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Sir John Key

NationalFormer MP
Former NZX Director
Career MP Salary

$3,555,748

16 years tracked

Career MP Expenses

$4,590,388

9 years of data

Professional Background

Updated 9 Feb 2026

No biographical information available

Education

Not specified

Qualifications

None listed

Salary & Role History

16 years of remuneration data
YearPrimary RoleSalary CategoryAnnual Salary
2017

Ordinary MP

Ordinary MP$158,500
2016

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for National Security and Intelligence; Minister for Tourism; Ordinary MP

Prime Minister$448,569(highest)
2015

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for National Security and Intelligence; Minister for Tourism

Prime Minister$448,569(highest)
2014

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for GCSB; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for National Security and Intelligence; Minister for NZ Security Intelligence Service; Minister for Tourism

Prime Minister$438,800
2013

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for GCSB; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for NZ Security Intelligence Service; Minister for Tourism

Prime Minister$428,500
2012

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for GCSB; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for NZ Security Intelligence Service; Minister for Tourism

Prime Minister$419,300
2011

Prime Minister

Also: Prime Minister; Minister for GCSB; Minister for Ministerial Services; Minister for NZ Security Intelligence Service; Minister for Tourism

Prime Minister$411,510
2010

Prime Minister

Prime Minister$401,000
2009

Prime Minister

Prime Minister$401,000
2008

Leader of the Opposition; Prime Minister (from Nov)

Also: Leader of the Opposition; Prime Minister (from Nov); National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2007

Leader of the Opposition

Also: Leader of the Opposition; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2006

Leader of the Opposition

Also: Leader of the Opposition; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2005

Shadow Minister of Finance

Also: Shadow Minister of Finance; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2004

Shadow Minister of Finance

Also: Shadow Minister of Finance; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2003

Member of Parliament

Also: Member of Parliament; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
2002

Member of Parliament

Also: Member of Parliament; National; Helensville

Electorate MP (Helensville)$0
Total Career Earnings (16 years)$3,555,748

Salary data from Remuneration Authority. Annual salary based on highest-paid role held during the year.

Expense History

Role types: MP (Parliament) · Minister (Executive)
YearRoleAccommodationTravelInter-Parl.Total
WellingtonOtherAirSurfaceVIP
2017Minister$330-$2,427$1,851$3,731$36,733$44,623
2016Minister-$3,157$40,002$163,985$2,662$331,215$540,047
2015Minister-$3,300$38,562$154,673$4,089$483,873$681,589
2014Minister-$1,604$55,001$191,351$7,998$325,834$573,789
2013Minister-$3,627$38,224$246,070$2,970$409,416$697,339
2012Minister-$3,517$43,869$267,524$4,919$247,537$564,305
2011Minister-$2,911$59,371$333,283$1,710$165,089$562,314
2010Minister-$3,843$43,073$293,948-$290,125$630,989
2009Minister-$2,298$37,991$172,369-$82,735$295,393

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.

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Directorships (2)

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Crown Entity Roles (1)

  • Member of Parliament

Declared Financial Interests

11 years of declarations
201658 declared interests

Other Companies & Business Interests (2)

  • Little Nellproperty investment (Aspen, Colorado)
  • Bank of America – banking

Trusts (2)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust (beneficiary)
  • Aldgate Trust (blind trust – neither trustee nor beneficiary)

Real Property (4)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland
  • Office, Huapai, Auckland
  • Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney
  • Holiday home, Maui, United States of America

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Mercer Individual Retirement Plan

Debts Owed to the Member (4)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust – trust loan*
  • Bank of America – short-term deposit
  • ANZ Bank – short-term deposit
  • Antipodes Trust Group Limited – short-term deposit

overseas travel costs (21)

  • Korea – official visit
  • Japan – official visit
  • Australia – official visit
  • Turkey – official visit
  • United Arab Emirates – official visit
  • Saudi Arabia – official visit
  • Kuwait – official visit
  • Samoa – official visit
  • Rarotonga – official visit
  • Papua New Guinea – official visit
  • United States – official visit
  • Iraq – official visit
  • Morocco – official visit
  • Belgium – official visit
  • United Kingdom (x2) – official visit
  • Viet Nam – official visit
  • Philippines – official visit
  • Malaysia – official visit
  • Malta – official visit
  • France – official visit
  • Germany – official visit The primary expenses relating to all travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host Government.

