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Laurie Foon

Avg Councillor Salary

$118,323

FY2026 at Wellington City Council

Current Council Role

Councillor

Wellington City Council

Professional Background

Updated 12 Feb 2026

No biographical information available

Education

Not specified

Qualifications

None listed

Local Government Salary & Role History

3 roles
YearCouncilRoleWardSalary
FY2026Wellington City CouncilDeputy MayorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$118,323(avg)(highest)
FY2025Wellington City CouncilDeputy MayorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$113,353(avg)
FY2024Wellington City CouncilDeputy MayorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$105,283(avg)
FY2023Wellington City CouncilDeputy MayorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$105,283(avg)
FY2021Wellington City CouncilCouncillorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$111,000(avg)
FY2020Wellington City CouncilCouncillorPaekawakawa/Southern Ward$111,000(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.

Local Government

3 roles
Councillor(Paekawakawa/Southern Ward)Current
Wellington City Council
2025-10-01 – present
$118,323avg FY2026
Councillor(Paekawakawa/Southern Ward)Former
Wellington City Council
2019-10-12 – 2022-10-08
$118,323avg FY2026
Deputy Mayor(Paekawakawa/Southern Ward)Former
Wellington City Council
2022-10-08 – 2025-10-11
$118,323avg FY2026

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