Veteran broadcaster and Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins has died

Monday 27 July 2026 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 27 Jul, 8:31pm

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Jim Hopkins, a veteran broadcaster, author, and long-serving Waitaki District councillor, has died. The Waitaki District Council announced his death on Monday evening. Hopkins served as an Oamaru ward councillor for nearly two decades.

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1. StuffMon 27 Jul, 6:27pm

   Broadcaster and Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins dies (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 27 Jul, 7:12pm

   Jim Hopkins, veteran broadcaster and long-serving Waitaki councillor, dies (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 27 Jul, 7:21pm

   Veteran broadcaster and Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins dies (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via RNZMon 27 Jul, 8:31pm

   Veteran broadcaster Jim Hopkins dies aged 80 (opens in new tab)

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