11:05 am today

Richard Griffin reflects on Jim Bolger

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am today
Prime Minister Jim Bolger announces Winston Peters' dismissal from cabinet, 1991

Prime Minister Jim Bolger announces Winston Peters' dismissal from cabinet, 1991. Photo: The Dominion Post / John Nicholson

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. Speaking to Nine to Noon, he describes Jim Bolger as a great friend.