Ron Stanley Mark (born 29 January 1954) is a New Zealand politician of the New Zealand First party, and former soldier, who served as Minister of Defence between October 2017 and November 2020. He served as mayor of Carterton from 2010 to 2014, and again from 2022 defeating incumbent Greg Lang.
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.
Expense History
Role types: MP (Parliament) · Minister (Executive)
Year
Role
Accommodation
Travel
Inter-Parl.
Total
Wellington
Other
Air
Surface
VIP
2020
Minister
$39,451
$3,076
$4,699
$31,793
-
$10,516
$90,645
2019
Minister
$44,876
$8,050
$16,873
$60,143
-
$113,683
$243,623
2018
Minister
$44,876
$7,028
$14,909
$55,400
-
$113,065
$235,278
2017
Minister
$30,650
$660
$9,339
$26,065
$50,121
-
$116,835
2016
MP
$28,254
-
$11,792
$37,631
$82,090
-
$139,238
2015
MP
$19,715
-
$14,578
$10,020
$45,349
-
$57,542
2014
MP
$1,097
-
$2,224
$2,932
$6,526
-
$6,526
MP expenses from Parliament disclosure. Minister expenses disclosed separately via DIA Executive disclosure. Years showing '-' may indicate the person held a ministerial role during that period.
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Real Property (4)
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Numerous blocks of Māori land in Te Waipounamu, Tākitimu, Aotea, Waiariki, and Tairāwhiti
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Leasehold property, McLeans Island, Christchurch
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Apartment (owned by trust), Pētone, Wellington
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Family home (owned by trust), Carterton, Wairarapa
Family home (owned by trust), Carterton, Wairarapa Leasehold property, McLeans Island, Christchurch Numerous blocks of Māori land in Te Waipounamou, Tākitimu, Aotea, Waiariki, and Tairāwhiti ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7
Organisations Seeking Govt Funding (3)
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Wairarapa Advisory Group Social Sector Trial – youth focused outcomes in social services (resigned)
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South Wairarapa Safer Community Council – social service delivery to youth (resigned)
Maaka Hemi (Māori Land) Trust (trustee) Makirikiri Māori Aggregated Land Trust (advisory trustee and beneficiary) Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua (Treaty Settlement) Trust (trustee and beneficiary) Hoeke Trust (trustee and beneficiary)
Employment (1)
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Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua (Treaty Settlement) Trust – Treaty settlement negotiation (Principal Advisor to negotiators)
Company Directorships (5)
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Wakatu Incorporation – Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Māori land business entity with interests in primary industry, specifically forestry and dairy
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Wairarapa Moana Incorporation – Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama, and Te Ātiawa Māori land business with interests in primary industry, food, fisheries, and viticulture/beverages
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Super Splat (NZ) Limited (not trading) – shelf company 2 Other companies and business entities
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Maaka Developments Limited – holding company
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Ron Mark Consulting Limited – contractor, consultancy, agent
20089 declared interests
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Payment for Activities (1)
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Honorarium for work carried out for Wairarapa Moana Incorporation
Family home, Rangiora Various small amounts of shares in Māori land blocks: East Coast, Wairarapa, Motueka. All are registered with the Māori Land Court.
Super Splat NZ Limited – shelf company (no activities)
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Maaka Developments – LAQC, property
200710 declared interests
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overseas travel costs (2)
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Solomon Islands – post-election induction programme for members of Parliament. Contributor to travel and accommodation: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
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France and United Kingdom – Parliamentary Rugby Club tour marking the centenary of New Zealand/France rugby relations. Contributor to internal travel: New Zealand Parliamentary Rugby Club. Contributor to accommodation: New Zealand Parliamentary Rugby Club.
