Official Information Request - Media/ communications information
Sent: Wednesday, 6 July 2022 10:52 am
Subject: LGOIMA request – media/communications
I refer to your email of 7 June 2022 regarding media/communications information. Your request has been processed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.
Please find below the information requested as per your email:
1. Number of FTE communications/media staff employed in each year (this includes all internal and external communications staff/content producers and social media staff)
2017/18 | 8 staff (6.6 FTE) |
2018/19 | 10 staff (7.1 FTE) |
2019/20 | 11 staff (8.9 FTE) |
2020/21 | 11 staff (8.75) |
2021/22* | 9 staff (9.65) |
* During the 2021/22 year communications staff were consolidated into one area under the DCE District Leadership and Democracy.
2. The salary range paid to communications staff in each year.
2017/18 | $60,000 - $125,000 |
2018/19 | $60,000 - $130,000 |
2019/20 | $60,000 - $130,000 |
2020/21 | $60,000 - $130,000 |
2021/22 | $7,500* - $130,000 |
* See further information under question 9.
3. Number of communications/media contractors used in each year.
2017/18 | 5 |
2018/19 | 5 |
2019/20 | 2 |
2020/21 | 4 |
2021/22 | 5 |
4. Total sum paid to communications contractors in each year.
2017/18 | $315,611.94 |
2018/19 | $206,320.53 |
2019/20 | $45,669.09 |
2020/21 | $38,304.90 |
2021/22 | $85,419.63 |
5. A breakdown of positions and numbers employed in each role (ie how many media advisors, senior media advisors, internal communications, managers, social media producers/managers)
2017/18
Marketing and Communications Lead – Arts & Culture
Digital Print and Communications Lead – Te Aka Mauri
Manager Council Communications – RLC
Communications Advisor – RLC x 2
Communications Advisor, Marketing – RLC
Digital Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.6
2018/19
Marketing and Communications Lead – Arts & Culture
Digital Print and Communications Lead – Te Aka Mauri
Marketing, Communications and Events Lead – Te Aka Mauri
Marketing and Communications Coordinator – Te Aka Mauri
Manager Council Communications – RLC
Senior Communications Advisor - RLC
Communications Advisor – RLC
Communications Advisor, Marketing – RLC
Digital Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.6
2019/20
Marketing and Communications Lead – Arts & Culture
Marketing, Communications and Events Lead – Te Aka Mauri
Marketing and Communications Coordinator – Te Aka Mauri
Manager Council Communications – RLC
Senior Communications Advisor – RLC x 2
Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.8
Communications Advisor, Marketing – RLC
Digital Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.6
2020/21
Marketing and Communications Lead – Arts & Culture
Digital Coordinator – Arts & Culture
Adult Learning, Programmes and Promotions – Te Aka Mauri
Manager Council Communications – RLC
Senior Communications Advisor – RLC x 2
Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.8
Communications Advisor, Marketing – RLC
Digital Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.6
2021/22
Director, Marketing and Communications - RLC
Communications Manager – RLC
Senior Communications Advisor – RLC x 2
Communications Advisor – RLC x 1.8
Marketing Advisor – RLC
Digital Coordinator – Arts & Culture
Senior Marketing Advisor – Arts & Culture
Marketing Advisor – Sir Howard Morrison Centre
6. How many media queries received in each year
2017/18 | 371 |
2018/19 | 353 |
2019/20 | 379 |
2020/21 | 480 |
2021/22 | 460 |
7. How many interview requests received in each year
We do not keep a record of interview requests. This part of your request is declined under section 17(e) that the information does not exist.
Media enquiries and responses provided are available on our website HERE
8. How many media interviews given, and to which media organisations and when
See No.7
9. Total salary costs for communications staff each year
2017/18 | $516,365.31 |
2018/19 | $514,273.08 |
2019/20 | $745,770.59 |
2020/21 | $761,006.21 |
2021/22 | $606,404.43* |
* During the 2021/22 year communications staff were consolidated into one area. The positions below were not filled for a full year. The cost is pro-rated for the 2020/21 year as indicated.
- Director, Marketing and Communications – RLC (pro-rated for 2 months)
- Senior Communications Advisor – RLC (pro-rated for 10 months)
- Communications Advisor – RLC x 0.8 (pro-rated for 7 months)
- Marketing Advisor – RLC (pro-rated for 5 weeks)
- Digital Coordinator – Arts & Culture (pro-rated for 9 months)
- Marketing Advisor – Sir Howard Morrison Centre (pro-rated for 5 weeks)
10. In each year, how many communications staff paid a salary more than $100,000 per annum and $200,000 per annum
$100,000 - $200,000 | Over $200,000 | |
2017/18 | 1 | 0 |
2018/19 | 1 | 0 |
2019/20 | 1 | 0 |
2020/21 | 1 | 0 |
2021/22 | 1 | 0 |
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Regards
Craig Tiriana Manahautū Te Tira Hautū | Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Executive’s Group |
