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Sir Tim Shadbolt dies
Sir Tim Shadbolt served 11 mayoral terms, championed Invercargill's zero fees scheme, and was knighted for his civic contributions during a career spanning decades.
- The Invercargill City Council announced Sir Tim Shadbolt, 78, has died, and Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell extended condolences while the council paid tribute to his service.
- He rose to prominence in the 1960s as a student activist on Vietnam and apartheid issues and later served multiple mayoral terms, earning a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
- Shadbolt's colourful stunts and media work included towing a concrete mixer and appearing in a cheese ad and TVNZ shows, boosting his flamboyant public profile.
- Council ordered the Coat of Arms flag flown at half-mast and opened books of condolence at Te H+naki Civic Building, Bluff Service Centre, and online; Shadbolt's family asked for privacy.
- Locally and nationally his impact was noted as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was `saddened` and Invercargill Airport terminal was named the Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal last year.
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Labour Pays Tribute To Sir Tim Shadbolt – Labour Party
The Labour Party joins those mourning the passing of former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt. “From all of the Labour party, we are very sad to hear of the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “Sir Tim gave decades of service to the people of Invercargill. He was a passionate advocate for his community, a tireless public servant, and a voice for those often unheard. “He believed deeply in the power of people and his…
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