List of mayors
| Name | Portrait | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham Havill |  | 1989–1998 [2] |
| 2 | John Drylie |  | 1998–2004 [3] |
| 3 | Maureen Pugh |  | 2004–2013 [4] |
| 4 | Mike Havill | 2013–2016 [5] | |
| 5 | Bruce Smith |  | 2016–2022 [6] |
| 6 | Helen Lash | 2022–present [7] |
| Mayor of Westland District | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Helen Lash since 2022 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Seat | Hokitika |
| Term length | Three years |
| Inaugural holder | Durham Havill |
| Formation | 1989 |
The mayor of Westland officiates over the Westland District of New Zealand's South Island. It has been administered by Westland District Council since 1989. [1] The current mayor is Helen Lash, who was elected in 2022.
| Name | Portrait | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham Havill | | 1989–1998 [2] |
| 2 | John Drylie | | 1998–2004 [3] |
| 3 | Maureen Pugh | | 2004–2013 [4] |
| 4 | Mike Havill | 2013–2016 [5] | |
| 5 | Bruce Smith | | 2016–2022 [6] |
| 6 | Helen Lash | 2022–present [7] |
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