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flag Western Bay of Plenty councillors got a 56.86% pay rise, boosting average salary to $80,822 for 2025/26.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The independent Remuneration Authority approved the allocation, citing fairness and independence from politics. flag Critics call the rise excessive, noting it far exceeds inflation, while council officials say it reflects increased responsibilities and a national framework.

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