There is still some way to go before local government representation reflects our communities. Suggestions of a "youthquake" or "womanquake" after the recent elections may have over-egged the pudding.
Appointing a chairman or chairwoman for the Otago Regional Council may not be as simple as in past terms. Reporter Jono Edwards speculates wildly on who its next leader might be.
Dunedin city councillor Jim O'Malley says he is likely to walk away at the end of the next term, after missing out on the mayoralty and facing a difficult three years ahead.