Christopher Francis Finlayson
$1,953,991
11 years tracked
$1,610,982
11 years of data
Professional Background
Updated 3 Feb 2026No biographical information available
Education
Not specified
Qualifications
None listed
Salary & Role History
11 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $162,500 |
| 2018 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $162,500 |
| 2017 | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Also: Attorney-General; Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations; Minister for GCSB; Minister for New Zealand Security Intelligence Service; Associate Minister for Māori Development; Ordinary MP | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437(highest) |
| 2016 | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Also: Attorney-General; Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations; Minister for GCSB; Minister for New Zealand Security Intelligence Service; Associate Minister for Māori Development | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437(highest) |
| 2015 | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Also: Attorney-General; Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations; Minister for GCSB; Minister for New Zealand Security Intelligence Service; Associate Minister for Māori Development | Minister (Cabinet) | $281,117 |
| 2014 | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Also: "Minister for Arts | Minister (Cabinet) | $275,000 |
| 2013 | "Minister for Arts Also: 268500 | Culture and Heritage" | $0 |
| 2012 | "Minister for Arts Also: 262700 | Culture and Heritage" | $0 |
| 2011 | "Minister for Arts Also: 257800 | Culture and Heritage" | $0 |
| 2010 | Attorney-General, Minister for Treaty Negotiations | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
| 2009 | Attorney-General, Minister for Treaty Negotiations | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
| Total Career Earnings (11 years) | $1,953,991 | ||
Salary data from Remuneration Authority. Annual salary based on highest-paid role held during the year.
Expense History
| Year | Role | Accommodation | Travel | Inter-Parl. | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | Other | Air | Surface | VIP | ||||
| 2019 | MP | - | - | $426 | $993 | - | - | $1,419 |
| 2018 | Minister | - | $835 | $11,293 | $5,256 | $7,552 | $8,944 | $28,381 |
| 2017 | Minister | - | $4,576 | $15,410 | $33,347 | - | $92,467 | $145,800 |
| 2016 | Minister | - | $6,420 | $19,029 | $43,843 | - | $111,443 | $180,735 |
| 2015 | Minister | - | $4,899 | $19,774 | $46,972 | - | $141,824 | $213,468 |
| 2014 | Minister | - | $7,676 | $28,624 | $54,440 | - | $59,556 | $150,294 |
| 2013 | Minister | - | $8,374 | $28,918 | $90,013 | - | $135,922 | $263,226 |
| 2012 | Minister | - | $9,149 | $33,892 | $95,390 | - | $80,792 | $219,224 |
| 2011 | Minister | - | $9,426 | $32,823 | $86,327 | - | $13,553 | $142,129 |
| 2010 | Minister | - | $7,311 | $33,199 | $91,462 | - | $60,304 | $192,275 |
| 2009 | Minister | - | $4,987 | $20,230 | $48,813 | - | - | $74,031 |
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
Crown Entity Roles (3)
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho