`Our darkest days` - outgoing Grey District mayor reflects on Pike River mine disaster
(WorldNews New Zealand)

Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn will soon hang up his chains after announcing his retirement from local government politics. Mr Kokshoorn leaves as one of the most popular politicians of his generation - even being voted the most-trusted politician in the country. He also ran for five terms without challenge. It hasn`t always been easy stepping up...