Sir Bill English
Sir Bill English is a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the Prime Minister from 2016 to 2017 and has been a member of the National Party. He has held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Finance. Following a review of Kāinga Ora, English pointed out the agency's underperformance and emphasized the need for a more viable housing delivery system in New Zealand.
Born on Dec 30, 1961 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 8,049 | $210,000 | 351$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 8,049 | $210,000 | 351$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Polling analysis suggests that, since the election, Hipkins has so far won back around 180,000 voters who picked Sir Bill English in 2017.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English is mentioned in the context of leadership changes within the National Party.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English warned that if problems weren’t fixed, 'NCEA will lose credibility.'
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English established ImpactLab, which tracks welfare spending.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English is referenced as another mentor to Nicola Willis regarding fiscal matters.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English is noted for his high borrowing percentage during his tenure.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English argues for the Crown to withdraw from housing construction.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English led a review that found the agency’s debt had significantly increased.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English is referenced in comparison to Luxon's stance on LGBTQI+ issues.
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New Zealand:
Sir Bill English is mentioned as a former Prime Minister who survived the health portfolio.
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