Funeral for Sir Tim Shadbolt Underway in Invercargill

‘Council have blood on their hands,’ Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner says at funeral

The long term partner of the late Sir Tim Shadbolt took aim at those who made his last time in office so difficult.

Funeral for Sir Tim Shadbolt underway in Invercargill

NZ today farewells one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.

Sir Tim Shadbolt farewelled in Invercargill

In a celebration of his life Sir Tim Shadbolt has been described as a "gift" who took the time to listen and "never said anything unkind".

Funeral service to be held today for Sir Tim Shadbolt

Tributes have been flowing in for the former mayor since he died last week, describing him as a colourful and charismatic character who championed local politics and his city.

Final Farewell For Sir Tim Shadbolt

Sir Tim Shadbolt was farewelled in Invercargill with a moving service filled with poetry, waiata, haka, and humour, celebrating the life of one of New Zealand’s most enduring political figures.The funeral took place at the Civic Theatre on Thursday, 8 January, following Sir Tim’s death at age 78. His casket was led onto the stage in a formal procession, accompanied by the ILT City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band.Family members, friends, and d…