Gifts (24)

201542 declared interests

Gifts (21)

  • Collection)Hand-woven straw mat (donated to Parliamentary Collection)
  • Collection)Tikoko (ladle) carved on stand – NZ Māori Arts & Crafts Institute * Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7 Enamelled sailing boat ornament (donated to Parliamentary Collection)
  • Mont Blanc PenMont Blanc pen, engraved
  • Bell Investment TrustAccommodation, golf, and helicopter transport, Kauri Cliffs
  • Srixon, JapanGolf balls
  • Remuera Golf ClubHonorary golf membership(+1 linked)
  • Honorary Golf MembershipHonorary golf membership
  • Trevor FarmerGolf, Kauri Cliffs, helicopter
  • Lord AshcroftPrivate plane trips (London/Sarajevo, Sarajevo/Davos)
  • Bell Investment Trust Books, Dao de Jing and translation in silk with paintings (donated toHelicopter transport, Auckland to Kauri Cliffs
  • AnzcoMeat
  • Collection)Parliamentary Collection)
  • Mme Hu Xiaolain, PM Fellow for ChinaSilk scroll in box
  • President ObamaGolf putter and golf balls
  • Golf WarehouseGolf trundler
  • Gary LaneAccommodation, golf, and helicopter transport, Wairakei Resort(+1 linked)
  • Collection)Chinese Shu embroidery (donated to Parliamentary Collection)
  • Collection)Collection)
  • President of ChinaDouble-sided Suzhou embroidery (item at Premier House)
  • President of ChinaRosewood round-backed armchairs (x2, at Premier House)
  • President of ChinaTea table (at Premier House)

Debts Owed to the Member (4)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust – trust loan*
  • Bank of America – short-term deposit
  • Ross & Whitney – short-term deposit
  • ANZ Bank – short-term deposit

overseas travel costs (13)

  • Hong Kong – official visit
  • Niue – official visit
  • United States – official visit
  • Myanmar – official visit
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina – official visit
  • Switzerland – official visit The primary expenses relating to all travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host Government.
  • Australia (x3) – official visit
  • China (x2) – official visit
  • United Kingdom (x2) – official visit
  • Netherlands – official visit
  • Singapore – official visit
  • Samoa – official visit
  • Tonga – official visit

Trusts (2)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust (beneficiary)
  • Aldgate Trust (blind trust – neither trustee nor beneficiary) * Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, United States of America Apartment, London, England

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Mercer Individual Retirement Plan
201443 declared interests

Gifts (19)

  • Remuera Golf ClubGolf club membership
  • Clearwater ResortGolf club membership
  • TaongaBone taonga
  • DB BreweriesHelicopter ride and golf green fees (Kauri Cliffs, result of charity auction)
  • Bell Investment TrustHelicopter ride and golf green fees (Wairākei Resort)
  • Ōmaha Beach Golf ClubGolf club membership
  • Trevor FarmerWairākei Resort)
  • President of BrazilLimited edition print
  • President of Mexico Wood and mother of pearl document box (donated to the ParliamentaryWatermelon ornament
  • Samsung ElectronicsSamsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone (x3)
  • New Zealand Rugby UnionChristchurch
  • President of China Tickets (x2) to All Blacks games with hospitality in Auckland, Dunedin, andSilk brocade scroll
  • Collection)Octagonal silver chelapa (donated to the Parliamentary Collection) – Sultan of Brunei Lengths of Kain Tenun cloth (partially donated to the Parliamentary Collection) – Sultan of Brunei iPad
  • Prime Minister of ThailandSet of boxed Thai Benjarong gilded chinaware
  • New Zealand Rugby UnionAll Black clothing
  • Collection)Collection)
  • Helicopter rides and golf green fees (1x Kauri Cliffs, result of charity auction; 1x
  • Collection)Lapel pin (fern shape) – Prime Minister of Thailand Painting by Francisco “Paco” Gorospe (donated to the Parliamentary Collection)
  • NZSASLimited edition framed print

overseas travel costs (17)

