Robert Muldoon

Robert Muldoon

politician New Zealand

Robert Muldoon was a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the 31st Prime Minister from 1975 to 1984. He was a member of the National Party and is known for his strong leadership style, controversial economic policies, and his role in New Zealand's shift towards a more state-controlled economy during the 1970s. His government was marked by significant interventions in the economy, including extensive borrowing and subsidy programs, which led to debates about fiscal responsibility and economic management. Muldoon's tenure ended with a significant electoral defeat, which shifted the country towards more market-oriented reforms.

Born on Sep 25, 1921 (103 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
11,136
Power
485$
Sentiment
4.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 4.33 0.21% +10% 4,822,233 11,136 $210,000 485$
Totals 3 4,822,233 11,136 $210,000 485$
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New Zealand New Zealand: Robert Muldoon won the election by campaigning against Roger Douglas's policy. 3

Danyl Mclauchlan Roger Douglas Helen Clark Michael Cullen John Key Jacinda Ardern Winston Peters Chris Hipkins Barbara Edmonds
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Danyl McLauchlan: 50 years of superannuation and still we get it wrong

New Zealand New Zealand: Robert Muldoon is listed among the former Deputy Prime Ministers who became Prime Ministers. 5

David Seymour Winston Peters Jack Marshall Keith Holyoake Geoffrey Palmer Helen Clark Bill English Nicola Willis Heather Du Plessis Allan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: David Seymour sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, succeeds Winston Peters

New Zealand New Zealand: Robert Muldoon is another former deputy prime minister who became Prime Minister. 5

David Seymour Chris Hipkins Jack Marshall Peters Keith Holyoake Geoffrey Palmer Helen Clark Bill English Chelsea Daniels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: David Seymour weighs in on Opposition, Treaty Principles and being hated as he prepares to become Deputy Prime Minister - The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Thanks to former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon, New Zealand’s public superannuation payment is not really pre-funded. 5

Willis Cullen Paul Goldsmith Matthew Bell Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Explained: Why the Govt is getting money from the Super Fund in 2028

Australia Australia: Robert 'Piggy' Muldoon was referenced for his comments on New Zealanders leaving for Australia. 5

Carmel Kenniff Graham Lum Wendy Bull Jim Dewar George Manojlovic Richard Stewart Kate Fraser Kelvin Atkinson David Prest Nicola Willis Bill Leigh Geoff Carey
The Sydney Morning Herald: Flush with excess

New Zealand New Zealand: Robert Muldoon was the Prime Minister of New Zealand who had a contentious relationship with Bob Jones. 5

Bob Jones Rod Vaughan Peter Mayo Lloyd Jones Renae Maihi Jane Phare
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sir Bob Jones dies in Wellington - the colourful and controversial life of a property magnate

New Zealand New Zealand: In 1983, he formed the New Zealand Party before Robert Muldoon’s snap election, splitting the National vote and helping the David Lange-led Labour Party to win the 1984 election. 5

Bob Jones Winston Peters David Lange Rod Vaughan Peter Mayo Donald Trump
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died

New Zealand New Zealand: Luxon told a potted history of Prime Minister Robert Muldoon’s economics of the 1970s as a parable for insulating a country from the global economy. 5

Christopher Luxon Donald Trump Sir Keir Starmer David Parker Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon to hit the phone to defend global trading system

New Zealand New Zealand: Muldoon's leadership from 1975-1984 was impacted by bouts of heavy drinking at critical times. 4

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New study suggests options to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers from office

Canada Canada: Robert Muldoon insisted he was still in power and could make currency decisions without consulting the incoming government. 5

Mark Carney Michael Wernick Philippe Lagasse Charles Tupper Wilfrid Laurier Joe Clark Kim Campbell Jean Chretien Doug Ford
The Globe and Mail: The federal government is in ‘caretaker mode’. What does that mean?