2022

Mayor of Rotorua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Rotorua District Council mayoral election.

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Fletcher Tabuteau

Fletcher Tabuteau

Raj Kumar

Raj Kumar

Rania Sears

Rania Sears

Reynold Macpherson

Reynold Macpherson

Kalaadevi Ananda

Kalaadevi Ananda

Tania Tapsell

Tania Tapsell

Ben Sandford

Ben Sandford

Ben Sandford

Independent

Ben Sandford

Independent

Why I'm standing

I was born and raised in Rotorua, and I live here and work in a local businesses as a lawyer. I love Rotorua and I believe we have have so much potential. I want to do everything I can to make Rotorua the best place in Aotearoa NZ to live and work. A place where everyone has opportunities.

About me

I competed in three Winter Olympic Games and have have extensive knowledge as an athlete representative and lawyer. I have held governance and leadership positions in international and national organisations. I am also involved in a number of local community groups both as a volunteer and in governance. I know how to build teams, set goals, advocate, create partnerships, work collaboratively, make informed decisions and get stuff done.

My priorities
  1. Support communities, including better public spaces, better place making, and environment.
  2. Build capacity, including support growth, improve infrastructure and more housing.
  3. Invest, including in inner city development and day-time/night-time economy.
Before politics

Lawyer

Residence

Kawaha Point

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

I was born and raised in Rotorua, and I live here and work in a local businesses as a lawyer. I love Rotorua and I believe we have have so much potential. I want to do everything I can to make Rotorua the best place in Aotearoa NZ to live and work. A place where everyone has opportunities.

About me

I competed in three Winter Olympic Games and have have extensive knowledge as an athlete representative and lawyer. I have held governance and leadership positions in international and national organisations. I am also involved in a number of local community groups both as a volunteer and in governance. I know how to build teams, set goals, advocate, create partnerships, work collaboratively, make informed decisions and get stuff done.

My priorities
  1. Support communities, including better public spaces, better place making, and environment.
  2. Build capacity, including support growth, improve infrastructure and more housing.
  3. Invest, including in inner city development and day-time/night-time economy.
Before politics

Lawyer

Residence

Kawaha Point

Age

43

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