New ZealandMayors & regional executivesGreen PartyBay of Plenty · Whakatāne DistrictMayor of Whakatāne
Nándor Tánczos
Profile
Nándor Tánczos is a New Zealand politician and activist currently serving as the Mayor of Whakatāne, a position he assumed in 2025. Previously, he served as a Member of Parliament for the Green Party from 1999 to 2008, where he gained recognition for his work on environmental policy, restorative justice, and the Clean Slate Act. A prominent advocate for sustainable land management and cannabis law reform, Tánczos also served as a Whakatāne District councillor starting in 2016. He is known for his collaborative approach across party lines and his background as a social and political activist.
Details
- Born
- 1966-05-29 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- London, United Kingdom
- Education
- Darlington Polytech; Carrington Polytech; Waikato University; Te Whare Wananga o Aotearoa
- Career
- Journalist, co-founder of Hempstore Aotearoa, co-director of He Puna Manawa
