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Western Bay of Plenty councillors got a 56.86% pay rise, boosting average salary to $80,822 for 2025/26.
Western Bay of Plenty councillors received a 56.86% pay rise, the highest in New Zealand, boosting their average salary to $80,822 for 2025/26, according to the Taxpayers’ Union.
The increase followed a rise in the council’s remuneration pool to $727,395, driven by population, economic, and deprivation factors, with funds now split among nine councillors instead of 11.
The independent Remuneration Authority approved the allocation, citing fairness and independence from politics.
Critics call the rise excessive, noting it far exceeds inflation, while council officials say it reflects increased responsibilities and a national framework.
Los concejales de Western Bay of Plenty obtuvieron un aumento salarial del 56.86%, aumentando el salario promedio a $ 80,822 para 2025/26.