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flag Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell spent $15,217 on her re-election campaign, the most of any candidate, funded largely by major donors.

flag Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell raised $26,000 in donations and spent $15,217 on her re-election campaign, the highest among all candidates, with major contributions from Red Stag Timber, Stonewood Group, Unison, Prince’s Gate Hotel, and individual donor Ansheng Cheng. flag Her spending covered signage, advertising, events, and digital infrastructure. flag In contrast, three successful councillors spent nothing and received no donations, relying on name recognition. flag Other candidates had minimal or self-funded spending, while seven candidates submitted financial returns late, risking police referral under the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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