Geoff Summers

Geoff Summers

chairman New Zealand

Geoff Summers is the chairman of the Remuneration Authority in New Zealand, responsible for overseeing the remuneration of local government officials, including councillors. In a recent discussion regarding the pay of Tauranga City councillors, he explained that the higher minimum remuneration for Tauranga compared to larger cities was due to the smaller number of councillors and the unique work commitment associated with the role. Summers highlighted the challenges in accurately assessing the workload of local government roles, noting that the authority's evaluations are based on available data and feedback from local councils.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,344
Power
189$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,344 $210,000 189$
Totals 1 4,822,233 4,344 $210,000 189$
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New Zealand New Zealand: Geoff Summers is the chairman of the Remuneration Authority who explained the remuneration differences among councils. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tauranga City councillor pay rises: Why they earn $163k for a ‘part-time’ job