Mayor of Christchurch
| Mayor of Christchurch | |
|---|---|
since 8 October 2022 | |
| Christchurch City Council | |
| Style | His Worship |
| Type | Council Leader |
| Member of | Christchurch City Council |
| Seat | Christchurch Civic Offices |
| Appointer | Electorate of Christchurch |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | William Wilson |
| Formation | 1868 |
| Deputy | Pauline Cotter |
| Salary | $200,000 |
| Website | Official Website |
The mayor of Christchurch is the elected head of local government in Christchurch, New Zealand; one of 67 mayors in the country. The mayor presides over the Christchurch City Council and is directly elected using the first-past-the-post method. The current mayor, Phil Mauger, was elected in 2022. The current deputy mayor is Pauline Cotter.
Christchurch was initially governed by the chairman of the town council. In 1868, the chairman became the city council's first mayor as determined by his fellow city councillors. Since 1875, the mayor is elected by eligible voters and, after an uncontested election, the first election was held in the following year.