Mayor of Central Hawke's Bay
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 |