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Timaru District Council

City/District Council

Council Details

Council Type
City/District Council
Short Name
Timaru
CEO
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Established
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Contact

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Elected Member Remuneration (2025-2026)

Mayor Salary
$161,673
+9.8% from 2025($14,414)
Average Councillor Salary
$65,098
+8.8% from 2025($5,255)

Source: NZ Taxpayers' Union (via Remuneration Authority data). Average councillors' salaries calculated by dividing each council's governance remuneration pool by the number of councillors.

Pecuniary Interests

26 councillors, 244 interests declared

Source: Council pecuniary interest registers under the Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968. Declared interests do not imply conflicts or improper conduct.View all councils →

Current Elected Members

Leadership

Nigel Bowen

Mayor

$161,673/year

Scott Shannon

Deputy Mayor

Pleasant Point - Temuka Ward