James Brendan Bolger is a New Zealand retired politician of the National Party who was the 35th prime minister of New Zealand, serving from 1990 to 1997.
Bolger in 2018
Bolger presides over a student's graduation at the University of Waikato, 2008
Bolger in 2018
Bolger and Helen Clark in 2022
The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in the New Zealand royal honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity". It was instituted by royal warrant on 6 February 1987. The order is modelled on the British Order of Merit and the Order of the Companions of Honour.
Badge of a Member of the Order of New Zealand (neck ribbon and bow)
Elizabeth II wearing the insignia of the Sovereign of the Order of New Zealand (the bow on her shoulder)