Waimakariri District Council councillors accept a 3.7% pay rise to $55,983, but express concerns about full-time workload representation.

Waimakariri District Council councillors accepted a 3.7% pay rise to $55,983, but argue it doesn't reflect their full-time workload. The Remuneration Authority, which sets pay increases for councillors and mayors nationwide, bases salaries on factors like size, population, assets, and socioeconomic deprivation indices. Councillors call for provisions for KiwiSaver, ACC payments, and incentives to encourage greater diversity.

July 03, 2024
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