Don Paterson
Don Paterson’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 2 races — 1 elected 1 not elected
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Final Not elected
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Te Ipu Wai Auraki General WardRotorua Lakes CouncilAffiliation: Saving RotoruaFinal Elected
Offices held
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Te Ipu Wai Auraki General WardRotorua Lakes CouncilOct 2022 – present
In the News
Race briefing: A fractious, personal fight over Rotorua’s future
The Spinoff — October 3, 2025One 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?
From golf to Hollywood: A plan to reinvent Rotorua
Stuff — September 25, 2025Mayoral candidate Don Paterson wants Rotorua Lakes Council to start thinking outside the box when it comes to tourism, development and revenue.
Rotorua mayoral election: Don Paterson says city must think outside the box
NZ Herald — September 25, 2025Don Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.
Haehaetu Barrett’s exit from Rotorua mayoral campaign raises election integrity questions
NZ Herald — September 13, 2025With her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to vote
Rotorua Daily Post — August 5, 2025Have more information about Don Paterson? Help improve this page by suggesting additional details.
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