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Christmas and New Year holidays 2025/26

Council offices will be closed from midday 24 December and will reopen on 5 January. Some Council service will have reduced hours over the holiday period. Read here for more details >

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