Bill English
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.
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Bill English announced plans to raise the age of superannuation to 67.
We all know we won’t return to surplus, right? - Heather du Plessis-Allan
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
Bill English, alongside Sir John Key, was noted for his fluency in managing economic expectations.
Thomas Coughlan: After the Government’s horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
Bill English is mentioned as one of the politicians Duncan Garner has interacted with.
Duncan Garner: Exclusive, my night out on the town with Erica StanfordNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Bill English's tenure as Finance Minister is referenced in relation to the NZ dollar's peak value.
Getting back to a higher Kiwi dollar would be a good goal for NZ – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Bill English, a former adviser to the Fed’s Board of Governors, commented on the Fed chair's role.
Trump’s pick for Fed chair is already on track to disappoint him
United States· 2025-12-12
Sir Bill English is referenced in the context of National Party finance ministers tackling fiscal challenges.
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Bill English, a former adviser to the Fed’s Board of Governors, explained the structure of the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
One of Trump’s most consequential decisions just got more complicatedUnited States· 2025-12-08
Bill English took over from a retiring John Key a year out from the end of his final term.
Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Bill English served as Finance Minister during a period of austerity with 'zero' Budgets.
Weather: Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, muggy temperatures for much of New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
In 2011 and 2012, Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets.
Police Commissioner accidentally took FBI’s Kash Patel for ‘brief dip’ during active tsunami advisoryNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Finance Minister Bill English is referenced regarding budget decisions during his tenure.
Former Beca principal Carel Viljoen avoids jail over $2m fraud caseNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Bill English is mentioned as the Finance Minister who delivered 'zero' Budgets during a previous government.
Sanson deaths and house fire: Friend thanks public who donate $250k as Chelsey Field mourns her three childrenNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets during a challenging economic period.
Scam losses hit $3b as report warns Kiwis face rising online fraud – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
In 2011 and 2012, Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets.
Herald afternoon quiz: November 17New Zealand· 2025-11-17Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets during his time in office.
National is still fighting the last war and risks losing the next one – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
As Finance Minister in 2015, Bill English targeted 28%.
Seven long‑term agreements to secure New Zealand’s future - Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-10-25Sir Bill English is among the former politicians at Bolger's funeral.
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeralNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Bill English was part of John Key's elite circle of advisers.
Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle - Ask Me AnythingNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Bill English is a former Finance Minister who had a more respectful relationship with the CTU during his tenure.
Leading trade unionist Richard Wagstaff says Key met with him regularly but Luxon has refusedNew Zealand· 2025-09-21
Bill English was ousted by Don Brash in a National Party coup.
Christopher Luxon leadership speculation: Why rolling a PM is so rare - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-08
Bill English is a former National prime minister who critiques the centralised state-run housing agency.
Roofless people: Has the coalition put a wrecking ball through public housing?New Zealand· 2025-08-11
According to Bill English, a former senior Fed adviser, conducting mass layoffs at the Fed may not be so simple.
Trump is quietly changing the Fed, even without firing PowellUnited States· 2025-07-28
Bill English, a Yale professor, commented on Powell's situation, expressing sympathy for the challenges he faces.
Powell privately adamant that he will serve out his full term at the FedUnited States· 2025-07-25
Bill English was the leader of the National Party during Jacinda Ardern's rise to power.
Aaron Smale: Jacinda Ardern’s second term as PM was an opportunity lostNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Bill English argues that Powell's resignation would not help maintain Fed independence.
Jerome Powell must quit to save the Fed, one prominent economist saysUnited States· 2025-07-22
English set out to eliminate the large budget deficit that followed the Global Financial Crisis.
Rating NZ’s finance ministers from best to worstNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
A review led by former Prime Minister Sir Bill English last year found the agency’s debt had jumped from $2.7 billion in 2018 to $12.3b by June 2023.
Kāinga Ora could lose millions on Wellington site after housing plans scrappedNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Bill English led a review that found Kāinga Ora’s debt had significantly increased.
Kāinga Ora cans hundreds of social housing building projects after review, takes up to $180m hitNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
Willis said her Budget dealt with the costs in a way consistent with Key and English.
Nicola Willis says Greens’ claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of thatNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
National under Sir Bill English first proposed lifting the age to 67 in the election campaign of 2017.
Inside Economics: Should you take New Zealand Superannuation if you don’t need it ... plus, is the Reserve Bank’s focus too narrow?New Zealand· 2025-06-04
