Jim Hopkins, a veteran broadcaster, author, and long-serving councillor in New Zealand’s Waitaki District, has died. Multiple outlets report that Hopkins had a long career in media, working across several formats including television, radio, newspapers, and book publishing. He is also described as having served the Waitaki community through local government, representing the district council for a substantial period. The reports provide consistent biographical information about his roles in broadcasting and writing, but do not include detailed circumstances or cause of death. Tributes and acknowledgements focus on his work spanning decades and the breadth of his involvement in public life, from media production to local civic service. Overall, the coverage characterizes him as a well-known figure in the region who contributed both to communications and to district governance.