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Bonita Bigham
Public Sector Earnings
$15,400
1 years of data
Latest Public Sector Pay
$15,400
FY2025 at Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ
Avg Councillor Salary
$50,045
FY2026 at Taranaki Regional Council
Professional Background
Updated 9 Feb 2026No biographical information available
Education
Not specified
Qualifications
None listed
Local Government Salary & Role History
1 role| Year | Council | Role | Ward | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Taranaki Regional Council | Deputy Chair(current) | Taranaki Māori Constituency | $50,045(avg)(highest) |
| FY2025 | Taranaki Regional Council | Deputy Chair(current) | Taranaki Māori Constituency | $49,112(avg) |
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.
Public Sector Roles
Unknown – 2025-07-31
2022-08-08 – 2025-07-31
Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.
Remuneration History
| Financial Year | Agency | Remuneration | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ | $15,400 | Full Year | Cabinet Fees Framework |
Local Government
1 role$50,045avg FY2026
Cross-Sector Roles
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- a member of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa
Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Local government remuneration from Remuneration Authority via NZ Taxpayers' Union