'A Wonderful Life': Former PM Jim Bolger Dies

Many tributes after death of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger

Jim Bolger in 2016. RNZ photo by Rebekah Parsons-King Report from RNZ Former prime minister Jim Bolger, remembered as a “towering figure” and a “man of his word”, died yesterday at the age of 90. He had been living in retirement in Waikanae. His death, after months of illness, was announced by his wife Joan, […]

'A wonderful life': Former PM Jim Bolger dies

A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Jim Bolger led NZ through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government.

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90

Jim Bolger was New Zealand's prime minister for much of the 1990s and held the King Country seat for National for 25 years.

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger Dies, aged 90 - Daily Telegraph NZ

Jim Bolger, who led New Zealand through much of the 1990s, has died at the age of 90. Surrounded by his wife Joan, nine children, and 18 grandchildren, he passed away peacefully on Wednesday. His family expressed gratitude for the care provided by Wellington Regional Hospital’s renal team and Wellington Free Ambulance, as well as for the support received during his illness. Current Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed Bolger as a “towering fi…

Statement From The Family Of Jim Bolger

The Bolger family advises that Jim Bolger has passed away at the age of 90. Jim died peacefully on 15 October surrounded by his nine children, 18 grandchildren and wife Joan. Over the period of his illness, Jim and the family have greatly appreciated the support and companionship of so many friends near and far. Joan and family would also like to thank the renal team and all the wonderful staff at Wellington Regional Hospital and Wellington Free…

Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of The Right Honourable Jim Bolger ONZ PC, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Jim Bolger was a towering figure in New Zealand’s political life – a leader of conviction, a reformer of consequence, and a servant of the people whose legacy has shaped our nation in profound and lasting ways. Born in Taranaki to Irish immigrant parents, his early life on a dairy farm instilled in him the value…