Justin Lester elected new mayor of WellingtonMICHAEL FORBES/FAIRFAX NZ Justin Lester addresses his supporters. Justin Lester walked into a Lambton Quay barbershop on Saturday afternoon looking for a quick trim - he walked out of there few minutes later as the new mayor of Wellington. ROBERT KITCHIN/FAIRFAX NZ Justin Lester leaving the barber with his wife Liz on their way to the celebration party. Lester said he was absolutely over the moon to be elected mayor of Wellington and was looking forward to getting on with the job. Wellington City Council showed plenty of cracks during Wade-Brown's last term when it came to morale and unity.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2016 03:01 UTC