Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78 | Sir Tim Shadbolt dead at 78 | ‘Our hearts are broken’: Sir …

Explore the latest developments concerning Sir Tim Shadbolt.

Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78

Former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt died early this morning.

Sir Tim, who was awarded the Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year's Honours List, served eight terms as Invercargill Mayor between 1993 and 1995, and again between 1998 – 2022, and two terms as Waitematā (Auckland) Mayor, between 1983 and 1989, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in New Zealand.

"Today we lost the cornerstone of our family and the man who has devoted himself to promoting the City of Invercargill for almost 30 years," the mayor's partner of many decades, Asha Dutt, said in a statement on behalf of the family.

'Our hearts are broken': Sir Tim Shadbolt dies, aged 78

Sir Tim, 78, passed earlier this morning, the Invercargill City Council announced today.

In a post on social media, his family said: "Our hearts are broken."

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell extended his condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Sir Tim, on behalf of the entire community.

“Sir Tim served an incredible eight terms as Mayor of Invercargill, and he leaves an enormous legacy within our community. He was widely known, not only for his genuine pride in our community and the people within it, but equally for his colourful personality, infectious enthusiasm, and his tireless advocacy for Invercargill – both locally and throughout the country.

The dynamic landscape of current events often brings forth significant discussions. Monitoring these developments provides crucial insights.

For more detailed information, explore updates concerning Sir Tim Shadbolt.

For more news…