Phil Mauger | |
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47th Mayor of Christchurch | |
Assumed office 25 October 2022 | |
Deputy | Pauline Cotter |
Preceded by | Lianne Dalziel |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip Simon Mauger 1957 or 1958 (age 66–67) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Chrissy Mauger |
Relations | 5 |
Profession | Construction manager |
Philip Simon Mauger (born c. 1958) is a politician and former businessman who has served as the Mayor of Christchurch since 2022.
Before entering politics, Mauger owned and operated an earthmoving and construction company. In 2019 he was elected to the Christchurch City Council as councillor for the Burwood ward. At the following local-body elections in 2022 he was elected mayor of Christchurch.