  • France – official visit
  • Australia – official visit
  • Indonesia – official visit
  • Sri Lanka – official visit
  • Thailand – official visit
  • South Africa – official visit The primary expenses relating to all of this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights, and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host Government.  Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7
  • Chile – official visit
  • Colombia – official visit
  • Mexico – official visit
  • Brazil – official visit
  • Korea – official visit
  • China – official visit
  • United States – official visit
  • Marshall Islands – official visit
  • Solomon Islands – official visit
  • Brunei – official visit
  • United Kingdom – official visit

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, United States Apartment, London, England

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Mercer Individual Retirement Plan

Debts Owed to the Member (4)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust – trust loan
  • ANZ Bank – short-term deposit
  • Ross & Whitney – short-term deposit
  • Bank of America – short-term deposit
201342 declared interests

overseas travel costs (14)

  • Singapore – official visit
  • United Kingdom – official visit
  • Germany – official visit
  • Australia – official visit
  • Rarotonga – official visit
  • Samoa – official visit
  • Russia – official visit
  • Japan – official visit
  • United States – official visit
  • Cambodia – official visit
  • Myanmar – official visit The primary expenses relating to all this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights, and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host Government.
  • Indonesia – official visit
  • Korea – official visit
  • Belgium – official visit

Organisations Seeking Govt Funding (1)

  • Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club – surf lifesaving

Gifts (21)

  • Omaha Beach Golf Club  Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7Annual membership
  • Clearwater Golf ClubAnnual membership
  • TabletSamsung Galaxy tablet
  • Collection)Ceramic fish ornament (donated to the Parliamentary Collection)
  • Trade Minister Gita Wejuran of IndonesiaGolf club, Champions 460 driver
  • President Putin of Russian FederationRussian cognac
  • Dunlop Sports Japan LimitedSet of Srixon golf clubs
  • Watercolour PaintingWatercolour painting of Singapore skyline
  • H Dawson WoolWoollen coat
  • President of PhilippinesBicycle
  • Collection)Sheyne Tuffery print (donated to the Parliamentary Collection)
  • Karaoke MachineXtreme Diamond Magic Sing karaoke machine
  • Duco EventsRound of golf with Greg Norman
  • Sony Pictures LimitedLacquered box with artwork by Tony Tasset
  • CMP Canterbury LimitedMeat
  • Samsung ElectronicsGalaxy Note smartphone and NX200 camera
  • President of ChileCuff links
  • Collection)Model of ancient dragon boat (donated to the Parliamentary Collection)
  • People of AitutakiEmbroidered duvet cover and pillowcases
  • President of ChileHand carved chess set, in marble and lapis lazuli
  • Lapis Lazuli BoxCopper and lapis lazuli box

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, United States Apartment, London, England

Debts Owed to the Member (3)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust – trust loan
  • Bank of America – short-term deposit
  • ANZ Bank – short-term deposit

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Mercer Individual Retirement Plan
201228 declared interests

Gifts (15)

  • New Zealand Rugby UnionAll Blacks shirt, 2011 Tri-nations, signed and framed
  • Pernod RicardWhisky, Chivas Brothers Royal Salute
  • RWC 2011All Blacks shirt, RWC limited edition, signed and framed
  • IRBRugby ball, match ball from NZ vs France pool match at RWC
  • Tennis AustraliaTickets, Australian Open Women’s final
  • Prime Minister Gillard of AustraliaWallabies rugby shirt 2011, signed
  • CMP Canterbury LtdGrain-fed, export-rated beef
  • 3 Wise MenClothing
  • GBD DezignLimited edition print
  • Premium NZ Trading CompanyBottled water
  • Minister Sharma of India  Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7Elephant sculpture
  • Prime Minister Gillard of AustraliaWine, Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • NRLTickets, NRL grand final
  • ICCCricket bat, 2015 World Cup, signed by NZ and Australian captains
  • President of the United StatesSword – replica of “Sting” from Lord of the Rings, made by Weta Workshop

