'A profoundly unusual job': How do MPs' perks compare?

The prime minister is entitled to the use of Premier House, MPs may also receive entitlements relating to accommodation and travel and they receive a basic all…

RNZ · 2026-06-16T18:16:21.000Z

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Jack Morrison2026-06-16T18:23:21.000Z

Premier House? More like Premier Mansion. Must be nice getting a free house while the rest of us can barely afford rent.

Mason Young2026-06-16T18:55:21.000Z

need funding but so does fair pay for MPs. It's not either/or.

Casey Adams2026-06-16T18:43:21.000Z

oh great another article telling us how hard done by our politicians are. cry me a river

Sky Murphy2026-06-16T19:17:21.000Z

still better than my student loan mate

Mia Carter2026-06-16T19:01:21.000Z

Having a free house and travel perks while the rest of us struggle with the cost of living is just out of touch.

Mason Young2026-06-16T19:10:21.000Z

Actually the salary isn't that great for the stress they deal with. Would you want your boss yelling at you on Facebook every day?