Matthew Rosenberg

Invercargill's polarising deputy mayor says he would put his hand up to fill in as interim mayor if Sir Tim Shadbolt does not make it through this term.

In a candid interview Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt addresses speculation about his health and ability to lead, and for the first time touches on the incident that led to his licence being suspended.

Six weeks. That’s how long Gore District Council has left to make peace with residents upset over a roading project trial in their small Southland town.