When was Mike Moore born?

Mike Moore was born on 28 January 1949 in Whakatāne.

What positions has Mike Moore held?

Positions held by Mike Moore include: ambassador of New Zealand to the United States (2010–2015); Director-General of the World Trade Organization (1999–2002); Leader of the Opposition (1990–1993); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1990–1990); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1990–1990).

Where did Mike Moore study?

Mike Moore was educated at Dilworth School.

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Mike Moore

Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1990

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Michael Kenneth Moore was a New Zealand politician, union organiser, and author. In the Fourth Labour Government he served in several portfolios including minister of foreign affairs, and was the 34th prime minister of New Zealand for 59 days before the 1990 general election elected a new parliament. Following Labour's defeat in that election, Moore served as Leader of the Opposition until the 1993 election, after which Helen Clark successfully challenged him for the Labour Party leadership.

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Born: 28 January 1949 wd
Place of birth: Whakatāne wd
Died: 2 February 2020 wd
Place of death: Auckland wd
Citizenship: New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, head of government wd
Political party: New Zealand Labour Party wd
Education: Dilworth School wd
Official website: mike-moore.info wd

Positions held wd

ambassador of New Zealand to the United States (2010–2015)
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (1 September 1999 – 1 September 2002)
Leader of the Opposition (2 November 1990 – 1 December 1993)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (4 September 1990 – 2 November 1990)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (9 February 1990 – 2 November 1990)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament (25 November 1978 – 14 July 1984)

Awards wd

New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
Order of New Zealand (1999)
Order of the Equatorial Star
Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya
National Order of the Ivory Coast
honorary doctor of the Renmin University of China (2003)
Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (2002)
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (2011)
honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury (2004)
honorary doctor of Auckland University of Technology (2004)
honorary doctor of Lincoln University (2000)

Questions

When was Mike Moore born?: Mike Moore was born on 28 January 1949 in Whakatāne.
What positions has Mike Moore held?: Positions held by Mike Moore include: ambassador of New Zealand to the United States (2010–2015); Director-General of the World Trade Organization (1999–2002); Leader of the Opposition (1990–1993); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1990–1990); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1990–1990).
Where did Mike Moore study?: Mike Moore was educated at Dilworth School.

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