Mayor of Matamata-Piako

The mayor of Matamata-Piako officiates over the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand's North Island.^[3]

Mayor of Matamata-Piako
Incumbent Ash Tanner[1] since 16 October 2025
Style	His/Her Worship
Member of	Matamata-Piako District Council
Seat	Te Aroha
Term length	3 years, renewable
Formation	1989
Salary	$134,533 [2]
Website	Official website

Ash Tanner is the current mayor of Matamata-Piako.^[1]

List of mayors

Since its formation in 1989, Matamata-Piako District has had five mayors, with one holding the position on two non-consective occasions. The following is a complete list:

	Name	Portrait	Term
1	Ken Thomas		1989–1998[4]
2	Hugh Vercoe		1998–2013[5]
3	Jan Barnes		2013–2019[6]
4	Ash Tanner		2019–2022[7]
5	Adrienne Wilcock		2022–2025[8]
(4)	Ash Tanner		2025–present[1]