Robert Lee

Currently serving: Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward, Rotorua Lakes Council
Party Independent
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Robert Lee’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 3 races — 2 elected 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Rotorua Lakes Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    [email protected] 021 347 620 Ballot name: Robert Lee
    Final Not elected
  • Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
    Rotorua Lakes Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    [email protected] 021 347 620 Ballot name: Robert Lee
    Final Elected
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Rotorua General Ward
    Rotorua Lakes Council
    Affiliation: Rotorua District Residents & Ratepayers
    Final Elected
Offices held
  • Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
    Rotorua Lakes Council
    Oct 2022 – present
In the News
Rotorua Lake Council election results finalised: Robert Lee, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait returns confirmed
NZ Herald — October 17, 2025

The final results for Rotorua's election have now been declared.

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.

Rotorua needs its ‘mojo back’: Robert Lee’s mayoral campaign driven by transparency, rates, tourism
NZ Herald — September 23, 2025

Robert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.

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