Mayor of Tauranga
| Mayor of Tauranga | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms of Tauranga | |
since 2 August 2024 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Seat | Tauranga |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable |
| Formation | 1882 |
| First holder | George Vesey Stewart |
| Deputy | Jen Scoular |
| Salary | $172,918 |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Tauranga is the head of local government in Tauranga, New Zealand's fifth-largest city. The mayor presides over the Tauranga City Council. The mayor is directly elected using the single transferable vote method. The current mayor is Mahé Drysdale, elected in the 2024 Tauranga local elections. He assumed office on 2 August.