Mayor Clark Returns Home Following Double Bypass Operation

Invercargill’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, is now at home recuperating from a successful double bypass heart operation. The surgery, which took place last month at Dunedin Hospital, came after Mayor Clark had a minor heart attack on December 27. Initially, a quadruple bypass was planned, but it turned out that only a double bypass was needed. Related: Deputy Mayor Ready To Step Up Into New Role

Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell expressed relief and happiness about Mayor Clark’s return home and his ongoing recovery. Campbell highlighted that while the start of the year was challenging, it’s good to see Mayor Clark getting better. He also mentioned looking forward to Clark’s full recovery and return to council duties.

While Mayor Clark recovers, which is expected to take a few months, Deputy Mayor Campbell will take charge of the Council. Mayor Clark shared his gratitude towards the hospital staff for their excellent care and thanked the emergency department at Southland Hospital for their quick response to his heart attack. He also acknowledged his partner, Karen, for ensuring he doesn’t rush his recovery.

The Council is scheduled to meet again on January 23 for a Community Wellbeing Committee meeting.