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  Tim Shadbolt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Timothy Richard Shadbolt (Born February 19, 1947) is the mayor of the city of Invercargill, New Zealand, and former mayor of Waitemata City (now part of Waitakere City).
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Shadbolt was prominent in the Progressive Youth Movement, a radical organisation, and was arrested 33 times during political protests.
In 1993, Shadbolt ran successfully for the position of Mayor of Invercargill.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tim_Shadbolt   (407 words)

  
 Maurice Shadbolt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maurice Francis Richard Shadbolt (4 June 1932—10 October 2004) was a New Zealand writer.
Shadbolt suffered from Alzheimer's disease from April 1997 onwards.
A cousin, Tim Shadbolt, is Mayor of Invercargill.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maurice_Shadbolt   (130 words)

  
 Bags of local colour by Bruce Ansley | New Zealand Listener
Shadbolt conducts an English lesson in a village school, just as Palin had done the previous week; now it's the children looking on politely in both cases.
Shadbolt staggers to the top of Mt Kinabalu, complaining all the way, moving with the speed and verve of a Southland Sunday and arriving at the summit absolutely shagged ("the bastard knocked me off!").
Shadbolt should have stuck to drinking the water, for he hooks into the rice wine, gets rat-faced, makes a speech ("It's verrry nishe to be here …"), has an unsuccessful attempt at "House of the Rising Sun" on a guitar, then flakes.
www.listener.co.nz /printable,2857.sm   (887 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Tim Shadbolt said today from his Chambers in Invercargill, "There are some simple solutions for Auckland, if only they were united and innovative with a Mayor Robbie protege at the helm".
Tim’s father was a schoolteacher and a pilot in the Free Air Arm and the family moved to England during the Korean War.
Tim was educated in England, Holland, New Lynn Primary, Blockhouse Bay Primary, Glenavon Primary, Avondale Intermediate and Rutherford High.
www.property.org.nz /Files/MR-TShadbolt.doc   (635 words)

  
 Toastmasters New Zealand - Communication and Leadership Award
Tim Shadbolt is in his third term as Mayor of Invercargill and says during the last nine years in Invercargill the highlights have been to build an international airport, an aquatic centre, a zero-fee educational programme and numerous promotional campaigns.
His Worship Tim Shadbolt, the Mayor of Invercargill, is a truly outstanding recipient of New Zealand Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award 2005.
Tim had shown himself to be an able communicator and leader and was a worthy recipient of the 2005 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership award.
www.toastmasters.org.nz /index.cfm/news/c_l_award.html   (1400 words)

  
 CriticWeb::Archive - The Perfect Woman: Hard Road or State Highway?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt, a loud-and-proud member of the negative team, candidly told Critic it was certainly not a hard road finding the perfect woman.
Shadbolt cherishes New Zealand's wide range of womanhood from the "radical lesbian separatists" to those more "subordinate and submissive".
Comedian Raybon Kan, Shadbolt's steely and unforgiving opponent, told Critic in strictest confidence it was indeed a hard road finding the perfect woman.
www.critic.co.nz /showfeature.php?id=871   (412 words)

  
 Movienet
The previous day we had flown into town to be met by Tim Shadbolt, Invercargill’s mayor, a local celebrity and a cast member of the film.
Tim recently captured New Zealand’s attention when he starred as a competitor in a nationally televised ballroom dancing contest.
It is rumored that somehow Tim managed to stay in the competition far longer than his dancing talents warranted due to his extraordinary personality and the help of the local community who spent thousands of dollars texting their support to the TV network.
www.movienet.com /worldsfastestindian.html   (808 words)

  
 Print Article: The feminist who fell foul of NZ law   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Police said there was a "possibility" the Australian-born feminist, academic and author could be arrested on the warrant for her jailing when she arrives in New Zealand on September 26 to attend a forum at the Festival of Auckland.
The jailing in 1972 of Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt for saying "bullshit" over a loudspeaker prompted Ms Greer's deliberate provocation of authorities at the Auckland meeting.
Mr Shadbolt said he was sure Ms Greer would appreciate the irony of being able to watch the "bugger" Toyota advertisements on television while contemplating the warrant for her arrest.
www.theage.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2003/08/23/1061529378282.html   (281 words)

  
 Massey University Extramural Students' Society Inc
Pat Martin talked to Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt.
Tim Shadbolt has always had a broad smile.
Community funding stops this year, but SIT expects to show a profit by the end of 2004, says Mayor Shadbolt.
www.massey.ac.nz /~wwexmss/Offcampus/November2003/southlandbackground.htm   (544 words)

  
 Wanganui District Council: Media Releases
I first remember seeing Tim Shadbolt on a soapbox (literally) in central Auckland's Albert Park in 1971.
This week's meeting with Invercargill's Mayor Tim was to find out more about the process of managing our world premiere of The River Queen, as on October 12 Invercargill premieres 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Anthony Hopkins as the star.
Mayor Tim and Events Manager, Lynne, were able to share many a pearl of wisdom with Philip Shackleton (WDC Economic Development Manager), Richard and myself.
www.wanganui.govt.nz /news/showNews.asp?id=360   (405 words)

