Jim Bolger

James Brendan "Jim" Bolger  (31 May 1935 – 15 October 2025) was a New Zealand businessman and politician for the National Party. He was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He served as Prime Minister from 2 November 1990 to 8 December 1997.

Bolger was born in Opunake, Taranaki. He was a Roman Catholic and was married to Joan Riddell from 1963 until his death. They had nine children.

Bolger died on 15 October 2025 at a hospital in Wellington, New Zealand from renal failure at the age of 90.

References

Other websites

 Jim Bolger at New Zealand History

Category:1935 births
Category:New Zealand businesspeople
Category:2025 deaths
Category:Politicians from North Island
Category:Prime ministers of New Zealand
Category:Republicans
Category:Roman Catholics
Category:Deaths from renal failure