Bill English

Bill English

politician New Zealand

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 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
331,237
Power
20,217$
Sentiment
5.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 9 5.00 0.76% +10% 4,822,233 40,118 $210,000 1,747$
United States 2 5.50 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 291,119 $21,000,000 18,470$
Totals 11 335,824,884 331,237 $21,210,000 20,217$
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Recent Mentions

United States 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 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 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 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 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

New Zealand New Zealand: In 2011 and 2012, Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets. 5

Richard Chambers Kash Patel Mark Mitchell Judith Collins Christopher Luxon Sir John Key
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Police Commissioner accidentally took FBI’s Kash Patel for ‘brief dip’ during active tsunami advisory

New Zealand New Zealand: Finance Minister Bill English is referenced regarding budget decisions during his tenure. 5

Carel Viljoen Angus Graham Stephen Bonnar Anthony Lipanovic Fan Lane Nichols John Key Christopher Luxon Keir Starmer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former Beca principal Carel Viljoen avoids jail over $2m fraud case

New Zealand New Zealand: Bill English is mentioned as the Finance Minister who delivered 'zero' Budgets during a previous government. 5

Chelsey Field Danni Hullett Inspector Grantham Dean Field Alan Parker Christopher Luxon Sir John Key Keir Starmer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sanson deaths and house fire: Friend thanks public who donate $250k as Chelsey Field mourns her three children

New Zealand New Zealand: Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets during a challenging economic period. 4

Sean Lyons Chelsea Daniels Christopher Luxon Keir Starmer Sir John Key
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Scam losses hit $3b as report warns Kiwis face rising online fraud – The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: In 2011 and 2012, Finance Minister Bill English delivered 'zero' Budgets. 5

Donald Trump Christopher Luxon Keir Starmer Sir John Key
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Herald afternoon quiz: November 17