Lifelong friend Gary McCormick said Sir Tim had a landmark smile and a personality to match it.
The funeral service would be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre from 2pm Friday, January 16. It would be livestreamed on the Invercargill City Council YouTube account and his tribute page.
Partner Asha Dutt said he was the cornerstone of their family, who promoted Invercargill for decades and was a champion for the underdog.
“Tim was a kind-hearted man, who cared deeply about the people around him,” she said.
A private celebration of Sir Tim and interment at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery would be held after the service.
– RNZ