Bill English

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Bill English is a prominent New Zealand politician, having served as the leader of the National Party and as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2017. With a long parliamentary career, English held various ministerial positions, including Finance Minister, where he played a crucial role in shaping economic policy. Known for his pragmatic approach to governance and fiscal responsibility, he has been influential in the National Party's strategies regarding economic and social issues, including those affecting Māori communities.

Born on Dec 30, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

3,905

Power

170$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	1	5.00	0.08%	+0%	4,822,233	3,905	$210,000	170$
Totals	1				4,822,233	3,905	$210,000	170$

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Recent Mentions

New Zealand: Former short-term Prime Minister and National Party leader Bill English was commissioned to review Kāinga Ora's debt situation. 5

Chris Bishop Kieran Mcanulty Katie Nimon Doug Laing

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government-built inner-city apartments finished a year ago still sitting empty

New Zealand: Bill English announced plans to raise the age of superannuation to 67. 5

Heather Du Plessis Allan Nicola Willis Winston Peters

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: We all know we won’t return to surplus, right? - Heather du Plessis-Allan

New Zealand: Bill English, alongside Sir John Key, was noted for his fluency in managing economic expectations. 7

Christopher Luxon Dame Jacinda Ardern Grant Robertson Sir John Key Mike Hosking

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Thomas Coughlan: After the Government’s horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worse

New Zealand: Bill English is mentioned as one of the politicians Duncan Garner has interacted with. 6

Duncan Garner Erica Stanford Kane Stanford Murray Mccully Helen Clark John Key Michael Cullen Winston Peters Jenny Shipley Jim Bolger Don Brash Stephen Joyce Jacinda Ardern Christopher Luxon Simon Power Todd Muller Simon Bridges Simon Upton Doug Graham Amy Adams

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Exclusive, my night out on the town with Erica Stanford

New Zealand: Bill English's tenure as Finance Minister is referenced in relation to the NZ dollar's peak value. 6

Fran O Sullivan Ray Smith Nicola Willis

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Getting back to a higher Kiwi dollar would be a good goal for NZ – Fran O’Sullivan

United States: Bill English, a former adviser to the Fed’s Board of Governors, commented on the Fed chair's role. 5

Donald Trump Kevin Warsh Jerome Powell Kevin Hassett Bill Adams Jeffrey Schmid Austan Goolsbee Lorie Logan Beth Hammack Ellen Zentner

CNN: Trump’s pick for Fed chair is already on track to disappoint him

New Zealand: Sir Bill English is referenced in the context of National Party finance ministers tackling fiscal challenges. 5

Ruth Richardson Nicola Willis Tory Relf Grant Robertson Robert Muldoon

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis

United States: Bill English, a former adviser to the Fed’s Board of Governors, explained the structure of the Fed’s rate-setting committee. 6

Donald Trump Jerome Powell Kevin Hassett Lisa Cook Angelo Kourkafas Tom Porcelli Scott Bessent Stephen Miran

CNN: One of Trump’s most consequential decisions just got more complicated

New Zealand: Bill English took over from a retiring John Key a year out from the end of his final term. 6

Christopher Luxon Bruce Cotterill Winston Peters Todd Mclay Nikki Kaye Chris Hipkins John Key Helen Clark Judith Collins Simon Bridges Jack Marshall Norman Kirk Rob Muldoon David Lange Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore Jim Bolger

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill

New Zealand: Bill English served as Finance Minister during a period of austerity with 'zero' Budgets. 5

Alec Holden Christopher Luxon Sir John Key Keir Starmer

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Weather: Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, muggy temperatures for much of New Zealand