Bill English

Bill English - New Zealand's likely-to-be next Prime Minister.

John Key and Bill English after National's 2008 election victory

Mr English - pictured at the 2016 Budget - is currently Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

Mr English in 2013: He led National to its worst election result in 2002, then formed a successful partnership with Mr Key.

He has since driven the government's so-called investment approach to welfare.

He is married to Mary, a GP, and has six children.

He is known as a social and economic conservative.

Mr English meets the Obamas in 2011

Applause after the delivery of the 2014 Budget

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