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, USA Apartment, London, England Apartment, Wellington

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Individual Retirement Plan

Debts (Mortgages & Loans) (3)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust – trust loan
  • National Bank of NZ – short term depositANZ
  • Bank of America – short term deposit

overseas travel costs (6)

  • Australia (x2) – official visits
  • Australia – support NZ Warriors in NRL final
  • India – official visit
  • England – official visit
  • USA – official visit
  • France – official visit The primary expenses relating to all this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host Government.

Organisations Seeking Govt Funding (1)

  • Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club – surf lifesaving

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)
201139 declared interests

overseas travel costs (8)

  • Vietnam – official visit
  • Vanuatu – Pacific Island Forum
  • Singapore – mixed official/private
  • Japan – official visit The primary expenses relating to all this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights, and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host government.
  • Canada – official visit
  • Afghanistan – official visit
  • United States of America – official visit
  • Korea – official visit

Gifts (19)

  • New Zealand Olympic CommitteeSnell
  • Remuera Golf ClubAnnual subscription
  • FIFATickets for All Whites vs Italy match
  • HH Sheikh Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of UAEFramed modern-style painting of view of UAE
  • New Zealand Football AssociationFootball shirt, signed by All Whites
  • Yuhang Rolling Lantern Performance GroupEngraved jade column on wooden stand
  • Sir Michael Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New GuineaLarge framed picture
  • President Karzai of AfghanistanRed and cream carpet
  • DressBrown rug and national dress in velvet and gold thread
  • Premium NZ Trading CoBottled water
  • AntipodesBottled water
  • Band Together for CanterburyGuitar, signed by all acts from Band Together concert
  • Singapore GovernmentTickets to F1 Grand Prix in Singapore
  • Prime Minister Erdogan of TurkeySilver photograph frame and dish
  • Korean Society of New Zealand Rugby Union and Egg Art Foundation of New ZealandDecorated ostrich egg
  • Ikubunkan School, JapanSamurai art sword and case
  • New Zealand Football AssociationLimited edition framed All Whites shirt
  • New Zealand Rugby Football UnionTickets to watch All Blacks
  • APEC 2010 Framed replica of 1960 New Zealand Olympic team singlet, signed by Sir PeterDigital camera and digital viewer

Other Companies & Business Interests (4)

  • entities
  • Little Nellproperty investment, Aspen, Colorado
  • Z Energy LimitedCauldron Energy (sold 16 February 2010) – mining 4 Trusts JP and BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)
  • Bank of America – banking

Organisations Seeking Govt Funding (2)

  • Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club – surf lifesaving * Interest rate payable in relation to the debt is less than the normal market interest rate that applied at the time the debt was incurred or, if the terms of the debt have been amended, at the time of that amendment. ANNUAL RETURNS J. 7
  • New Zealand Football (patron of World Cup 2010 campaign) – professional football

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, United States of America Apartment, London, England Apartment, Wellington

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Individual Retirement Plan

Debts Owed to the Member (4)

  • JP and BI Key Family Trust – trust loan
  • *
  • National Bank of New Zealand – short term deposit
  • Bank of America – short term deposit
201030 declared interests

Gifts (13)

