Tim Shadbolt

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Tim Shadbolt’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 2 races — 0 elected 2 not elected

2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
In the News
Invercargill councillors reject ‘blood on their hands’ accusation over Tim Shadbolt’s death
The Post — January 20, 2026

Shadbolt’s partner, at his funeral, blamed his deterioration on people who should have had his back. Nobby Clark says his failing health is “just the fact”.

Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt
RNZ — January 20, 2026

Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Sir Tim Shadbolt's partner at his funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands.

Laughs and lamentation: Sir Tim’s colourful legacy
The Post — January 18, 2026

OPINION: Cynics pronounced Tim Shadbolt dead decades ago. Thank god they were wrong.

Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as 'absolutely extraordinary' by family in public service
RNZ — January 16, 2026

Asha Dutt raised the treatment of Sir Tim during his final term in 2019, saying he would be proud.

Sir Tim Shadbolt to be farewelled in Invercargill today
NZ Herald — January 16, 2026

NZ will farewell one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.

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