Bill English

New Zealand politician and former PM

Bill English - New Zealand politician and former PM
Born

December 30th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

New Zealand

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Served as the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand from December 2016 to September 2017. Held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister. Played a significant role in economic management during his tenure. Engaged in policies focusing on social welfare and education reforms.

served as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2017

was Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2016

led the National Party in the 2017 election

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