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Contested 2 races — 0 elected 2 not elected
Recognisable in both student activism and politics in two cities, Shadbolt was described as “a kind-hearted man who cared deeply about the people around him.”
Sir Tim Shadbolt. Photo: ODT Files Former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at the age of 78.
Though his final years as Invercargill mayor were dogged by controversy, Shadbolt was better known for his toothy grin, self-deprecating humour and uncanny political instincts.
The former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor died early Thursday morning The post Sir Tim Shadbolt has died aged 78 appeared first on Newsroom .
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