Sir Tim Shadbolt celebrates his re-election as Invercargill Mayor with his partner Asha Dutt in this 2019 photograph. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAOInvercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner plays an unusually large role in the city’s affairs, a pair of council-appointed observers say. Deputy mayor Cr Clark said he avoided discussing council business with Sir Tim’s partner, saying it was not appropriate. In another part of the unredacted report, observers highlighted the risk to council posed by Sir Tim’s relationship with Ms Hadley. The report also said Sir Tim’s engagement following the release of the report was inconsistent.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 02, 2021 16:30 UTC