Is David Lange A-List?
No — David Lange is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1984
Becomes Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 1989
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Prime Minister
Ranking Timeline
Elected to New Zealand Parliament
Lange enters parliament, beginning his rapid ascent in New Zealand politics.
Becomes Prime Minister
Lange becomes Prime Minister, leading the Labour Party to a landslide victory.
Implements 'Rogernomics' Reforms
Lange's government introduces sweeping economic reforms aimed at liberalizing the New Zealand economy.
Anti-Nuclear Stance
Lange's government bans nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed ships from New Zealand ports, straining relations with the United States.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Lange resigns as Prime Minister amid internal party divisions and health concerns.
Appointed Attorney-General
After serving as Prime Minister, Lange continues to serve the government as Attorney-General.
Retires from Politics
Citing health reasons, Lange retires from active political life.
Lange Passes Away
David Lange dies, leaving a legacy as a transformative figure in New Zealand politics.
Remembered for Reforms, Anti-Nuclear
Lange's legacy lives on through his economic reforms and staunch anti-nuclear stance.
Last updated: February 25, 2026