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Community Volunteer Awards 2026

We've started presenting the Community Volunteer Awards 2026 to the winners! Find out more about our first recipient, Katie Deere (Marton).

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
Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration)

*in place until extra responsibilities have been determined and approved.

$29,389


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