The 2022 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the 2022 New Zealand local elections that took place on 8 October 2022,[1] with the new mayor's term lasting to 2025.

[2][3][4] One of the key election issues was whether or not to build a stadium which would cost $683m.

He said in August 2021 that he would stand for mayor only and not also contest his incumbent council seat.

[7] David Meates, the former Canterbury District Health Board chief executive, announced his candidacy in June 2022.

[8][9] A debate between the 2 frontrunner candidates Phil Mauger and David Meates was hosted by Stuff on 16 Sep 2022.