Sir Geoffrey Palmer
Sir Geoffrey Palmer is a prominent New Zealand politician and former Prime Minister, known for his significant contributions to legal and constitutional reform in the country. He is a lifelong advocate for improving governance structures to enhance accountability and has been critical of New Zealand's centralized government system.
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Former Labour Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer was appointed president of the Law Commission 15 years after leaving politics.
India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey Young
New Zealand· 2026-01-29
Sir Geoffrey Palmer is recognized as the chief author of the RMA.
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirementsNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Sir Geoffrey Palmer launched another book challenging citizens to revitalize democracy.
What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ First; something’s cooking in Te Pāti Māori – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer called it 'the strangest piece of New Zealand legislation I have ever seen'.
Watch live: Government to make it easier for parents to open bank accounts for children; David Seymour discusses Regulatory Standards Bill after criticismNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
Sir Geoffrey Palmer criticized the excessive number of measures enacted under urgency.
David Seymour pushes Regulatory Standards Bill despite Waitangi Tribunal, public opposition - Sasha BorissenkoNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer criticises Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters for making statements averse to China.
Christopher Luxon’s China trip before Nato summit risks Beijing tension - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Sir Geoffrey Palmer is mentioned as a former leader advising the current Prime Minister.
Letters: Phil Goff’s art of saying nothing; Parliament shame; bottom trawling destructiveNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer attended David Parker's final speech.
‘Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Sir Geoffrey Palmer served as Deputy Prime Minister under David Lange.
The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80New Zealand· 2025-03-25
Sir Geoffrey Palmer argues that New Zealand is 'an executive paradise, not a democratic paradise.'
Paradise Lost: How short-term thinking, top-down governance and weak economic policies squandered NZ’s potentialNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