Tapuaeroa A6 Trust — Beneficial interest in Tapuaeroa A6 Trust
Mangaheia 2K2B Trust — Beneficial interest in Mangaheia 2K2B Trust
Kokai A1 — Beneficial interest in Kokai A1
Te Whiti South, 1B2, 1B3, 1B5B2,1C2FH1D1,1D3A2,1E1, 1E3-4,2-3, & 1B1BAggregated Te Whiti South Aggregation — Beneficial interest in Te Whiti South, 1B2, 1B3, 1B5B2,1C2FH1D1,1D3A2,1E1, 1E3-4,2-3, & 1B1BAggregated Te Whiti South Aggregation
Hurunuiorangi 1R 2A — Beneficial interest in Hurunuiorangi 1R 2A
Mangaheia 1B2A5A2 Ahu Whenua Trust — Beneficial interest in Mangaheia 1B2A5A2 Ahu Whenua Trust
Horowhenua Lake 11. Horowhenua X1B 41 Nth E2 Trust — Beneficial interest in Horowhenua Lake 11. Horowhenua X1B 41 Nth E2 Trust
Horohoro Sect 33 Ahu Whenua Trust — Beneficial interest in Horohoro Sect 33 Ahu Whenua Trust
Kourateuwhi 2G2B — Beneficial interest in Kourateuwhi 2G2B
Mangawhariki No 7A — Beneficial interest in Mangawhariki No 7A
Mangatuna 11,12,13 — Beneficial interest in Mangatuna 11,12,13
Mangarara H — Beneficial interest in Mangarara H
Te Rawheroa — Beneficial interest in Te Rawheroa
Property(2)
Family home, Carterton
Vineyard, Carterton - This is our residence. It is held in trust by Trust. I am a trustee along with my partner Christine Tracey and a lawyer.
Membership(2)
Wings over Wairarapa Ltd — Chairman of Wings over Wairapara Ltd (company that organises and runs the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival)
Wings over Wairarapa Charitable Trust — Chairman of Wings over Wairarapa Charitable Trust (non profit trust that owns Wings over Wairarapa Ltd)
Directorship(1)
Ron Mark Consulting Ltd — Director of Ron Mark Consulting Ltd (consultancy) - Defence and security advisor, speaking engagements, supporting NGOs that represent children in care and caregivers, entertainer, political advisor and commentator
Shareholding(1)
Ron Mark Consulting Ltd — >10% voting rights in Ron Mark Consulting Ltd - as stated above
Mangaheia 2N1 — Beneficial interest in Mangaheia 2N1
Hukanui — Beneficial interest in Hukanui
— Beneficial interest in Maori Ahu Whenua Trust
Source: Council pecuniary interest registers under the Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968. Declared interests do not imply conflicts or improper conduct.
Maori Ahu Whenua Trust
Tauwhareparae 2A — Beneficial interest in Tauwhareparae 2A
Uruokakite South B No 10. Rotoiti 15 — Beneficial interest in Uruokakite South B No 10. Rotoiti 15
Hurunuiorangi 1R 2A — Beneficial interest in Hurunuiorangi 1R 2A
Te Whiti South Aggregation — Beneficial interest in Te Whiti South, 1B2, 1B3, 1B5B2,1C2FH1D1,1D3A2,1E1, 1E3-4,2-3, & 1B1BAggregated Te Whiti South Aggregation
Tapuaeroa A6 Trust — Beneficial interest in Tapuaeroa A6 Trust
Kourateuwhi 2G2B — Beneficial interest in Kourateuwhi 2G2B
Property(2)
Vineyard, Carterton. This is our residence. It is held in trust by Trust. I am a trustee along with my partner Christine Tracey and a lawyer.
Family home, Carterton
Membership(2)
Wings over Wairarapa Ltd — Chairman of Wings over Wairarapa Ltd (company that organises and runs the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival)
Wings over Wairarapa Charitable Trust — Chairman of Wings over Wairarapa Charitable Trust (non profit trust that owns Wings over Wairarapa Ltd)
Directorship(1)
Ron Mark Consulting Ltd — Ron Mark Consulting Ltd (consultancy) - Defence and security advisor, speaking engagements, supporting NGOs that represent children in care and caregivers, entertainer, political advisor and commentator
Shareholding(1)
Ron Mark Consulting Ltd — >10% voting rights in Ron Mark Consulting Ltd - as stated above
