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Brown to be briefed on plan for Maori advisers

New Wellington mayor hails 'amazing' victory

Wellington's new mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the closeness of her victory over Kerry Prendergast highlights the need for inclusiveness.

Prendergast will miss 'best job in the world'

The Green Party's Celia Wade-Brown has ousted Kerry Prendergast as Wellington mayor after the counting of special votes was completed this afternoon.

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Penny Hulse appointed Super City Deputy Mayor

Penny Hulse, Deputy Mayor of Waitakere City, has today been confirmed Deputy Mayor of the Super City by Mayor-elect Len Brown.

<i>Editorial</i>: Brown's team must sell rail to everyone

Building industry bosses are counting on Brown

Thames Coromandel new mayor elected

Does Auckland's rail network need expanding?

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Defeated but defiant: right wing's new faces hint at old-style politics

Tight-fisted Key deals blow to Brown's rail plan

Prime Minister John Key yesterday poured cold water on Super City Mayor-elect Len Brown's ambitious plans for rail.

Rail projects - way of future or a train wreck?