‘Tirelessly championed’ the people

Sir Tim Shadbolt turned around Invercargill's slide - former council CEO

He was also fearless but armed with "a landmark smile and laugh" which made people like him, his lifelong friend says.

In photos: Sir Tim Shadbolt, from student activist to long-serving mayor

Recognisable in both student activism and politics in two cities, Shadbolt was described as “a kind-hearted man who cared deeply about the people around him.”

‘Tirelessly championed’ the people

Former Invercargill and Waitemata mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt died early yesterday. He was 78.

Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral Service

A public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir Tim, who served as Invercargill’s longest-standing Mayor and was knighted in 2019, passed away on Thursday, 8 January, aged 78.The service will take place on Friday, 16 January, starting at 2pm. It is open to the public, offering residents and admirers a chance to pay their respects to a figure who played a maj…