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Memorial Page for Jim Bolger

May 31, 1935 – Oct 15, 2025(90 years)Died in:Wellington, Wellington Region

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997

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Biography

Birthplace

Ōpunake, Taranaki Region

Place of Death

Wellington, Wellington Region

Nationality

New Zealand

Cause of Death

kidney failure

Children

Religion

Catholicism

Occupation(3)

politician diplomatfarmer

Awards(5)

Order of New ZealandNew Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directorshonorary doctor of Massey Universityhonorary doctor of the University of Waikato

Spouse(1)

Joan Bolger

Education(1)

Opunake High School

Jim Bolger (* May 31, 1935 in Ōpunake; † October 15, 2025 in Wellington) was a prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997. He was 90 years old. He was married to Joan Bolger. He had 9 children. He studied at Opunake High School. His faith was Catholicism. He received 5 awards, including Order of New Zealand, New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993. His cause of death was kidney failure.

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Born in Ōpunake, Taranaki Region

1935

Married Joan Bolger

1963

until 2025

New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993

1993

Order of New Zealand

1997

honorary doctor of Massey University

2002

Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors

2010

honorary doctor of the University of Waikato

2019

Died in Wellington, Wellington Region (kidney failure)

2025

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Jim Bolger. Forever remembered.