importantly in terms of the result she has been campaigning/working in the electorate non-stop for about four years, compared to Kris' few months. That makes a difference. She had a profile and that worked to her advantage. She did not win, but no doubt she feels she put in a good result." References Mana 2010 Mana 2010 Mana by-election, 2010 2010s in Wellington Mana