While some seem happy to can the Tiwai Point smelter, it's inspiring to see the staunch pride and determination of Mayor Tim Shadbolt. The negotiators will ignore him at their own peril.

Ref: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1304/S00315/crunch-talks-on-smelter-contract-resume-in-wellington.htm
and http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/132022/invergargil-council-to-fight-for-smelter

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