Nicola Willis
National finance spokesperson
Topics
- Budget 2025Quiet since 6 Jun 2025
- Reserve Bank leadership turmoil 2025Quiet since 21 Oct 2025
- Budget 2025 preparationsQuiet since 26 Feb 2025
- Digital nomad visa announcementQuiet since 28 Jan 2025
- Government plan for supermarket competitionQuiet since 31 Mar 2025
- Rising butter prices and FonterraQuiet since 26 Jul 2025
- Willis and Richardson finance debateQuiet since 17 Dec 2025
- Labour and National fiscal plans 2026Ongoing
- Interislander replacement ferries planQuiet since 1 Apr 2025
- GDP contraction and Nicola Willis pressureQuiet since 23 Sep 2025
- Gaza flotilla and Winston Peters home protestQuiet since 10 Oct 2025
- Pre-election fiscal update and ACT planOngoing
All stories
October 2026
- Political careers at stake in Mt Albert electorate battle
- Greens pledge to reverse public service budget cuts if elected
- ACT leader David Seymour speaks to media in Auckland
- Nicola Willis signals potential future business tax relief
- National promises visa prioritisation for partners of New Zealand citizens
- Luxon and Hipkins face off in second leaders' debate
+3 - National party says raising retirement age is off the table+1
- National releases fiscal plan with no tax cuts next term
+2 - Labour proposes reforms to increase competition in banking sector
- Coalition projected to retain majority in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll+1
- Labour and National dispute savings from Investment Boost policy
- Election 2026: Error page on Labour website as fiscal objective made ‘clearer’, National’s Nicola Willis says ‘not serious people’
- Labour releases fiscal plan ahead of November election+2
- Foodstuffs disputes plan to spin off Pak'nSave
September 2026
- Treasury forecasts smaller deficits and less debt in pre-election update+2
- Sir John Key questions National Party supermarket split policy
- Hipkins pledges to reverse pay equity changes within 100 days
+2 - Review finds Reserve Bank was too slow to tighten monetary policy
- Winston Peters committed to hosting Pacific Islands Forum without Cabinet approval
- National proposes using visitor levy to fund council tourism spending
August 2026
- Government cancels planned 2027 fuel tax and road user charge increases
- National proposes lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in New Zealand
- National pledges no new taxes and abandons bank and bed tax plans
- Coalition on track for re-election according to latest poll of polls
- National announces three budget responsibility rules for re-election pitch
- Government unveils nine new industry-led secondary school subjects
+2 - Luxon apologises for remarks regarding small business mentality
July 2026
- Laken Rose's prison sentence reduced by Court of Appeal
- National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks
December 2025
- Nicola Willis to stand as list-only candidate at 2026 election+3
- Winston Peters reverses position on Chorus debt sell-off
- Ruth Richardson withdraws from planned debate with Nicola Willis
- Government surplus return delayed until 2030 following Treasury update+1
- Thousands attend Avatar 3 premiere in Wellington
- Ruth Richardson offers new terms for debate with Nicola Willis+1
- Taxpayers’ Union launches campaign against Nicola Willis over fiscal promises
- Taxpayers' Union launches fudge campaign targeting Nicola Willis
- Finance Minister urges mortgage holders to shop around after Westpac rate hike
- Nicola Willis and Ruth Richardson to debate the country's finances+2
- Government deficit higher than forecast as tax revenue falls
- Government considers legislation to overturn veterans' entitlement court ruling
- Government will not buy overseas carbon offsets to meet climate targets
November 2025
- Willis urges banks to pass on official cash rate cuts
- Rodger Finlay appointed as new Reserve Bank board chair
- First recipients of $50m social investment funding announced
- Government expands screen production rebate to attract international filming+1
October 2025
- Willis criticises Labour's proposed capital gains tax+1
- Official funeral held for former prime minister Jim Bolger+2
- Finance Minister rejected advice to remove Reserve Bank governor from board
- National Party support declines in latest political polls
- Chinese shipyard selected to build new Cook Strait ferries+2
- Government explores selling its investment in Chorus telecommunications company
- Government deficit of $9.3b shows progress, says Nicola Willis
- Government operating deficit reaches $9.3b according to Treasury
- Government reduces procurement rules to support local businesses
- Nicola Willis defends comments following protest at Winston Peters' home
- Actor removed from One NZ ads after sharing Winston Peters' address
- Adrian Orr received $410,000 restraint of trade payment
