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Live: Christopher Luxon leads tributes to former National leader Jim Bolger

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Parliament heard tributes this afternoon to former prime minister Jim Bolger, who died on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Chistopher Luxon described Bolger as a "towering figure in New Zealand politics".

"(He was) a leader of conviction, a reformer of consequence, and a servant of the people whose legacy has shaped our nation in profound and lasting ways."

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said Bolger "had a knack for offering his insights and wisdom without ever coming across as patronising or condescending.

"He remained a mentor and a friend to anyone in this house who sought out his guidance."

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A portrait of Jim Bolger at his home in Waikanae in 2016

Fomer NZ prime minister, Jim Bolger. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

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