Mayor of Taupō
| Mayor of Taupō | |
|---|---|
since 2025 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Joan Williamson |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Salary | $143,105 |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Taupō officiates over the Taupō District Council.
The mayor of Taupō is the head of the municipal government, and presides over the district council. The mayor is directly elected using a first-past-the-post electoral system. The office was established on 1 December 1989, after the formation of the district council in the 1989 local government reforms. John Funnell is the current mayor of Taupō.