Mayor Hamish McDouall received a dunking at the Wanganui East School annual gala on Wednesday night thanks to a pinpoint shot by one lucky student.
The mayor goaded the students, shouting "miles off" before student Levi Hoekstra, 10, took the plate and landed his second shot.
"It was awesome seeing him get wet," said Levi.
Mr McDouall says he got roped into the role before he took the top job.
"I've done it before, I promised friend that if I won the election I'd resume my dunking."