Rotorua's re-elected mayor has wasted no time congratulating herself - getting back out in the community and putting her feet under the desk in a full day of events and meetings.
Steve Chadwick's first day back on the job had her attend the official renaming of Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, speak at the opening of Mental Health Awareness Week, meet with deputy mayor Dave Donaldson, the chief executive, staff and councillors, and visit an eco-design challenge in the evening.
She said the busy day began with a "very excited and upbeat" reception from council staff this morning.
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"It's fantastic - you walk in here and I'm just overwhelmed at the responses by the staff who are really thrilled - and that's genuine, you can see it. It's lovely. People like stability."