Sir Tim Shadbolt. Photo: ODT FilesFormer Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at the age of 78. His partner Asha Dutt described Sir Tim as "a kind-hearted man who cared deeply about the people around him". “Sir Tim served an incredible eight terms as mayor of Invercargill, and he leaves an enormous legacy within our community. Sir Tim Shadbolt stands beside his portrait by Deidre Copeland.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 08, 2026 04:19 UTC