Former prime minister Jim Bolger at his home in Waikanae in 2020.
Moe mai rā e te rangatira.
Former prime minister Jim Bolger, 90, has died.
Bolger came to power in a landslide victory for the National Party in 1990, before winning two more elections in 1993 and 1996, then being ousted in a caucus coup.
During his time in power there were massive changes, including the introduction of MMP, the end of compulsory unionism, the first major Treaty of Waitangi settlements, the creation of the New Zealand honours system and the creation of Te Papa.
Moe mai rā e te rangatira.Former prime minister Jim Bolger and current PM Christoper Luxon at the Prime Minister’s reception after the opening of Parliament in 2023In 2017 Jim Bolger presided over the University of Waikato ceremony that awarded another former prime minister, Helen Clark, an honorary doctorate.Jim Bolger at Turangawaewae Marae in 2015 marking 20 years of the Raupatu Settlement.Former prime minister Jim Bolger and All Black Beauden Barrett released Kiwi chicks that are named after the two men at Otunahe Scenic Reserve in 2014.Jim Bolger speaking at the launch of the New Zealander of the Year Awards in 2011.Prime Minister John Key and New Zealand Post chairperson Jim Bolger launch a book published by the New Zealand Post Group, featuring the works of 50 children from around the country at Three Kings Primary School in 2010.In his role as Waikato University Chancellor Jim Bolger shares a hongi with King Tuheitia on the Waikato University marae in 2007.NZ Post chairperson Jim Bolger and Victoria University linguist Dr John Macalister launching the new NZ Post Kiwiana stamps at Parliament in 2007.In 2007 Jim Bolger became chancellor of Waikato University. Here he meets students and university officials.Jim Bolger shares a laugh with kaumatua Sir Tipene O'Regan at the Ngai Tahu leader’s This is Your Life event at Onuku Marae in 2007.Sir Roger Douglas (L) and former National prime minister Jim Bolger chat about old times at a conference at Parliament marking the 20th anniversary of the election of the Lange administration in 2004.Jim Bolger smelling the roses at his Te Kuiti farm garden in 2002.Former prime minister Jim Bolger is all smiles during his press conference after being named chairman of the new Kiwi Bank in 2001.When Jim Bolger was New Zealand Ambassador to the US, he attended the premiere of The Price of Milk in 2001. Chatting to him are (l to r) Karl Urban, Willa O'Neill, Danielle Cormack, director Harry Sinclair at the party in New York City in July 2001.Former prime minister Jim Bolger with his wife Joan after he was presented with the Order of New Zealand in 1998.Prime Minister Jim Bolger signs a condolence book in Parliament Buildings after the death of Princess Diana in 1997.Australian PM John Howard signs the guest book as Jim Bolger looks on in the Prime Minister's office. February 17, 1997.Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Ngai Tahu leader Sir Tipene O'Regan hongi after signing the South Island iwi’s deed of settlement at Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura in 1997. Treaty Settlements Minister Doug Graham signs at left.Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters pose before the the first Cabinet meeting of 1997.Prime Minister Jim Bolger near Mount Peel for the opening of Kahurangi National Park in 1996.Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Commonwealth Secretary-General His Excellency Emeka Anyaoku at the 1995 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Auckland.In 1995 Jim Bolger met South Africa’s Nelson Mandela when he visited New Zealand.Prime Minister Jim Bolger faces a media scrum on his way to caucus after Ruth Richardson resigned from Parliament in July 1994.Jim Bolger tries a woolly clowns' wig for size while greeting the Variety Club bash convoy outside Parliament on March 26, 1993.Prime Minister Jim Bolger addresses the 47th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1992.Rugby World Cup winning captain David Kirk and Prime Minister Jim Bolger in 1992.Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Finance Minister Ruth Richardson walk towards Parliament’s debating chamber for the 1991 Budget presentation.Jim Bolger, with Ruth Richardson on left, Bill Birch and Simon Upton to the right in 1990.Jim Bolger releases National Party Health Policy. July 14, 1987Jim Bolger with George Gair on March 26, 1986.In 1986 when Jim Bolger was Opposition leader, he and his wife Joan met Pope John Paul II on the Pope's visit to New Zealand.Then Prime Minister-elect Jim Bolger and his wife Joan acknowledge their support in Te Kuiti after a landslide victory in the New Zealand general election.
