Te utu o ngā mema kua pōtitia How much elected members get paid

Mayor 

Time commitment 

Full time, with a significant professional and personal commitment, including after hours and weekends.

Current annual pay 

$306,952

 

Deputy mayor 

Time commitment 

Full time - 40 hours or more a week.

Current annual pay 

$168,817

 

Councillors 

Time commitment 

Full time - 40 hours or more a week.

Current annual pay 

$111,782 base remuneration

 

Local board members 

Time commitment 

Part time - 12-24 hours a week.

Current annual pay 

$31,141 to $55,811 

 

Local board chairperson 

Time commitment 

Full time - 40 hours per week.

Current annual pay 

$62,282 to $111,623 

 

Local board deputy chairperson 

Time commitment 

 Part time - 20-30 hours per week.

Current annual pay 

$37,369 to $66,974

For more information about local boards, visit About local boards.

 

Licensing trusts 

Time commitment 

Part time - 3-10 hours per month.

Mt Wellington Licensing Trust 

Chairperson 

$5865 to $16,065 per annum.

Elected member 

$2040 to 16,065 per annum.

Wiri Licensing Trust 

Chairperson 

$23,000 per annum.

Deputy chairperson / elected member 

$350 per month.

Birkenhead Licensing Trust 

Chairperson 

 $350 per meeting.

Elected member 

 $200 per meeting.

Waitākere Licensing Trust 

President 

$22,400 per annum.

Elected member 

$14,000 per annum.

Portage Licensing Trust 

President 

$18,000 per annum.

Elected member 

$11,000 per annum.

Chairperson of PLT Recommendations Committee to the Trusts Community Foundation 

Additional $400 per meeting (11 meetings).

Remuneration for elected members is set by the independent Remuneration Authority and varies according to the size of the area they represent, and their role.

Each year on 30 June, the Remuneration Authority makes a new determination that sets the remuneration for the next year.

Elected members are self-employed and must pay Accident Compensation Corporation levies.

For more information, visit Elected members' remuneration.

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