Wellington's mayor-elect has gone across the political spectrum to choose his deputy

Andy Foster has confirmed Green Party councillor Sarah Free as the city's deputy mayor.

Foster is centre-right politically, but it's believed the decision's largely come down to appeasing the large left influence on the council.

Free's been a councillor since 2013, and Foster describes her as experienced and personable with a real heart for the city.

He acknowledges they don't exactly have similar political leanings, but they both care about important issues for Wellington - like the environment and transport.

Meanwhile, today's the deadline for former mayor Justin Lester to call for a voting recount after losing by just a 62-vote margin.