2016 Local body elections: Results wrap-upBEVAN READ/stuff.co.nz New Mayor Phil Goff is expecting to push for Auckland's rights with the National governments as well as shaking up the approval rating with the Auckland ratepayers. There were no major surprises and some winners literally had a close shave when results were announced earlier than expected. Go to the resultsMAARTEN HOLL/FAIRFAX NZ Justin Lester elected new mayor of WellingtonNew kids on the block included Justin Lester (Wellington), Phil Goff (Auckland), Greg Brownless (Tauranga), and Jim Boult (Queenstown). "I would also like to thank outgoing Auckland Mayor Len Brown. Lester won with a 6000-vote majority, ahead of nearest rival Nick Leggett.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2016 06:50 UTC