Tim Shadbolt
Sir Tim Shadbolt | |
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Shadbolt in 2019 | |
| 42nd Mayor of Invercargill | |
| In office 1998–2022 | |
| Preceded by | David Harrington |
| Succeeded by | Nobby Clark |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Eve Poole |
| Succeeded by | David Harrington |
| 35th Mayor of Waitemata City | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Covic |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 February 1947 Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 8 January 2026 (aged 78) |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse |
Miriam Cameron
(m. 1976; div. 1992) |
| Domestic partner | Asha Dutt |
| Relations | Maurice Shadbolt (cousin) |
| Children | 4 |
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Sir Timothy Richard Shadbolt KNZM JP (19 February 1947 – 8 January 2026) was a New Zealand politician. Having been an activist in his youth, he went on to serve as mayor of Waitemata City from 1983 to 1989 and then to serve as mayor of Invercargill from 1993 to 1995 and 1998 to 2022; during his term as the latter he became a national icon and a major figure of the city. His term as mayor of both cities extending over 32 years made him one of the longest-serving mayors in New Zealand history.