Robert Muldoon
New Zealand Prime Minister, Finance Minister
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
August 5th, 1992
32 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
New Zealand
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Served as the 31st Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1975 to 1984. Held the position of Minister of Finance during his tenure. Initiated significant economic reforms and implemented policies that shaped New Zealand's economy during the 1970s. His leadership accelerated the transformation of the national economy and increased government involvement in various sectors.
Led New Zealand through economic reforms
Served as Minister of Finance
Introduced the Think Big projects
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