Tania Tapsell

Tania Tapsell is the Mayor of Rotorua, known for her strong stance on law enforcement and community safety. She supported the police's 'Operation Trolley' aimed at addressing anti-social behavior in the CBD and emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for criminal actions, while also acknowledging the efforts of community initiatives to help those in need.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

8 wks

Reach

30,421

Power

1,325$

Sentiment

6.83

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	6	6.83	0.35%	+80%	4,822,233	30,421	$210,000	1,325$
Totals	6				4,822,233	30,421	$210,000	1,325$

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Recent Mentions

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell also criticised the regional council for its inaction. 7

Tim Manning Fiona Mctavish Jim Stanton Mathew Nash

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Fears grow for corroding Ōhau channel wall as Rotorua mayor demands action

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell acknowledged the significant harm caused by gambling in the community. 6

Conan O Brien Gregg Brown Matt Doocey Mathew Nash

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua Council maintains pokie rules but warns of wider gambling issue

New Zealand: Tania Tapsell is the current mayor of Rotorua. 6

Andrew Moraes Susan Freeman Greene Mathew Nash

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wanted

New Zealand: Mayor Tania Tapsell emphasised a need to go 'above and beyond' to ensure all wastewater decision-making was made in the public eye. 7

Lee Gregg Brown Don Paterson Conan O Brien Lani Kereopa Trevor Maxwell Mathew Nash

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua councillors debate wastewater discharge plans

New Zealand: Tapsell said the agreement was of great significance as it locked in 60% of safe drinking water for the community. 8

Robyn Bargh

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Land returned to iwi in Rotorua water partnership agreement

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said councils should not be afraid of change when it made sense for their communities. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale pushes for ‘tough’ amalgamation discussions in Bay of Plenty

New Zealand: Mayor Tania Tapsell said there was $6.262m in the 2025-26 Annual Plan for wastewater network renewal. 6

Don Paterson Conan O Brien Stavros Michael Andrew Moraes Rawiri Waru Lani Kereopa Karen Barker Megan Wilson

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sewage spills at Rotorua’s Ōhinemutu: Bid for inquiry into leaks fails

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said the city has had significant issues but working alongside the police had seen a rapid reduction in crime. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua police launch foot patrols to tackle retail crime

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell acknowledged cost uncertainty had been stressful for the Tarawera community and thanked them for their 'heartfelt' submissions during the recent Annual Plan process. 8

Todd Mcclay Doug Leeder

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tarawera Sewerage Scheme’s last-minute funding boosts add $4.685m

New Zealand: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said there was no doubt there was a significant housing need in Rotorua. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: On The Up: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families