  
 Gilbertian Gossip No. 8 -- November 1977
Shadbolt, Point and Dame Carruthers were all dramatically "wrong" in the real sense: where was the pathos in Roger Nicholls' Point which Gilbert clearly wrote into the part all the way through?
Tim Johnson romped through Shadbolt with an irrepressible "joie–de–vive", scuttling in and out of doorways like a large Water–Rat, always with a glint in his eyes.
Her wooing of Shadbolt, particularly, was wonderful; especially as Dick Stockton entered into the spirit of the setting with a very wry sense of humour, stroking his arm while replacing the keys.
math.boisestate.edu /GaS/newsletters/gossip/no08/gg08_11.html   (1074 words)

  
 Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
The mayors who formed the core group with Mr Moore were Sukhi Turner (Dunedin), Jenny Brash (Porirua), John Chaffey (Hurunui), Tim Shadbolt (Invercargill), Derek Fox (Wairoa), and Jill White (Palmerston North).
Tim Shadbolt, Mayor of Invercargill, says: "I am delighted to be part of the MAYORS TASKFORCE for JOBS so that we can find out how other cities are tackling this problem, and also develop strategies for national campaigns that will initiate more work for all New Zealanders.
The core group of the taskforce is: Garry Moore (Christchurch), Derek Fox (Wairoa), Sukhi Turner (Dunedin), Jenny Brash (Porirua), John Chaffey (Hurunui), Tim Shadbolt (Invercargill) and Jill White (Palmerston North).
www.jobsletter.org.nz /mtfjobs/mtfjobs05.htm   (1357 words)

  
 TVNZ - Tvnz - Media Releases - Charity Donations From Dancing With The Stars - 5 July 2005
The Sunday night entertainment show caught the imagination of the New Zealand public with 831,400 viewers tuning into the semi-final to see Tim Shadbolt, Shane Cortese, and Norm Hewitt strut their stuff on the dance floor.
Controversy raged throughout the series from episode two with glamorous Nicky Watson first to be ousted from the show through to popular actor Theresa Healey voted off in spite of her strong dance performances.
However, the final outcome determined by an independent company, saw Tim Shadbolt with the lowest score from not only the judges but the public with 20.48% of the public vote, Norm 42.81% and Shane, 36.71%.
corporate.tvnz.co.nz /tvnz_detail/0,2406,311594-180-245,00.html   (485 words)

  
 NZOOM - ONE News - National
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has welcomed the government lifeline thrown to the threatened Southerner train service.
Shadbolt says that will give more time to look at options for rail travel in the south and the reprieve has come at a good time.
Shadbolt says his council will look at bankrolling the money, provided other local authorities pay it back.
onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,57624-1-7,00.html   (233 words)

  
 Toastmasters New Zealand - Past Conventions
Southland Spirit of a Nation brand manager opened the convention with a side-splitting address that included using Colin Perfect as his lawnmower, Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt was in his usual witty form and real estate agent White entertained the audience with his music and home-spun humour.
Tim gave a very humourous speech in response to his Award and said that he thanks his communication skills to his teacher when he was 6 years old.
She was a trained opera singer who told Tim to, "Express yourself!" and he has always been able to speak confidently ever since.
www.toastmasters.org.nz /index.cfm/Events/Past_Conventions.html   (728 words)

  
 Mayor Tim to Return to Concreting for Alive at Borland Programme -
Invercargill City Mayor Tim Shadbolt will be returning to his former trade - albeit briefly - when he helps participants on the tenth Alive at Borland programme lay concrete at Borland Lodge on Wednesday 13 July 2005, at 2pm.
Mr Shadbolt will lead the construction of a wheelchair access ramp to the new reception area, as part of a large-scale redevelopment project at Borland Lodge.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt is passionate about the Alive at Borland programme and emphasises the value of every skill learned.
www.southlandnz.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=148   (595 words)

  
 Movers & shakers by Diana Wichtel | New Zealand Listener
Tim Shadbolt's partner is called, simply, Rebecca Nicholson.
This didn't stop Tim Shadbolt from raving romantically, "She is the most intelligent and beautiful woman who has come into my life and given me the gift of dance!"
Tim Shadbolt and Norm Hewitt may both be built like the proverbial brick ablution block, yet they looked as though they were having … well, a ball.
www.listener.co.nz /default,3970.sm   (834 words)

  
 Tauranga City News :: Archive
Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt received a national award in Tauranga at the weekend..
In accepting, Tim Shadbolt says the key to his success is that people still want to hear real people in a live setting.
Toastmasters spokesman Ray Wolken says Tim's wit compassion and social conscience combine with the gift of the gab to make this most ordinary of Kiwi blokes the most extraordinary communcator.
www.citynews.co.nz /archives/archive_details.php?unique_id=3206   (81 words)

