David Lange

David Lange was a prominent New Zealand politician and leader of the Labour Party, serving as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989. He is remembered for his significant contributions to New Zealand's political landscape, including his strong stance on nuclear-free policies and his charismatic, often humorous, public speaking style.

Born on Aug 04, 1942 (83 years old)

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New Zealand: David Lange was a former Labour Party leader and Prime Minister of New Zealand. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The curious case of David Lange’s missing grave – ‘It’s a bit of a mystery’

New Zealand: Bolger, and David Lange before him, altered fiscal course. 6

Jane Clifton Robert Muldoon Jim Bolger Richard Harman Tom Scott

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Jane Clifton signs off after 30 years of Listener columns

New Zealand: David Lange's premature departure in 1989 saw Geoffrey Palmer take over. 5

Christopher Luxon Bruce Cotterill Winston Peters Todd Mclay Nikki Kaye Chris Hipkins Bill English John Key Helen Clark Judith Collins Simon Bridges Jack Marshall Norman Kirk Rob Muldoon 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: David Lange is referenced as a leader who could build public support for reform. 6

Nicola Willis Matthew Hooton Christopher Luxon Sir Roger Douglas Helen Clark Sir Michael Cullen Simon Bridges Sir Bill English Jacinda Ardern Sir John Key Jim Bolger Richardson Sir William Birch Michael Reddell Williams

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Taxpayers’ Union to target Nicola Willis with major campaign on tax and debt - Matthew Hooton

New Zealand: David Lange ignored National's opposition to reform New Zealand's foreign and economic policy. 6

Matthew Hooton Nicola Willis Megan Woods Christopher Luxon John Fraser Mackenzie Bruce Cotterill Laila Harre Jim Anderton Sir John Key Helen Clark Sir Roger Douglas

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Leadership, not working groups, build consensus for policy change – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand: David Lange was a New Zealand Prime Minister who resigned after a Labour Caucus vote. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership speculation: Why rolling a PM is so rare - Audrey Young

New Zealand: David Lange was involved in the origins of the NCEA through the Learning for Life report. 5

Erica Stanford Jonathan Haidt Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins Phil Goff Lockwood Smith Helen Clark

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Erica Stanford faces greatest NCEA test - Matthew Hooton

New Zealand: David Lange was a former Prime Minister known for significant economic reforms in New Zealand. 5

Jacinda Ardern Bill English John Key Roger Douglas Grant Robertson

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Aaron Smale: Jacinda Ardern’s second term as PM was an opportunity lost

New Zealand: David Lange's Labour Party swept the National Party aside in the 1984 election, marking a significant ideological shift in New Zealand. 7

Sue Wood Jim Mclay Marilyn Waring Rob Muldoon Barry Gustafson Margaret Thatcher Ronald Reagan Ferdinand Marcos Nelson Mandela Nicolae Ceausescu Terry Wood

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former National Party president Sue Wood on Muldoon, the 1984 snap election and her new memoir

New Zealand: Prime Ministers I’ve known, Sir Robert Muldoon, David Lange, Helen Clark and Sir John Key, would not have ducked that debate. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Luxon needs to lead, not just manage, if he wants to win the next election – Richard Prebble