Tim Shadbolt’s unlikely journey from scruffy ratbag to Sir Tim Shadbolt KNZM began on February 19, 1947. Sir Tim was the eldest son of Donald (also known as Tim) and Josien (Poppy). Tim Shadbolt, student activist. In 2022 came the end of an era as Sir Tim lost to former deputy mayor Nobby Clark by 847 votes. Sir Tim was afforded the rare honour of a public funeral service, held at a packed Civic Theatre.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2026 04:36 UTC