maximum of 10 000 km, and all additional justified use will be reimbursed at the rate of 37 cents per kilometre. The 10 000 km threshold is the example used on the IRD website, but may not be the final threshold set when IRD determines its new formula. Following a final decision by IRD, the Authority will revisit both the threshold and the actual cents per kilometre that can be paid. The Authority notes that for a claim made on this basis above 5 000 km, a member could incur a tax liability if the reimbursement paid by the council is greater than the share of the total motor vehicle expenditure that can be apportioned to its use on council business. Conversely, if the total motor vehicle expenditure that can be apportioned to its use on council business is more than the reimbursement by the council, the member may offset the extra cost against earnings as part of her or his tax return. In either case, full records of the cost of the vehicle would be required, or a log-book methodology as prescribed by the IRD utilised.
Travel time allowance
Previously, a travel time allowance of $37.50 per hour could be claimed by a member in an office that “cannot be properly regarded as a full time position”. The issue of “full time” has been vexed. In recent years, the Authority has stated informally that mayor roles might be considered full time, but there has been no consequent change to remuneration levels to reflect this. The Authority is now considering a new framework for assessing local government remuneration for implementation in 2019. At that stage, it is likely that remuneration for mayor and chairperson positions will reflect the fact that they are full time. For now, however, the Authority is aware that a lack of reimbursement for time required for significant travel by mayors in smaller but geographically large constituencies may be perceived as unfair. The travel time allowance will now be available to all members, but the Authority notes that this will be reassessed along with remuneration levels for the 2019 determination. The 1 hour travel threshold that applies prior to claiming a travel time allowance will remain unchanged.
Communications allowance
Changes to the communications allowance in this determination provide for local authorities to have the ability to supply items of information and communications technology equipment to members that is consistent with that used by the local authority. In cases where members supply their own equipment for use on the business of the local authority, the provision for an allowance is continued, recognising the shared benefits. Related telephone and Internet services may be shared between the member and the local authority, again in recognition of the shared benefits. In this determination, the Authority has made changes to the level of the communications allowance to reflect common practice in telephony and broadband plans and changes in equipment.
Hearing fees
Because of the highly technical and legal nature of plans considered under the Resource Management Act 1991, members undertaking hearings are required to be accredited commissioners. It is increasingly common for local authorities to engage external commissioners as a complete panel or to sit alongside members on the panel. The Authority has decided that, because of these considerations, member remuneration for plan hearings under the RMA should be treated on the same basis as that for resource consent hearings.
Acting mayor or chairperson
This determination clarifies that when a member is acting in the role of mayor or regional council chairperson during a period when the mayor’s or chairperson’s salary and allowances are not being paid, the member must be paid the remuneration and allowances of the mayor or chairperson instead of the person’s usual remuneration or allowances. The Authority considers that a member formally acting as a mayor or chairperson assumes the responsibilities of the role and should receive the total remuneration attached to it for the period concerned.
Note: The preceding explanatory memorandum should be read in conjunction with the explanatory memorandum(s) appended to the:
Date of notification in Gazette: 27 July 2017.
Reprints notes
1 General
This is a reprint of the Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017 that incorporates all the amendments to that determination as at the date of the last amendment to it.
2 Legal status
Reprints are presumed to correctly state, as at the date of the reprint, the law enacted by the principal enactment and by any amendments to that enactment. Section 18 of the Legislation Act 2012 provides that this reprint, published in electronic form, has the status of an official version under section 17 of that Act. A printed version of the reprint produced directly from this official electronic version also has official status.
3 Editorial and format changes
Editorial and format changes to reprints are made using the powers under sections 24 to 26 of the Legislation Act 2012. See also http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/.
4 Amendments incorporated in this reprint
Local Government Members (2018/19) (Local Authorities) Determination 2018 (LI 2018/124): clause 15
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination (No 2) 2018 (LI 2018/84)
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2018 (LI 2018/14)
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Amendment Determination 2017 (LI 2017/278)
Local Government Members (2017/18) (Local Authorities) Determination 2017 (LI 2017/167): clause 3
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