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Earthquake showed Parker's skills - PM

Updated at 6:11 am on 10 October 2010

Prime Minister John Key has congratulated Bob Parker on being re-elected as Mayor of Christchurch.

Mr Parker received 68,000 votes, 17,000 more than his closest rival, Wigram MP Jim Anderton.

Mr Key says it can be hard to get a good public profile at local government level, but the Canterbury earthquake on 4 September showed voters Mr Parker's management and leadership skills.

He says the people of Christchurch feel confident in their mayor's leadership.

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