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Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has decided to stand for a third term.
She said she realises the move may come as a surprise after she previously indicated she would not be running again.
Ms Prendergast said she wants to lead a city that is "on a roll".
She told Newstalk ZB she believes that the stability of Wellington City Council's leadership plays a role in that success, and she added that there are still some things she wants to finish.
At the top of her list are the indoor sports stadium, art gallery and a boulevard of trees along the quay. The local body elections will be held in October.
- NEWSTALK ZB
