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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 8:14a.m.

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Christchurch City Council chief executive Tony Marryatt has had a pre-Christmas boost - his pay packet has risen by more than 14 percent to nearly $540,000 a year.

Councillors voted seven to five to approve the pay increase behind closed doors on Thursday, his first since 2009 when he was on $470,400.

Councillor Glenn Livingstone told The Press the increase was "appalling" considering the hardship many in the city were suffering following the February 22 earthquake.

"He's getting more than the prime minister and more than Roger Sutton ... Roger Sutton (the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive) has the more important job and I think we all know that."

Mr Sutton is paid $500,000 and the recently reappointed Mr Marryatt will get $538,529 a year.

But Mayor Bob Parker says the increase reflects the increase in the market and also Mr Marryatt's performance over the past two years, which included coping with the devastating February 22 earthquake.

"The past year in particular has been a very difficult one for our city and Mr Marryatt has led the organisation of 2500 staff during the Civil Defence emergencies and also in the period after the emergency in restoring services to the city."

The council believed the increase recognised Mr Marryatt's skills and experience and also his ability to take on the responsibility of rebuilding Christchurch, Mr Parker said.

Earlier this year the Wellington City Council increased the pay of its chief executive Gary Poole 3.2 percent to $419,230. Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay is paid $442,413.

Prime Minister John Key has just had his pay packet increased $11,000 to $411,510.

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26 Jan 2012 08:01a.m.

rae green wrote:

this all boils down to absolute greed of man the more they get the more they want. Nobody and i mean nobody is worth that money its disgusting. If he's a man with any pride he would refuse that increase bet he don't just another greedy. Leaving new zealand land of the long white shroud. Don't want to see a chinese prime minister.

29 Dec 2011 08:13p.m.

Peter Lynch wrote:

http://www.facebook.com/NoPayRiseForTonyMarryatt We are protesting on the Wednesday 1st of February at 12:00p.m. at the Civis Chambers 53 Hereford Street, oppositethe CHCH Police Station.

20 Dec 2011 12:13p.m.

Dodger wrote:

This is outrageous! Earthquake or no, it is only his job! By the same argument, everyone else in Christchurch deserves a big rise! This is something for the Occupy Christchurch! Protest and Overturn this madness! Sack the whole council!
The earthquake saved Bob Parker's job. He should take a pay cut! REVOLT!

20 Dec 2011 08:38a.m.

Brent Silby wrote:

I would like to know what this Council CEO does for his $540,000 yearly pay packet. Since I am paying part of his wages, I think I have the right to know what he does all day. Well, he's on vacation right now, so I guess today he's doing nothing.

20 Dec 2011 12:16a.m.

Mat wrote:

If this guy had the same responsibility in the private sector, he would be earning just as much and possibly with extra perks. Why should people expect them to work for less?? Huge responsibility should equal huge reward, and if you don't live up to the pay/ expectations you get the boot. The council is clearly happy with this man.. all is well with the system.

19 Dec 2011 09:27p.m.

Martin wrote:

Yes but Pete...where does NZ think it is in the world to be paying such amounts....to anyone. we have a total population of 4.3 million for goodness sake...the whole country having less than the major Australian cities. It makes no sense surely. There must be countless well qualified people out there who would not expect anthing like so so much for the job. I think most people are too shocked to know what to say at something like this. Nothing to do with Tall Poppy syndrome

19 Dec 2011 01:07p.m.

Homer wrote:

And people wonder what is wrong with the world today. So many only think of themselves and there are so many in need what a shameful world we live in.

19 Dec 2011 10:05a.m.

Steve in ChCh wrote:

This is beyond a joke! Again Parker and his cronies have a 'public excluded' meeting, so much for his open and transparent council! Parker need to go back to what he did -infront of a TV camera and out of the council he is Mayor of down here and the CEO...out of the job! What the hell is next for us down here? Yes, you got it, our rates will be going up again.

19 Dec 2011 09:52a.m.

Pete wrote:

Tall poppy syndrome lives on. The worst part of our culture. Do people leave our shores to earn more overseas - or choose to earn a decent living in societies where achieving is accepted and without the constant tall poppy culture. Why don't our citizens aspire to achieve rather than trying to drag others down to their level? Blowing their candle out won't make yours burn more brightly.

19 Dec 2011 09:44a.m.

bOb wrote:

"But Mayor Bob Parker says the increase reflects the increase in the market" Yeah he would say that, they are all just basically covering each others arses, looking after their future prospects of pay rises and making sure they don't fall out with each other. 14% is pretty hefty given how much hes already over paid.