former Finance Minister, Taxpayers' Union chair, keeper of the crypt, Planned Parenthood North Central States
Ruth Richardson
former Finance Minister, Taxpayers' Union chair, keeper of the crypt | Planned Parenthood North Central States
First heard Aug 2019 on Politics in Full Sentences: ACT New Zealand
About Ruth
Ruth Margaret Richardson, born on December 13, 1950, is a retired New Zealand politician and a former member of the National Party. She served as the Minister of Finance from 1990 to 1993 and was known for her implementation of significant economic reforms. Her 1991 budget, dubbed the 'Mother of all Budgets,' was a catalyst for her party's extensive economic changes, which earned the media nickname 'Ruthanasia.' As a trained lawyer, Richardson was elected as the Member of Parliament for Selwyn in 1981. During her tenure as Finance Minister, she supported and extended free-market reforms initiated by the previous Labour Government, notably through the Fiscal Responsibility Act 1994. Her economic restructuring included the privatization of state assets and reductions to social welfare, which contributed to New Zealand's recovery from fiscal difficulties. These policies had wide-ranging social effects, including increased child poverty and wealth inequality, which critics have highlighted. Richardson was dismissed from her role as Finance Minister following the 1993 election and resigned from Parliament in 1994. Besides her political career, she has been involved with organizations such as Planned Parenthood North Central States and later joined ACT New Zealand.
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Latest episodes
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rePROs Fight Back
Everything You Need To Know About the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Oct 20, 2026
CROWD Church Livestream
When Following God Doesn't Fix Your Problems
Sep 14, 2026
Faith Unfiltered Podcast
967 | What's Brewing | Partnering for Outreach
Jun 26, 2026
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Ruth Richardson: Former Finance Minister and Taxpayers' Union Chair unpacks Budget 2026
May 28, 2026
The SME Stream
Willis must not add fuel to the fire - Ruth Richardson on Budget 2026 | Thu 28 May
May 28, 2026
Ryan Bridge TODAY
Willis must not add fuel to the fire - Ruth Richardson on Budget 2026 | Thu 28 May
May 28, 2026
Midday Report
Ruth Richardson speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of budget
May 28, 2026
Taxpayer Talk
Taxpayer Talk: Ruth Richardson on New Zealand’s fiscal reckoning
May 20, 2026
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