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David William Meates MNZM is a New Zealand business leader in Christchurch, New Zealand, and son of former All Black, Bill Meates. He was chief executive of Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards until 4 September 2020. He resigned because of alleged pressure from the Ministry of Health, Crown monitor of the Health Board and Canterbury District Health Board over cost cutting measures. Meates was farewelled from his position by hundreds of people in a guard of honour. On 29 June 2022 he announced he will run in the race for Christchurch's mayoralty in the October local elections.