Tania Tapsell

Tania Tapsell

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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.

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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said in Rotorua funding could be used to support destination marketing, major events and other moves to attract both domestic and international tourists.

Bed tax battle: Councils and tourism operators turn up pressure on Government
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Tania Tapsell encouraged club members to continue engagement with the council.

Rotorua rugby league feud leaves clubhouse in limbo
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
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Tania Tapsell, the Mayor of Rotorua, praised Tim Anderson for his leadership and contributions to community safety.

Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson on Mauao slip response and leadership
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
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Tapsell said a change was 'common-sense'.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council readies response to local government reforms
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell expressed her devastation for the families involved in the tragedy.

Faces of the victims: Horse rider and school tutor among missing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said mountain biking was a 'massive drawcard for visitors' and contributed more than $130 million in spending a year.

$500k Rotorua mountain biking project takes Whakarewarewa Forest Loop fully off-road
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said the appeal was a reminder of the generosity continuing to 'shine' through the Rotorua community.

Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army makes 3 collection trips from Rotorua Lakes Council community drop-off point
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
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Mayor Tania Tapsell voted against including community consultation, deeming the service changes insignificant.

Rotorua council to replant high-risk city garden beds after surge in near-miss incidents
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
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At the same meeting, Mayor Tania Tapsell said the trial was only an investigation into potential options.

Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in sales
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell hopped on with donated items, saying it was encouraging to see the bus filling so quickly.

Fill the Bus Christmas Appeal: The bus has been filled as Rotorua donates food, toys and time
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
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Tania Tapsell is the mayor of Rotorua and has been mentioned in the context of local elections.

Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent history
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said she was 'very grateful' the Government was supporting the Rotorua district to be a priority area for housing.

Government to deliver 300 more social homes in Tauranga, Te Puke and Rotorua
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
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Mayor Tania Tapsell said following re-election she was 'incredibly humbled' from the support from the city.

Local elections 2025: Tight races and low turnout, who made it back and who was booted out?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
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Tania Tapsell was re-elected as Rotorua mayor and has been a councillor on three occasions.

Local elections 2025: Tania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
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Barrett will compete with incumbent Tania Tapsell for the job.

Local elections: Haehaetu Barrett back in the race for Rotorua mayor after health scare
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
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Tania Tapsell is the incumbent mayor competing in the election.

Rotorua mayoral candidate Takeina Fraser charged with disqualified driving
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
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Tania Tapsell supports the retention of the current Māori ward system in Rotorua.

Local elections 2025: Where Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wards
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
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Tania Tapsell said the community was 'incredibly proud' to host the event.

Pacific Nations Cup: Manu Samoa and Flying Fijians teams receive a Rotorua welcome – On The Up
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
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Mayor Tania Tapsell confirmed she was not using AI for campaigning.

Rotorua faces its first real test of AI in local politics
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell supported the council’s submission but previously admitted deep concerns from the community 'around the morals' of the current model.

Rotorua Lakes Council calls for fair share of online gambling profits
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said that locals are loving the increased police presence in town.

Inside the drop in serious youth offenders, and where numbers remain stubbornly high
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
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Tapsell has been an elected member of council since 2013 and took on the top job after a comfortable election win in 2022.

Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to vote
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell also criticised the regional council for its inaction.

Fears grow for corroding Ōhau channel wall as Rotorua mayor demands action
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell acknowledged the significant harm caused by gambling in the community.

Rotorua Council maintains pokie rules but warns of wider gambling issue
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
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Tania Tapsell is the current mayor of Rotorua.

Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wanted
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
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Mayor Tania Tapsell emphasised a need to go 'above and beyond' to ensure all wastewater decision-making was made in the public eye.

Rotorua councillors debate wastewater discharge plans
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
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Tapsell said the agreement was of great significance as it locked in 60% of safe drinking water for the community.

Land returned to iwi in Rotorua water partnership agreement
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said councils should not be afraid of change when it made sense for their communities.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale pushes for ‘tough’ amalgamation discussions in Bay of Plenty
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
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Mayor Tania Tapsell said there was $6.262m in the 2025-26 Annual Plan for wastewater network renewal.

Sewage spills at Rotorua’s Ōhinemutu: Bid for inquiry into leaks fails
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said the city has had significant issues but working alongside the police had seen a rapid reduction in crime.

Rotorua police launch foot patrols to tackle retail crime
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
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