Mayor of Waikato
| Mayor of Waikato | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 11 October 2025Aksel Bech | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Member of | Waikato District Council |
| Seat | Ngāruawāhia |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Salary | $157,039 |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Waikato officiates over the Waikato District of New Zealand's North Island.
Aksel Bech is the current mayor. The previous mayor (2022-25) was Jacqui Church and, before her, Allan Sanson, a third generation farmer who had served on the council since 2001 and had been mayor since 2010. His predecessor was another conservative farmer, Peter Harris, who took over the job when the first mayor, another farmer, Angus Macdonald, stood down in 2001. Angus Macdonald died in 2010. The 2021 salary of the mayor was $148,500.