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Career MP Salary
$516,000
3 years tracked
Career MP Expenses
$205,693
3 years of data
Profile2w agoParliament2w ago
Professional Background
Updated 2 Apr 2026Cushla Tangaere-Manuel is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the Labour Party. She represents the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate and was first elected at the 2023 general election. Prior to entering parliament, Tangaere-Manuel worked as a broadcaster for TVNZ and Whakaata Māori, and as a sports administrator.
Salary & Role History
3 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $175,400(highest) |
| 2024 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $172,000 |
| 2023 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $168,600 |
| Total Career Earnings (3 years) | $516,000 | ||
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles (1)
- Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MPCurrent
Crown Entity Roles (1)
- Member of ParliamentCurrent
Declared Financial Interests
2 years of declarations202510 declared interests▼
Payment for Activities (1)
- •Board sitting fee – Radio Ngati Porou
Company Directorships (3)
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Taperenui a Whatonga – kura kaupapa Māori
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles(1)
- Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP at Ngarimu VC And 28th (Maori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship FundCurrent
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests