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Contested 4 races — 2 elected 2 not elected
Tania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes.
She is seeking re-election as mayor in October's local elections.
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.
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson’s Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Tania Tapsell says the group used her image and quotes without permission.
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