included an 11.7% pay cut for councillors without leadership roles than the equivalent position received in the previous term. In late October, Benson-Pope supported an unsuccessful motion by Green councillor Marie Laufiso to close the pay gap between councillors assigned deputy chair roles and those without these duties. The motion was defeated by a margin of 11 to 4 votes. In December 2022, the DCC was required to consider a revised remuneration proposal after the Remuneration Authority determined the paycut was unlawful. In mid December 2023, Benson-Pope voiced opposition to Health New Zealand's proposed budgetary cutbacks to operating theatres and facilities in plans for the rebuilt Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin's primary hospital. He also campaigned for the Hospital to be rebuilt according to its original specifications. In late January, Benson-Pope filed a motion urging the DCC to contribute NZ$130,400 for a public campaign to support the hospital rebuild project as it was outlined in the final business case. On 31 January, the DCC voted unanimously to support Benson-Pope's motion to fight changes to the Dunedin Hospital's design. Personal life Benson-Pope is married with twin children. References Further reading External links NZ Parliament website details on David Benson-Pope Labour Party website entry for David Benson-Pope Timeline: Benson-Pope career controversy, from TV ONE 1950 births Living people New Zealand Labour Party MPs Dunedin City Councillors Members of the Cabinet of New Zealand University of Otago alumni New Zealand educators New Zealand MPs for Dunedin electorates People educated at King's High School, Dunedin Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives 21st-century New Zealand politicians Christchurch College of Education alumni