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flag New Zealand honored former PM Jim Bolger, who died at 86, for his transformative reforms, Treaty settlements, and national unity efforts.

flag New Zealand’s Parliament honored former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, who died on October 15, 2025, at age 86. flag Tributes recognized his transformative leadership from 1990 to 1997, including the controversial “mother of all Budgets,” major economic reforms, and the introduction of the Mixed Member Proportional voting system. flag Bolger was praised for advancing early Treaty of Waitangi settlements, notably with Ngāi Tahu, and for balancing New Zealand’s U.S. alliance with its nuclear-free policy. flag Colleagues across parties highlighted his integrity, respect for Māori, and commitment to national unity, with many calling him a foundational figure in modern New Zealand.

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