Hastings Heretaunga ward candidate Ann Redstone says that despite having the numbers at this point to gain a seat on council, with only a two-vote advantage ahead of fellow candidate Jason Whaitiri it was still anyone's game.
Although the gap was a bit wider on Saturday, by Sunday afternoon it had become more of a nail-biter as she awaited the final results to come out on Thursday.
"I am very hopeful nothing will change but am also aware that with a two-vote advantage things could easily swing the other way.
"I certainly hope I get an opportunity to represent the 2063 people who have voted for me and I really look forward to being their voice at the council table."
She would, however, be spending the week on tenterhooks, she said.