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:
NamePortraitTerm of office
1Hugh Hamilton1989–1995
2Hamish Kynoch1995–2001
3Tim Gilbertson2001–2007
4Trish Giddens2007–2010
5Peter Butler2010–2016
6Alex Walker2016–2025
7Will Foley2025–present