Jim Bolger
James Brendan "Jim" Bolger ONZ (31 May 1935 – 15 October 2025) was a New Zealand businessman and politician for the National Party. He was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He served as Prime Minister from 2 November 1990 to 8 December 1997.
Jim Bolger | |
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.jpg) Bolger in 2018 | |
| 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
| In office 2 November 1990 – 8 December 1997 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Deputy | |
| Governor-General | |
| Preceded by | Mike Moore |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Shipley |
| 7th Leader of the National Party | |
| In office 26 March 1986 – 8 December 1997 | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Jim McLay |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Shipley |
| 25th Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 26 March 1986 – 2 November 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Jim McLay |
| Succeeded by | Mike Moore |
| 27th Minister of Labour | |
| In office 13 December 1978 – 26 July 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
| Preceded by | Peter Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Stan Rodger |
| 39th Minister of Immigration | |
| In office 13 December 1978 – 12 February 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
| Preceded by | Frank Gill |
| Succeeded by | Aussie Malcolm |
| 1st Minister of Fisheries | |
| In office 8 March 1977 – 13 December 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
| Succeeded by | Duncan MacIntyre |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for King Country Taranaki-King Country (1996–1998) | |
| In office 25 November 1972 – 6 April 1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Shane Ardern |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Brendan Bolger 31 May 1935 Ōpunake, New Zealand |
| Died | 15 October 2025 (aged 90) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents |
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| Profession | Politician, businessman |
Bolger was born in Opunake, Taranaki. He was a Roman Catholic and was married to Joan Riddell from 1963 until his death. They had nine children.[1]
Bolger died on 15 October 2025 at a hospital in Wellington, New Zealand from renal failure at the age of 90.[2]
Jim Bolger Media
Jenny Shipley mounted a coup against Bolger in December 1997.
Bolger presides over a student's graduation at the University of Waikato, 2008.
Jim Bolger, at Fieldays 2018 at Mystery Creek, on 13 June 2018
Bolger and Helen Clark in 2022
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References
- ↑ "Members". Collegium International. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90". RNZ. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
Other websites
Media related to Jim Bolger at Wikimedia Commons