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Kate Hawkesby: My hero of the week
I have a hero of the week this week. In the wash up from the local body elections, and although very excited about the country's newest and youngest Mayor 23-year-old Ben Bell of Gore, which is quite an achievement - my bouquet goes to Rotorua's new Mayor Tania Tapsell.
Absolute go-getter, smart, considered, hardworking and really passionate about her city. She’s the sort of Mayor you feel happy for, irrespective of any political direction, just because they feel like they’ve earned it.
They deserve to be where they are, they’re in it for the right reasons. Not platitudes and empty words, but…
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