Ruth Richardson

New Zealand politician · New Zealand · On the map · Politicians · Born 1950 · age 75

Ruth Margaret Richardson is a retired New Zealand politician of the National Party who served as Minister of Finance from 1990 to 1993. Her 1991 budget, which she dubbed the "Mother of all Budgets", formed the catalyst for her party's economic reforms known in the media as "Ruthanasia".

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2025Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward2011Honorary Doctor of the University of CanterburyAward1993New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993Award1950Born13 December 1950

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