$342,327
2 years of data
Grant Charles Smith (born 1966 or 1967) is the 29th mayor of Palmerston North, New Zealand. He was first elected to the Palmerston North City Council in 2013, and was elected as mayor in the February 2015 by-election when Jono Naylor resigned. He then won the 2016 election with around 17,500 more votes than his only rival. He was re-elected in 2022. He came from a background of marketing and media, selling his design business when first elected as mayor. Smith was re-elected as mayor in the 2025 elections.
| Year | Council | Role | Ward | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Palmerston North City Council | Mayor(current) | - | $176,081(highest) |
| FY2025 | Palmerston North City Council | Mayor(current) | - | $166,246 |
| Total Career Earnings (2 years) | ||||
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| $342,327 |
Salary data from Remuneration Authority via NZ Taxpayers' Union analysis. Mayor/Chair salaries are individual; councillor salaries marked "(avg)" are council averages as individual councillor pay is not itemized.
Source: Council pecuniary interest registers under the Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968. Declared interests do not imply conflicts or improper conduct.