Geoffrey Palmer
Sir Geoffrey Palmer is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand, serving from 1989 to 1990. A prominent politician and lawyer, he has been a leading figure in New Zealand's constitutional reform and is well-known for his work on the Treaty of Waitangi and public policy. Throughout his career, Palmer has advocated for in-depth legislative processes and has been involved in various significant legal and political reforms in the country.
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Geoffrey Palmer lasted 13 months before Mike Moore took over.
Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill
New Zealand· 2025-12-06
Geoffrey Palmer, a minister and later Prime Minister in the fourth Labour Government, published a white paper on his Bill of Rights reforms in 1985.
‘Mana motuhake Māori – Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seatsNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Geoffrey Palmer portrays a character dealing with the stresses of elderly women in Clockwise.
‘Verging on unwatchable’: Guardian writers on their most stressful movies | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-10-11
Their proponents are familiar faces on the select committee circuit, Wellington academics and lawyers associated with Victoria University, Jonathan Boston, Eddie Clark, Graeme Edgeler, Dean Knight and Sir Geoffrey Palmer.
David Seymour issues regulations bill ultimatum as committee threatens to break Parliament – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Geoffrey Palmer was the Environment Minister who initiated the RMA reforms.
Government mulls dramatic reform of local government, slashing number of councils — Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Geoffrey Palmer is mentioned as a former Deputy Prime Minister who later became Prime Minister.
David Seymour sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, succeeds Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Geoffrey Palmer is listed among the former deputy prime ministers who became Prime Minister.
David Seymour weighs in on Opposition, Treaty Principles and being hated as he prepares to become Deputy Prime Minister - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Ex-Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer was present at the campaign launch.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Geoffrey Palmer, a former Prime Minister and constitutional lawyer, called New Zealand an 'executive paradise'.
Four-year parliament terms: Governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – an extra year won’t change that - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says Govt process ‘fundamentally flawed’.
Treaty Principles Bill: Former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says Govt process ‘fundamentally flawed’New Zealand· 2025-02-13
