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.
Born on Dec 30, 1961 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,631 | $210,000 | 158$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,631 | $210,000 | 158$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Bill English was ousted by Don Brash in a National Party coup.
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New Zealand:
Bill English is a former National prime minister who critiques the centralised state-run housing agency.
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United States:
According to Bill English, a former senior Fed adviser, conducting mass layoffs at the Fed may not be so simple.
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United States:
Bill English, a Yale professor, commented on Powell's situation, expressing sympathy for the challenges he faces.
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New Zealand:
Bill English was the leader of the National Party during Jacinda Ardern's rise to power.
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United States:
Bill English argues that Powell's resignation would not help maintain Fed independence.
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New Zealand:
English set out to eliminate the large budget deficit that followed the Global Financial Crisis.
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New Zealand:
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.
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New Zealand:
Bill English led a review that found Kāinga Ora’s debt had significantly increased.
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New Zealand:
Willis said her Budget dealt with the costs in a way consistent with Key and English.
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