Richard Griffin reflects on Jim Bolger

16/10/2025 12 min
Richard Griffin reflects on Jim Bolger

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Episode Synopsis


Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died aged 90. He led the National Party for 11 years and served as Prime Minister for seven - including leading the first coalition government under MMP. Richard Griffin was Radio New Zealand's political editor before going on to be Jim Bolger's press secretary. He describes Jim Bolger as a great friend.