Sir Bill English
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19614.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Sir Bill English authored a report criticizing Kāinga Ora for its financial practices.
Kāinga Ora lists $20m Albany site after scrapping ‘twin towers’ housing planNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Sir Bill English announced a plan to raise the NZ Super age from 65 to 67.
We own two rental properties with debt of $96k, should we sell a property to pay it off? – Mary HolmNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
Sir Bill English is mentioned as a comparison to Nicola Willis regarding budgetary approaches.
Nicola Willis v Ruth Richardson and the battle to get back to black – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Sir Bill English is mentioned in the context of having the support of Key and Ardern for reform.
Taxpayers’ Union to target Nicola Willis with major campaign on tax and debt - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Sir Bill English's short-lived interregnum is referenced in the context of government performance.
Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Sir Bill English is mentioned as a former Finance Minister who delivered 'zero' Budgets during his tenure.
‘Move-on’ orders for homeless come as public disorder hits 10-year lowNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Sir Bill English is a former Finance Minister noted for delivering 'zero' Budgets.
Labour MP Ingrid Leary deletes post complaining Government didn’t invite her to event, despite invite from organiserNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Sir Bill English is mentioned in the context of maintaining support for NZ First.
Future Fund flop: Labour struggles to sell first major election policy - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Polling analysis suggests that, since the election, Hipkins has so far won back around 180,000 voters who picked Sir Bill English in 2017.
Labour’s Tāmaki Makaurau byelection debacle demands ruling out Te Pāti Māori – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
Sir Bill English is mentioned in the context of leadership changes within the National Party.
Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Sir Bill English warned that if problems weren’t fixed, 'NCEA will lose credibility.'
NCEA’s demise is a lesson in failed educational policy – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Sir Bill English established ImpactLab, which tracks welfare spending.
The Wellbeing Protocol: How to beat loneliness, and other goals for good community fundingNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Sir Bill English is referenced as another mentor to Nicola Willis regarding fiscal matters.
NZ Super needs to be cut now - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Sir Bill English is noted for his high borrowing percentage during his tenure.
Labour’s credibility demands big new tax promises - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Sir Bill English argues for the Crown to withdraw from housing construction.
After the storm: Homes and communities fit for the future - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
Sir Bill English led a review that found the agency’s debt had significantly increased.
Kāinga Ora is selling up in Auckland’s most expensive suburbs: CEONew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Sir Bill English is referenced in comparison to Luxon's stance on LGBTQI+ issues.
Duncan Garner: Why I’m picking Christopher Luxon won’t lead National into the next electionNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Sir Bill English is mentioned as a former Prime Minister who survived the health portfolio.
Christopher Luxon has just one job next week – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Sir Bill English led a review of Kāinga Ora that showed the agency was underperforming and not financially viable.
Rotorua Kāinga Ora ‘container homes’ cost $630,000 each to buildNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
