Grant Robertson

Grant Robertson

politician New Zealand

Grant Robertson is a prominent New Zealand politician who has served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. A member of the Labour Party, he has been influential in shaping economic policy and fiscal strategy in New Zealand. He has held office since 2017 and is known for his focus on social issues and economic growth. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Treasury's revised economic forecasts, which significantly impacted the government's budget planning.

Born on Dec 30, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
26,327
Power
1,146$
Sentiment
5.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 5 5.20 0.45% +20% 4,822,233 26,327 $210,000 1,146$
Totals 5 4,822,233 26,327 $210,000 1,146$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson was among those advised by Dentons regarding the Royal Commission inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. 6

Linda Clark Hayden Wilson Jevon Mcskimming Tom Phillips Chris Hipkins Dame Jacinda Ardern Ayesha Verrall Julia Phillips Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Top lawyer and former TVNZ political editor Linda Clark’s big legal career move

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson announced spending cuts in response to the deteriorating economic situation. 4

Chris Hipkins Nicola Willis Barbara Edmonds Craig Renney Chloe Swarbrick
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Thomas Coughlan: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson, along with Chris Hipkins, proposed significant funding for national resilience. 5

Winston Peters Christopher Luxon Todd Mcclay Judith Collins Sir Geoffrey Palmer Dr Amokura Kawharu Dr Mark Hickford Chris Hipkins Nicola Willis Julia Anne Genter David Seymour Gerry Brownlee Adrian Rurawhe Joseph Mooney Penny Simmonds Phil Goff Camilla Belich Greg Fleming
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Houston has experience, having led the campaign for the mixed-member proportional voting system ahead of the 2011 referendum and has been involved in several campaigns for the Wellington Central seat with Grant Robertson. 6

David Farrar Sue Worthington Ben Lott Glenn Jameson Cushla Baggott Beth Houston Kieran Mcanulty Chris Hipkins Carmel Sepuloni Willie Jackson Chris Bramwell Jill Day Rob Salmond Alex O Connor Barack Obama David Talbot Maryan Street Leroy Beckett Phil Goff Chloe Swarbrick Marama Davidson Teanau Tuiono Ricardo Mendez March Callum Purves David Seymour Stu Wilson Nick Wright James Kanagasooriam Darroch Ball Julian Paul Helen Clark
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026 campaign teams: Who is running National, Labour, Greens, Act, and NZ First’s fight for votes

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned as a comparison point for government borrowing. 5

Nicola Willis Ruth Richardson Chloe Swarbrick Mariana Mazzucato Thomas Piketty Yanis Varoufakis Gary Stevenson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Danyl McLauchlan: Between austerity and orthodoxy, NZ’s left goes quiet

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned in relation to budget spending compared to Nicola Willis. 5

Heather Du Plessis Allan Nicola Willis John Key
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: My word of the year, deja vu - Heather du Plessis-Allan

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is mentioned as the former Finance Minister who occupied the Beehive office now used by David Seymour. 5

Chloe Swarbrick David Seymour Nicola Willis Christopher Luxon John Key Winston Peters William Wilberforce Kate Sheppard Nelson Mandela
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Chlöe Swarbrick is a ‘demagogue’, says David Seymour

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson is a former Finance Minister whose budget figures are referenced in relation to Nicola Willis's plans. 5

Nicola Willis Iain Rennie Jenee Tibshraeny
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson was also mentioned for his role in the previous government. 5

Tariana Turia Christopher Luxon Adrian Orr Nicola Willis David Seymour Winston Peters Todd Mcclay Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Chris Penk Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins Ayesha Verrall Jevon Mcskimming John Tamihere
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Danyl McLauchlan’s annual awards for political bravery & buffoonery, from Schrödinger’s Legislation Prize to the Boo Radley Award

New Zealand New Zealand: Grant Robertson's tenure is referenced in relation to public spending and bureaucrat levels. 5

Ruth Richardson Nicola Willis Tory Relf Robert Muldoon Bill English
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis