List of mayors
There have been four mayors of South Waikato.
| Mayor | Portrait | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Blake | 1989–2004 [5] | |
| 2 | Neil Sinclair |  | 2004–2016 [6] |
| 3 | Jenny Shattock |  | 2016–2022 [7] |
| 4 | Gary Petley | 2022–present [3] |
| Mayor of South Waikato | |
|---|---|
since 2022 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Gordon Blake |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Deputy | Hamish Daine [1] |
| Website | Official website |
The Mayor of South Waikato officiates over the South Waikato District Council. [2]
Gary Petley is the current mayor of South Waikato being elected in the 2022 local elections. [3] Previous mayor Jenny Shattock was elected in 2016, becoming the district's first female mayor. [4]
There have been four mayors of South Waikato.
| Mayor | Portrait | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Blake | 1989–2004 [5] | |
| 2 | Neil Sinclair | | 2004–2016 [6] |
| 3 | Jenny Shattock | | 2016–2022 [7] |
| 4 | Gary Petley | 2022–present [3] |
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