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Career MP Salary
$1,056,900
7 years tracked
Career MP Expenses
$406,330
7 years of data
Profile2w agoParliament2w ago
Professional Background
Updated 2 Apr 2026Denis John O'Rourke (born 26 July 1946) is a former New Zealand politician. He served fifteen years as a councillor on Christchurch City Council, and served six years as a Member of Parliament representing New Zealand First.
Salary & Role History
7 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $158,500(highest) |
| 2016 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $158,500(highest) |
| 2015 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $154,500 |
| 2014 |
Cross-Sector Roles
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
Declared Financial Interests
6 years of declarations201713 declared interests▼
Company Directorships (2)
- •East Side Housing Limited – holding houses for a family trust
- •Ignition Enterprises Limited – operation for hire of small passenger vehicles
Payment for Activities (2)
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests