Mahé Drysdale (Independent) has been Mayor of Tauranga since 26 Jul 2024. In the time since Mahé Drysdale took office, July 2024, filled jobs have fallen 2.5% a year, against −1.5% for New Zealand. Over Anne Tolley's tenure, 2021 to 2024, filled jobs climbed 3.4% a year. Real median pay is up 1.0% since day zero (1.0% a year). Mahé Drysdale, in office since July 2024, is the 8th holder of the office since 1991.
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