Tim Shadbolt in hospital for ‘respite care’

Tim Shadbolt in hospital for ‘respite care’

Former Invercargill mayor is getting short-term respite care.

Sir Tim Shadbolt in hospital for respite care after stressful period

“How many years has he got up in the morning knowing he is going to serve the people? He isn't doing that any more and that's a definite adjustment," friend says.

Shadbolt in hospital for 'respite care'

Sir Tim Shadbolt is the country's longest serving mayor. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY (file) Sir Tim Shadbolt has reportedly been admitted to an Invercargill hospital.