The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay officiates over the Central Hawke's Bay District Council.

Central Hawke's Bay District was formed through the 1989 local government reforms by amalgamating Waipukurau and Waipawa districts. The inaugural mayor was Hugh Hamilton who served for two terms from 1989 to 1995.

The current mayor of Central Hawke's Bay is Will Foley.

List of mayors Since its formation in 1989, Central Hawke's Bay District has had six mayors. The following is a complete list:

Name Portrait Term of office 1 Hugh Hamilton 1989–1995 2 Hamish Kynoch 1995–2001 3 Tim Gilbertson 2001–2007 4 Trish Giddens 2007–2010 5 Peter Butler 2010–2016 6 Alex Walker 2016–2025 7 Will Foley 2025–present

List of deputy mayors

+NameTermMayorTrish Giddens2004–2007GilbertsonUnknown2007–2010GiddensIan Sharp2010–2019ButlerWalkerWalkerKelly Annand2019–2025Jerry Greer2025–presentFoley

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