Shadbolt gets cold feet

"Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt believes Southland and Otago may be run by a single southern council if the current National-led government is re-elected this year."

"If the present Government remains in office we could all become 'super cities'" Mayor Shadbolt said in his 'mayor's comment' segement of the ICC's draft annual plan,
"There will be forced large-scale amalgamations", he opines, summing up what he learned at the latest 'zone6 ' meeting for local body politicians.

Well Tim, if that prospect is causing you concern, it might pay to reflect on your behaviour prior to the last election when you worked vigorously to spoil Labour's chances here in the South. Your comments then doubtless contributed to the situation you as mayor, find yourself in now. Time to dub John Key 'Mugabe' now perhaps?