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Minister OKs 55% Chair Fee Hike to $152k

7/2/2026

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  • Minister Chris Bishop approved a 55% increase in chair Simon Moutter's fee to $152,000, effective January 2024.
  • Bishop said the new fee fits the updated Cabinet fees framework, after the amount had not changed since 2015.
  • Labour MP Kieran McAnulty warned the rise will not sit well with New Zealanders amid rising homelessness and stagnant housing stock.