Auckland councillors reject proposed 33 per cent pay rise for board members

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 30 Jul, 2:35pm

In this story NZME, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Watercare, Daniel Newman

Auckland councillors have unanimously voted against a proposal to increase fees for Watercare directors by 33 per cent. Committee chair Daniel Newman described the recommendation as ridiculous. Staff have been instructed to prepare a new paper featuring significantly lower pay increases.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostThu 30 Jul, 2:20pm

   Councillors unanimously knock back 33% pay rise for board members (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jul, 2:35pm

   Auckland councillors baulk at proposal to hike Watercare director fees by 33% (opens in new tab)