$81,878
FY2026 at Greater Wellington Regional Council
Adrienne Lee Staples (born 1956/1957) is a New Zealand local-body politician. She was the mayor of South Wairarapa for 12 years from 2004 to 2016, and was the first woman to serve in the role. In 2017 Staples was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government, in recognition of her promotion of Japanese–New Zealand friendship and mutual understanding.
| Year | Council | Role | Ward | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Greater Wellington Regional Council | Deputy Chair(current) | Wairarapa | $81,878(avg)(highest) |
| FY2025 | Greater Wellington Regional Council | Deputy Chair(current) | Wairarapa | $75,559(avg) |
Salary data from via NZ Taxpayers' Union analysis. Mayor/Chair salaries are individual; councillor salaries marked "(avg)" are council averages as individual councillor pay is not itemized.
2016-12-01 – Present
Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.
Source: Council pecuniary interest registers under the Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968. Declared interests do not imply conflicts or improper conduct.