前Invercargill市长Tim Shadbolt(地方政府和毛利人权利卫士)于78岁逝世, Former Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt, a champion of local government and Māori rights, died at 78; a public funeral honored his legacy.

Invercargill和Weetermatā的前市长Tim Shadbolt爵士于2026年1月8日78时死亡。 Sir Tim Shadbolt, former mayor of Invercargill and Waitematā, died at 78 on January 8, 2026. 1月16日, Invercargill 的公民剧院举行公共葬礼, 成百上千人出席, 纪念他作为地方政府、社会正义和社区振兴热情倡导者的遗产。 A public funeral was held on January 16 at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre, attended by hundreds and livestreamed, honoring his legacy as a passionate advocate for local government, social justice, and community revitalization. 来自家人、朋友和公众人物的嘉奖强调了他自1960年代以来的积极活动、Invercargill的变革性领导以及对毛利人权利的承诺。 Tributes from family, friends, and public figures highlighted his activism since the 1960s, transformative leadership in Invercargill, and commitment to Māori rights. 他的伙伴Asha Dutt批评Invercargill市议会在最后任期内未能支持他, His partner Asha Dutt criticized the Invercargill City Council for failing to support him during his final term, calling it a betrayal. 该仪式包括Waiata、诗歌和前往东公墓进行私人葬礼的游行,后来在Ascot公园酒店举行了纪念他一生的庆祝活动。 The service included waiata, poetry, and a procession to Eastern Cemetery for a private burial, with a celebration of his life held later at the Ascot Park Hotel. 沙德波特(Shadbolt)于2019年获得骑士头衔, 因其魅力、耐力及对新西兰政治及文化景观的持久影响, Shadbolt, knighted in 2019, was remembered for his charisma, resilience, and enduring impact on New Zealand’s political and cultural landscape.