Note 4: Personnel costs
Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2010.
| Actual | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2010 | |
| $000 | $000 | |
| 32,996 | Salaries and wages | 33,010 |
| 1,167 | Other employee-related costs | 315 |
| 903 | Employer contributions to defined contribution plans | 967 |
| 751 | Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements | (272) |
| 35,817 | Total personnel costs | 34,020 |
Employer contributions to defined contribution plans include contributions to the Auditor-General's retirement savings plan, Kiwisaver, and the Government Superannuation Fund.