Highlights: 

• Chris Hipkins as Leader of the Opposition ( as of 30 June 2024) takes $200,444 after tax income per year.
• The poorest 50% of New Zealand take home $20,780 or less after taxes. 
• MP’s also have a number of perks affording them subsidies and extra money during the year.
• Do we need politicians to benefit themselves if their ‘service’ isn’t improving the poorest 50% of the country.