James Gapes | |
|---|---|
 James Gapes in ca 1882 | |
| 9th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 2 January 1877 – 19 December 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Hobbs |
| Succeeded by | Henry Thomson |
| In office 15 December 1880 – 21 December 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Thomas Ick |
| Succeeded by | George Ruddenklau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 Saffron Walden |
| Died | 22 October 1899 Christchurch |
| Resting place | Linwood Cemetery 43°32′19″S 172°41′11″E / 43.5385°S 172.6863°E |
| Spouse | daughter of Mr. Le Lean (m. 1843) |
| Relations | Thomas Gapes (son) William Gapes (twin brother) |
James Gapes JP (1822 – 22 October 1899) was a local politician in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was Mayor of Christchurch on two occasions, and the father of a later mayor, Thomas Gapes. He was the first mayor who was elected by the voting public; previously city councillors chose one from their rank as mayor.