  
 Massey News Article |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Despite not wanting to appear biased, Director of Massey Agriculture Stuart Morriss told the crowd that it was agriculture in the provinces that provided the froth for all those who sip lattes on The Terrace in Wellington.
Palmerston North Mayor Mark Bell-Booth joined with Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and South Taranaki Mayor Mary Bourke to campaign for the provinces.
Mr Shadbolt, who proved popular with the crowd, spoke of honesty residing in the provinces.
www.massey.ac.nz /~wwpubafs/2002/masseynews/aug/aug5/stories/mayor_debate.html   (290 words)

  
 Ormondville Rail Preservation Group Inc - Southerner train service
Comments last night from Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt have antagonised Don Gibson, the chairman of West Coast Railways, the company being asked to save the Southerner passenger rail service.
Figures released by Environment Southland showed about the $1.5 million of public money was needed to prop up the Southerner in its first year of operation under private enterprise.
Mr Shadbolt said he was willing to consider the subsidy funding but said the local authorities were being asked to come up with about $600,000 on the "flimsiest of business cases" and an "impossibly short timetable."
www.geocities.com /ormondvillerail/bayex/southerner.html   (769 words)

  
 Comix Nation
As demonised as rock'n'roll and twice as subversive, Kiwi comics of today are the evolution of a counter-culture that began in the 1970s.
Tim Bollinger explores the past and present of local comic book creation to reveal the truth about a phenomenon that is attracting world attention (yeah, you wish!).
For those who don't know, Alister Taylor was the publisher of Tim Shadbolt's "Bullshit and Jellybeans, the Whole Earth Catalogue" and other New Zealand underground publications of the 1970s.
comics.org.nz /wiki/index.php?ComixNation   (2388 words)

  
 Rod to ride on Tim's train - Green Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Green Party co-leader Rod Donald will join Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt in a day trip on the threatened Southerner train tomorrow.
Mr Shadbolt invited people to make the excursion and show they are interested in rail travel before Monday's meeting with the new owners West Coast Railways in Dunedin.
"When Tim asked me to match him by under writing this venture for $1000 I thought I'd better put my money where my mouth is. With all the trains now full I'll only have to buy my own ticket," Rod Donald said.
www.greens.org.nz /searchdocs/PR4518.html   (211 words)

  
 Tauranga City News :: Archive
Invercargill's dancing mayor says criticism from the judges on the Dancing with the Stars television programme has conditioned him for his next stage role.
Mayor Tim Shadbolt is starring in a Tauranga production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starting Friday.
He says the "heavy judges ripping the snot out of him" conditioned him to the booing and hissing he expects to receive on stage as the evil 'Baron Wasteland.' The proceeds of ticket sales for the night of the 21st go to Project Hope.
www.citynews.co.nz /archives/archive_details.php?unique_id=3361   (84 words)

  
 Forums - Dancing with the stars
Tim Shadbolt cant dance for nuts (one of the judges told him to go home)but continues to get votes because of his political savvy.
Next week we will have to sit through two exhibitions of butchery by Tim rather than two of grace and skill by Bernice.
They were correct stating Bernice was the most improved but I would have thought Tim would have been gone a few weeks ago---he's shocking......maybe he's said to Invercargill "If you vote for me you'll get free rates for the year"
www.racecafe.co.nz /forum/showthread.php?t=3844   (252 words)

  
 NZ police may want a word with Greer - smh.com.au
Police confirmed there was a "possibility" the Australian-born feminist could be arrested on the warrant for her jailing.
The 1972 jailing of Tim Shadbolt, now Invercargill mayor, for saying "bullshit" over a loudspeaker prompted Ms Greer's deliberate provocation of authorities at the meeting.
She had been passed a note at her packed town hall meeting in March 1972 telling her of Mr Shadbolt's jailing.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/08/23/1061529377916.html?from=storyrhs   (277 words)

  
 The Southland Times: local, national & world news from Southland's daily newspaper: Survey results rile Mayor Tim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In the survey, which was published in the July edition of Reader's Digest, Mr Shadbolt was ranked 34th out of 50, while politicians were regarded as the least trusted of 30 ranked professions.
In his report to the council meeting on Tuesday, Mr Shadbolt took issue with New Zealanders' views.
Even after numerous tabloid allegations of him snorting cocaine and engaging in rampant homosexual activity while married, Mark Todd still features in the top 50 (39th).
www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3381069a6011,00.html   (235 words)

  
 Recap - Episode Seven | TV ONE PROGRAMMES | TV ONE | tvnz.co.nz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Brendan agreed, saying that he loved seeing the dance, but they could have done a harder routine.
Alison praised Tim for smiling throughout the routine - even when he made timing mistakes.
"You've done a really great job with Tim," Paul said to Rebecca, saying her choreography and training had been successful.
tvnz.co.nz /view/page/442303/591519   (396 words)

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