Bill Birch

Bill Birch, 92, died on July 17, 2026. Bill Birch was known publicly as a New Zealand politician and minister of finance (1993–1999). Sir William Francis Birch (born 9 April 1934), usually known as Bill Birch, is a New Zealand retired politician. He served as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 1999 in the fourth National Government. Public biographical listings identify Birch as a New Zealand politician. Birch was also associated with minister of finance (1993–1999). OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Birch. This public record remains centered on Birch's work as a New Zealand politician and minister of finance (1993–1999) and the documented milestones of that career.