Mayor Elect of Kāpiti Coast Janet Holborow says Jim Bolger will be remembered for his service as Prime Minister and internationally, but he also continued to serve the community of Kāpiti during his retirement in Waikanae.
“Jim Bolger was a present and valued member of the Kāpiti community, and he will be missed as a person with deep insights and principles.
“With strong views on the importance of acknowledging and responding to climate change, he led an important long-term piece of work to plan for coastal adaptation, alongside former Governor General Jerry Mataparae and experts in the field.”
Mr Bolger was also a regular at business community events and attended and spoke at many other events in the community.
“Local audiences were able to hear his insights into the state of the world, international affairs and his views on many issues affecting us all,” says Mayor Holborow.
Mr Bolger recently attended the Tangi of Council Kaumātua Koro Don Te Maipi alongside Joan, and his 90th birthday was acknowledged at Southward Theatre at a business event with a gift blessed by Mr Te Maipi and a Kōhatu from Motungarara Island, a small island near Kāpiti Island. Mayor Holborow extended her sympathies to Mrs Bolger and to all of Jim’s family and friends on behalf of Council.
Jim Bolger was a frequent attendee at Kāpiti Business Breakfasts – Pictured with Peter Jackson, Soren Ebbett, Sonya Jackson, Helene Judge, and Mayor Janet Holborow
