South Waikato District Council

City/District Council

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Council Details

Council Type: City/District Council
Short Name: South Waikato
CEO: -
Established: -

Contact

Website: www.southwaikato.govt.nz
Email: -
Phone: -
Address: -

Elected Member Remuneration (2025-2026)

Mayor Salary

$151,535

+9.4% from 2025($12,970)

Average Councillor Salary

$50,997

+7.6% from 2025($3,595)

Source: NZ Taxpayers' Union (via Remuneration Authority data). Average councillors' salaries calculated by dividing each council's governance remuneration pool by the number of councillors.

Pecuniary Interests

13 councillors, 54 interests declared

Current Elected Members

Leadership

Gary Petley

Mayor

$151,535/year

Maria Te Kanawa

Deputy Mayor

Tokoroa Ward

Councillors(avg. $50,997/year)

Fiona Van Lent