title: Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
text: # Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
  
  The Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty officiates over the Western Bay of Plenty District of New Zealand's North Island.
  
  James Denyer is the current mayor of Western Bay of Plenty. He was elected in 2022.
  
  ## List of mayors
  
  There have been seven mayors of the Western Bay of Plenty.
  
  | | Mayor | Term of office |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Michael Parke-Pittar | 1989–1992 |
  | 2 | Joan Kehely | 1992–1996 |
  | 3 | Maureen Anderson | 1996–2001 |
  | 4 | Graeme Weld | 2001–2008 |
  | — | Ross Paterson | 2008–2009 (acting) |
  | 5 | Ross Paterson | 2009–2016 |
  | 6 | Garry Webber | 2016–2022 |
  | 7 | James Denyer | 2022–present |
  