The mayor of Western Bay of Plenty officiates over the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

James Denyer is the current mayor of Western Bay of Plenty. He was elected in 2022.

List of mayors There have been seven mayors of the Western Bay of Plenty. Name Portrait Term of office 1 Michael Parke-Pittar 1989–1992 2 Joan Kehely 1992–1996 3 Maureen Anderson 1996–2001 4 Graeme Weld 2001–2008 — Ross Paterson 2008–2009 (acting) 5 2009–2016 6 Garry Webber 2016–2022 7 James Denyer 2022–present

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