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Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ
Local GovernmentLocal Government
Current Chief Executive
Stephen WainwrightBoard Members & Appointments
National: 82%Labour: 18%
The appointing party indicates which government made each appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation.
2021-11-01 – 2024-10-31Labour
2020-07-29 – 2021-06-30Labour
2017-09-07 – PresentNational
2017-05-01 – 2020-04-30National
Suzanne EllisonChair
CE Remuneration History
| Financial Year | Chief Executive | Remuneration | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Hilary Poole | $15,400 | Full Year | Cabinet Fees Framework |
| FY2025 | Mark Kneebone | $15,400 | Full Year | Cabinet Fees Framework |
| FY2025 | Helen Klisser During | $15,400 | Full Year | Cabinet Fees Framework |
| FY2025 | Heather Harris | $15,400 | Full Year | Cabinet Fees Framework |
| FY2025 |
All Chief Executives
Stephen Wainwright
Unknown – Present
$227K
2024/25
Connections & Funding Flows
(50 relationships)Current Leadership & Board (8)
Stephen Wainwright(Chief Executive)
Garth Gallaway(Chair)
Michael Prentice(Chair)
Karl Johnstone(Board Member)
Wayne Marriott(Board Member)
Suzanne Ellison(Chair)
Alastair Carruthers(Chair)
John Davidson(Board Member)
Data Source
Remuneration data sourced from Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission. Board appointment data from NZ Gazette