  • New Zealand Rugby UnionTickets to All Black games in Hamilton, Wellington, Tokyo and Sydney
  • The Committee for Economic Development for AustraliaTrinket box made of 5000-year old red gum, with sterling silver ornament
  • Pariroa MaraeGreenstone mere
  • Nicholas JermynShirt, tie and cufflinks
  • Prime Minister of MalaysiaPewter vase
  • Spring Fresh LimitedBottled water
  • Whale Watch KaikouraWhalebone carved ornament in shape of whale tail
  • Top Gear Live/Paul Blomfield ConsultingTickets to Top Gear Live show and dinner
  • New Zealand Rugby UnionLarge silver A$30 Limited Edition Koala Coin – Grahame Jesus Maxwell Jeff Coldrey Glass urns with gold embossing (x2), sterling silver photograph frame, bronze statute of horse – Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain 2009 signed All Blacks shirt
  • HM King Juan Carlos I of SpainIberico bellota ham
  • Kia KahaSelection of ties
  • ForumRW Williams shirt and boots (official clothing for Pacific Islands Forum)
  • Prime Minister of AustraliaLarge framed photographs of ANZACs

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, USA Apartment, London, England Apartment, Wellington

overseas travel costs (8)

  • Japan – official visit
  • Thailand – East Asia Summit
  • Singapore – APEC
  • Trinidad and Tobago – CHOGM The primary expenses related to this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation, internal flights, and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host government.
  • Australia – official visit
  • Malaysia – official visit
  • China – official visit
  • Australia – Pacific Islands Forum

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Individual Retirement Plan

Debts Owed to the Member (3)

  • JP and BI Key Family Trust – trust loan – 0% interest
  • Bank of America – short term deposit
  • National Bank of New Zealand – short term deposit

Other Companies & Business Interests (3)

  • Little Nellproperty investment, Aspen, Colorado
  • Bank of America – banking
  • Cauldron (sold 16 February 2010) – mining

Trusts (1)

  • JP and BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)
200911 declared interests

Real Property (1)

  • Family home, Parnell, Auckland Office, Huapai, Auckland Holiday home, Omaha, Rodney Holiday home, Maui, USA Apartment, London, England Apartment, central Wellington

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Individual Retirement Plan

Debts Owed to the Member (1)

  • Bank of America – short term deposit – 1%

overseas travel costs (3)

  • Peru – APEC meeting
  • Solomon Islands – bilateral meeting The primary expenses related to this travel were funded by the Crown. Some accommodation and/or other incidental expenses were met by the host government.
  • Papua New Guinea – Pacific Leaders’ meeting

Company Directorships (1)

Other Companies & Business Interests (3)

  • Little Nellproperty investment
  • Bank of America – banking
  • Jackson Mining – gold mining

Trusts (1)

  • JP and BI Key Family Trust Aldgate Trust (blind trust)
200812 declared interests

Debts Owed to the Member (1)

  • Merrill Lynch – short term deposit – 5%

Company Directorships (3)

Other Companies & Business Interests (3)

  • Jackson Mining – gold mine
  • Merrill Lynch – investment banking
  • Little Nellproperty investment

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • Individual Retirement Plan

Gifts (3)

  • HSBCRugby World Cup tickets to semi-final
  • Environment WaikatoHelicopter trip
  • Business RoundtableHelicopter trip
200710 declared interests

overseas travel costs (1)

  • Australia – meetings with Government representatives. Contributor to travel and accommodation: Government of Australia.

Company Directorships (3)

Other Companies & Business Interests (3)

  • Little Nellproperty investment
  • Merrill Lynch – investment banking
  • Jackson Mining – gold mining

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • PL Singapore Individual Retirement Plan

Gifts (1)

200611 declared interests

Other Companies & Business Interests (4)

  • Tru Test – electric fencing
  • Little Nellproperty investment
  • Jackson Mining – gold mining
  • Merrill Lynch – investment banking

Company Directorships (3)

Trusts (1)

  • JP & BI Key Family Trust

Debts (Mortgages & Loans) (1)

  • National Bank of New Zealand Limited – mortgage – floating interest rateBNZ Bank

Debts Owed to the Member (1)

  • Haunui Dairy Farm Limited – interest-bearing loan

Retirement Schemes (1)

  • PL Singapore Parliamentary Super

Source: Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Roles(2)

  • Chair, ANZ Bank New Zealand at ANZ Group Holdings Limited
  • Director at Air New Zealand
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