Sir Tim says still waiting for apology
Sir Tim says still waiting for apology
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is disappointed he is yet to hear from the council’s chief executive after an intercepted email was used against him.
Matthew Rosenberg
Council intercept of Shadbolt email
Council intercept of Shadbolt email
An email sent by Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt was accessed by the council’s chief executive and used against him at a behind-closed-doors meeting.
Shadbolt upset over email leak that led to ‘let’s attack the mayor fest’
Shadbolt upset over email leak that led to ‘let’s attack the mayor fest’
An email sent by Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt was accessed by the council’s chief executive and used against him at a behind closed doors meeting.
Ex-mayor wants Shadbolt's items saved, offers mediation
Ex-mayor wants Shadbolt's items saved, offers mediation
A former mayor and lifetime friend of Sir Tim Shadbolt is “begging” the Invercargill City Council not to trash the memorabilia of New Zealand’s longest serving mayor.
Council turmoil: call for minister to intervene
Council turmoil: call for minister to intervene
A local government expert believes ministerial intervention is needed at the Invercargill City Council after a tumultuous week.
Sir Tim alleges ‘bullying’
Sir Tim alleges ‘bullying’
Embattled Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he has been left traumatised by workplace bullying as his deputy pushes for a vote of no confidence against him.
Invercargill mayor claims workplace bullying
Invercargill mayor claims workplace bullying
Embattled Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he has been left traumatised by workplace bullying, as his deputy pushes for a vote of no-confidence against him.
No appeals against landfill decision
No appeals against landfill decision
A controversial landfill decision that was vehemently opposed by a community group is one step closer to becoming reality.
Shadbolt claims to be target of ‘vote of no-confidence’
Shadbolt claims to be target of ‘vote of no-confidence’
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt left a meeting this afternoon convinced councillors had launched a vote of no-confidence against him, but several people present say that's not the case.
‘Hoarder’ mayor using council buildings to store personal items
‘Hoarder’ mayor using council buildings to store personal items
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is storing personal items - including furniture, mattresses and a large appliance still in bubble wrap - in council-owned buildings across the city.
Hearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland town
Hearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland town
The rejection of a new liquor outlet hoping to open in Riverton has painted a concerning picture of a toxic drinking culture in the small town.
Battle over ‘unlawful’ Southland mine exploration
Battle over ‘unlawful’ Southland mine exploration
A forestry block in rural Southland has become an unlikely battleground over the future of the planet and the economic fortunes of a nearby town.
Arts centre’s future at stake in off-licence stoush
Arts centre’s future at stake in off-licence stoush
A tug of war between a proposed new liquor store and concerned residents in a small Southland town is putting the future of an unlikely third party in jeopardy.
Logic of pipeline system queried
Logic of pipeline system queried
The Gore District Council is pouring millions of dollars down the drain with a new water pipeline system, a resident claims.
No new Maori role plans at councils
No new Maori role plans at councils
As the Invercargill City Council prepares to increase Maori representation within its ranks, another two Southland councils have revealed similar moves are not on their radars.
Council approves mana whenua roles
Council approves mana whenua roles
The Invercargill City Council is one step closer to establishing mana whenua seats within its ranks, but a kaumatua hopes it will not take another 150 years for new appointees to be treated as equals.
150 years in the making: Mana whenua seats on track for Invercargill
150 years in the making: Mana whenua seats on track for Invercargill
Invercargill City Council is one step closer to establishing mana whenua seats within its ranks, but a kaumātua hopes it won’t take another 150 years for new appointees to be treated as equals.
Diversity on councils improving, body says
Diversity on councils improving, body says
A local government support organisation says it is not surprised to hear just one in four Southland councillors are women.
More to be done to get women on councils
More to be done to get women on councils
A local government support organisation says it is not surprised to hear just one in four Southland councillors are women.
Southland councillors speak out over poor female representation in elected roles
Southland councillors speak out over poor female representation in elected roles
An Invercargill city councillor says feeling invisible and being told to calm down is part of her experience of being one of the few women in Southland local politics. Only a quarter of Southland's councillors are women.