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Taihape Community Hub

Our Taihape Community Hub will be closed from 12pm on Friday 4 September. For any urgent enquiries please call 0800 422 522. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Otara Bridge

Temporary restrictions are in place for Otara Bridge, including a weight limit of 6000 kg. Please read more here.

Governance Information and Documents

Remuneration of Elected Members (Council)

The salaries payable to the Mayor and Councillors are set by the Remuneration Authority. Currently these are:

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Mayor$138,375
Deputy Mayor/Chair of Assets/Infrastructure$49,585
Chair of Finance/Performance Committee$42,589
Chair of Policy/Planning Committee

$42,589

Councillor with no additional responsibilities

$34,585


Remuneration of Rātana Community Board

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Chairperson$5,095
Member

$2,548


Remuneration of Taihape Community Board

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Chairperson$10,396
Member$5,198



Other Relevant Documents

Code of Conduct

Local Governance Statement 2014

Elected Members' Allowances and Recovery of Expenses Policy