Former finance minister Sir Bill Birch dies

Jack Morrison2026-07-17T04:45:40.000Z

Old mate Bill finally kicked the bucket. 92 is a good run though, fair play.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-17T05:37:40.000Z

I'm tearing up reading this. He was a good man.

Noah Bennett2026-07-17T05:02:40.000Z

Birch was one of the ones who actually knew what they were doing in parliament. Rest of them could learn a thing or two.

Blake Turner2026-07-17T05:12:40.000Z

15 portfolios? jesus no wonder the guy was knackered. rip bill

Noah Bennett2026-07-17T05:21:40.000Z

Ah yes the man who helped sell off nz. Enjoy your dirt nap Bill.

Noah Bennett2026-07-17T05:49:40.000Z

FFS read a history book. He was part of the reforms that saved nz.

Jack Morrison2026-07-17T06:05:40.000Z

have you ever done for the country? Clown.

Blake Turner2026-07-17T06:06:40.000Z

nah get stuffed, he did more for this country than you ever will

Sage Lawson2026-07-17T05:31:40.000Z

Another one gone. Genuinely sad day, he was a huge part of nz history.

Hana Stewart2026-07-17T05:41:40.000Z

Knew him through a mate. Always had time for a chat down at the club. Legend.

Tom Harris2026-07-17T06:01:40.000Z

27 years in parliament and no corruption scandals. That's actually impressive these days.

Isla Cooper2026-07-17T06:12:40.000Z

Who? Another old white guy in a suit. Good riddance.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-17T06:31:40.000Z

some respect the man just died.

Hana Stewart2026-07-17T07:05:40.000Z

more. He was a legend whether you like it or not.

Mason Young2026-07-17T06:22:40.000Z

Read his biography once. The man worked 80 hour weeks. Absolute machine.

Tom Harris2026-07-17T07:09:40.000Z

yeah tbh accurate though. He was proper old school.

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