WELLINGTON, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand politicians have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger following his death at the age of 90, leaving behind "a legacy that will be studied, debated, and respected for generations."
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the statement on Thursday after Bolger, who served as New Zealand's prime minister from 1990 to 1997, died on Wednesday.
Luxon described Bolger as "a towering figure" and "a reformer of consequence" whose legacy has shaped the nation in profound and lasting ways.
Bolger served as New Zealand's ambassador to the United States from 1998 to 2002.
Flags were flown at half-mast in his honor on Thursday at all government and public buildings nationwide. ■
