Tania Tapsell

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Tania Tapsell’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2022 and 2017 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 4 races — 1 elected 2 not elected 1 pending

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Mayor
    Rotorua Lakes Council
    Filed Elected
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Final Not elected
  • MP for East Coast
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Final Not elected
In the News
‘Short-sighted’ decision to move night market slammed by former organiser
Stuff — October 4, 2025

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said an alternative solution was needed to bring down the cost of running the weekly event.

Race briefing: A fractious, personal fight over Rotorua’s future
The Spinoff — October 3, 2025

One of the country’s best-known young mayors is going up against an uber-conservative councillor who she’s publicly accused of disrespectful conduct. Why is Rotorua the best place in the world?

Rotorua mayoral race: Tapsell ‘concerned’ if Lee re-elected; Rainbow Storytime sparks debate
NZ Herald — September 26, 2025

Tania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes.

Tania Tapsell: Unfinished business drives re-election bid with museum and core services top of agenda
NZ Herald — September 22, 2025

She is seeking re-election as mayor in October's local elections.

Rotorua mayoral candidates go head-to-head for first time
Stuff — August 30, 2025

A live online voting system asked attendees who impressed them the most on the night. Tania Tapsell came out on top, receiving a 72% share of the votes.

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