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Career MP Salary
$2,054,691
10 years tracked
Career MP Expenses
$929,847
10 years of data
Profile2w agoParliament2w ago
Professional Background
Updated 2 Apr 2026Margaret Mary Barry (born 5 October 1959), generally known as Maggie Barry, is a New Zealand radio and television presenter and politician. As a member of the National Party Barry was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2011 general election for the seat of North Shore. During her term in the Fifth National Government she was the Minister for Conservation, Seniors Citizens, and Arts, Culture and Heritage. In 2020 she did not seek reelection. Barry has had a long career in broadcasting, including gardening shows, and has a rose named after her.
Salary & Role History
10 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $162,500 |
| 2019 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $162,500 |
| 2018 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $162,500 |
| 2017 | Minister Also: Minister; Ordinary MP |
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles (1)
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
Declared Financial Interests
9 years of declarations20205 declared interests▼
Retirement Schemes (1)
- •Craigs KiwiSaver
Debts (Mortgages & Loans) (1)
- •ASB Bank – mortgage
Company Directorships (1)
Cross-Sector Roles
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests