Doug Graham
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Doug Graham is a former New Zealand politician who served as a member of the National Party and held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Justice and Minister of Treaty Negotiations. Known for his involvement in significant treaty settlements, Graham was a key figure in promoting the National Party’s approach to Māori issues during his tenure in the 1990s. His contributions to the political landscape have been recognized for attempting to bridge gaps between the Crown and Māori communities.
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Jim Bolger outlined some of the initial settlements for which he and Doug Graham were responsible.
Christopher Luxon’s Government has gravely hurt Crown–Māori relationship – Chris Finlayson, KCNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Doug Graham is referenced as a politician who did not reach leadership despite his capabilities.
Duncan Garner: Exclusive, my night out on the town with Erica StanfordNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Doug Graham worked alongside Jim Bolger on major treaty settlements, which are a significant part of Bolger's legacy.
Remembering Jim Bolger, the King Country farmer who won over a nationNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Doug Graham collaborated with Jim Bolger on the Sealord Deal and subsequent settlement negotiations.
Remembering my friend Jim Bolger, one of our finest former leaders – Christopher FinlaysonNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Doug Graham is noted for being an excellent negotiator for the Treaty settlements alongside Jim Bolger.
Jim Bolger remembered as a ‘really good bloke’ after death aged 90 – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Doug Graham was the Treaty Negotiations Minister who worked closely with James Bolger on significant settlements.
Jim Bolger obituary: The man who left school at 15 and went on to become PM. His legacy is remarkableNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Doug Graham is referenced in the context of past National ministers dismayed by the coalition agreement.
Aaron Smale: PM’s disastrous handling of Treaty Principles Bill might yet be his undoingNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
