Phil Mauger

Philip Simon Mauger (born c. 1958) is the current Mayor of Christchurch, defeating David Meates in the 2022 local body elections. Previously he was a one-term city councillor and construction company owner.[1] He was sworn in on 25 October 2022 along with his deputy Pauline Cotter.[2]

His Worship
Phil Mauger
Mauger in 2023
47th Mayor of Christchurch
Assumed office
25 October 2022
DeputyPauline Cotter
Preceded byLianne Dalziel
Personal details
Born
Philip Simon Mauger

1957/1958 (age 64–65)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Political partyIndependent
SpouseChristene
Relations5
ProfessionConstruction manager

Early life and business career

Mauger grew up in Burwood, later moving to Avonhead. In 1974 he started working for his grandfathers company Maugers Contracting, which was involved in rebuilding streets throughout the east of Christchurch. It is the only company he has worked for and later became the owner of it.[3]

Mauger and Christchurch Mag & Turbo Warehouse owner Hayden Knighton were badly injured in 2015 when their car was sandwiched between four vehicles (including a fuel tanker) on the Great Western Highway west of Sydney necessitating a long recovery period.[4] He suffered 21 broken bones and was in intensive care for two weeks.[3]

Personal life

Mauger and his wife, Christene, have five children between them as well as five grandchildren. He is a motor racing enthusiast and has raced cars all over the world.[3]

References
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  1. "Phil Mauger wins Christchurch mayoralty". Newsline. 9 October 2022.
  2. "New mayor sworn-in, deputy appointed". Otago Daily Times Online News. 26 October 2022.
  3. "Christchurch council team". The Press. 19 October 2019. p. A15.
  4. "Christchurch men facing long recovery". The Press. 9 February 2015. p. A2.


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