Andrew King (mayor)


Andrew King was the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand, from October 2016 to October 2019.

Early life

King attended Hamilton Boys' High School and completed an apprenticeship in combustion engine reconditioning before training as an electrician and working self-employed. King worked for three years in London in building maintenance. After returning to New Zealand, he began property investment in Hamilton and Auckland and opened the businesses Kings Cars and Kings Finance.

City council and mayor

King ran for the Hamilton city council in the West ward with his son Josh on the "Two Generations" ticket in the 2013 elections. King received the fifth-most votes and was elected. However, Josh received the eighth-most and was not elected.
King announced his mayoral campaign on 1 August 2016. He was elected mayor in the 2016 election held on 8 October, and began his term on 9 November. King will finish his term on 24 October 2019.

Personal life

King is Christian. He is married to Anne, and the couple have three children.