Politicians are among those paying tribute to prominent businessman, author, and former politician Sir Bob Jones.  

The 85-year-old, who launched the New Zealand Party in the 1980s, has died peacefully at his Wellington home.  

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins described him as a colourful character, saying there’s no doubt he impacted the political landscape, while Christopher Luxon described him as a legend, and paid tribute to him as a businessman. 

NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to break down the responses to Jones’ death. 

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Politicians are among those paying tribute to prominent businessman, author, and former politician Sir Bob Jones. &nbsp;
The 85-year-old, who launched the New Zealand Party in the 1980s, has died peacefully at his Wellington home. &nbsp;
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins described him as a colourful character, saying there’s no doubt he impacted the political landscape, while Christopher Luxon described him as a legend, and paid tribute to him as a businessman.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to break down the responses to Jones’ death.&nbsp;
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on Sir Bob Jones' passing, politicians' responses

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