Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt was in the passenger's seat of the mayoral car, with his partner Asha Dutt driving, on Wednesday. The Invercargill deputy mayor believes Sir Tim Shadbolt needs to respond to questions about his driving status. READ MORE:* Shadbolt says driving status a 'confidential' matter* New media protocols to rein in Invercargill City Council comments* Is time up for NZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt? Clark had personally asked Shadbolt that question and Shadbolt had told him it was a personal matter and a legal matter. Robyn Edie/Stuff Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt held a press conference late last year after concerns were raised about his leadership (video first published in November 2020).

Source: Stuff May 19, 2021 08:37 UTC