Grant Robertson

Grant Robertson

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Grant Robertson is a prominent New Zealand politician who has served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. A member of the Labour Party, he has been influential in shaping economic policy and fiscal strategy in New Zealand. He has held office since 2017 and is known for his focus on social issues and economic growth. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Treasury's revised economic forecasts, which significantly impacted the government's budget planning.

Born on Dec 30, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
10,260
Power
447$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.21% +0% 4,822,233 10,260 $210,000 447$
Totals 1 4,822,233 10,260 $210,000 447$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson was a crucial player in both promises, both behind the scenes and later as an MP and minister. 5

Duncan Garner Chris Hipkins Christopher Luxon Erica Stanford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Has Labour got an election year bribe up its sleeve?

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned in relation to the finance spokesman position. 5

Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Simeon Brown Louise Upston Paul Goldsmith Chris Penk Simon Watts Mark Mitchell Sir John Key Dame Jacinda Ardern Kelvin Davis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned as the architect of the Budget Responsibility Rules. 5

Thomas Coughlan James Shaw Luxon Willis Sir Michael Cullen Gareth Morgan Ruth Richardson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026: National has broken some promises. It wants Labour to start doing the same – Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: In the 2021 Budget, Finance Minister Grant Robertson increased main benefit levels in real terms. 6

Louise Upston Jacinda Ardern Michael Cullen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: We’ve forgotten how to tackle child poverty - it’s time to remember

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned in relation to the wealth tax idea that was criticized by right-wing parties. 5

Paul Henry Seymour Jacinda Ardern David Parker Brooke Van Velden Nicole Mckee
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Paul Henry delivers comms masterclass, but will it last?

New Zealand New Zealand: Robertson’s Budgets delivered surpluses in 2018 and 2019, before going into deficit during the Covid era. 5

Nicola Willis Key English Government
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nicola Willis’ return-to-surplus promise echoes repeat surplus forecasts – Richard Prebble

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson addressed the legislation while discussing student wellbeing and support services ahead of exams. 6

Steph Martin Ben Tomsett
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Otago University rejects claims Grant Robertson breached neutrality rules over Definitions of Woman and Man bill

New Zealand New Zealand: The public money the team relied on flowed from the huge top-up that Peters secured through Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s first Budget. 5

Winston Peters Nanaia Mahuta Tracy Atiga
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The heroic business case that underpinned Moana Pasifika’s failed model – Kate MacNamara

New Zealand New Zealand: Willis is progressing a new prudential levy on banks to help pay for their own regulation. 7

Willis Simon Watts Christopher Luxon Simeon Brown Chris Bishop Winston Peters Erica Stanford Mark Mitchell Nicole Mckee Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplus

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson was recognized for his skill in managing economic expectations during difficult times. 7

Christopher Luxon Dame Jacinda Ardern Sir John Key Bill English 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