- Nicola Willis urges Greens to stop protesters from targeting MPs' homes
- Expert warns government energy plan unlikely to reduce power bills
- Government to support infrastructure investment to address high power prices
September 2025
- Former Reserve Bank governor reacts to Anna Breman appointment
- Wellington psychiatrist to work 56 hours despite two-day strike
- Christopher Luxon ranked 15th in Cabinet by business leaders+1
- Dr Anna Breman named new Reserve Bank governor+2
- Government expected to announce new Reserve Bank governor on Wednesday
- Government announces new residency pathways for skilled migrants+2
- New Zealand economy faces pressure following GDP contraction
- Luxon backs Nicola Willis following GDP decline+1
- Roger Douglas calls for Nicola Willis to resign after GDP slump
- New Zealand economy shrinks by 0.9 per cent in June quarter
- Clergy end 32-hour protest outside finance minister's office
- Government proposes Commerce Act changes to tackle predatory pricing+1
- Christian clergy protest at ministers' offices over Gaza sanctions
- Texts show Treasury warned Nicola Willis about Adrian Orr's departure
- Nicola Willis denies involvement in Reserve Bank cover-up
August 2025
- Labour leads National on cost of living in new Ipsos poll
- Reserve Bank board chair Neil Quigley resigns with immediate effect+1
- Opposition parties criticise government supermarket competition plan
- Government announces reforms to fast-track new supermarket development
- Nicola Willis to announce plan regarding supermarket competition
- Finance Minister's staff sought dairy price data before Fonterra meeting
- Nicola Willis dismisses rumours regarding her potential premiership
- KiwiRail pays $144 million to settle Hyundai ferry contract cancellation
- Unemployment rate rises to 5.2 per cent
- US increases tariffs on New Zealand goods to 15 per cent
July 2025
- Kiwibank approved to raise $500 million in new capital
- Businesses should pass on contactless payment costs to customers
- Christopher Luxon dismisses Green Party proposal for Tauranga rail extension
- Rising butter prices cause frustration for New Zealand consumers
- Fonterra chief rejects discounted butter prices for New Zealanders+1
- Finance Minister discusses high butter prices after meeting Fonterra chief executive
- Finance Minister to meet Fonterra boss over high butter prices+1
- Labour criticises government's $6 billion infrastructure announcement
- Government to start $6 billion infrastructure projects before Christmas+2
- Christorches mayor supports proposal for government-capped rates rises
- Finance Minister reviews tax settings for New Zealand banks
- Government increases FamilyBoost rebates and income thresholds+2
June 2025
- Treasury advised against buying rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries
- Nicola Willis rules out fuel subsidies despite rising oil prices
- Nearly 200 applications received for investment residency visas
- Westpac NZ reduces fixed home loan interest rates
- Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank over Adrian Orr resignation handling+1
- Kāinga Ora to install wool carpets in new state homes
- Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank governor over funding dispute+1
- Willis considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farm purchases
May 2025
- Protesters confront Finance Minister over pay equity changes in Christchurch
- Expert questions government claim of record health investment
- Details revealed for Wellington Regional Hospital emergency department upgrade
- Luxon and Willis to speak in Auckland following Budget announcement
- Nelson Hospital redevelopment to cost $500 million over four years+1
- Chris Bishop defends Nicola Willis after Budget Day outfit criticism
- Nicola Willis defends Budget and child poverty targets
- Government increases default KiwiSaver contribution rates
- Budget 2025 introduces KiwiSaver changes and means-testing for some benefits
- Government reveals fiscal plan in Budget 2025
- Government releases Budget 2025 focused on economic growth
- KiwiSaver contribution rates to increase as government cuts funding
- Reactions follow Budget 2025 announcements and spending changes
- Government announces increased funding for private schools in Budget 2025
- Major changes announced in Budget 2025
- Budget 2025 includes rates relief for SuperGold cardholders+1
- Budget 2025 introduces KiwiSaver changes and business tax relief+2
- Government saves $12.8 billion through pay equity scheme changes
- Government reallocates savings from pay equity and KiwiSaver reforms+2
- Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers 2025 Budget to Parliament+1
- Government reveals spending plans in Budget 2025
- Government to reveal Budget 2025 and pay equity savings today
- Government to focus on supermarket competition after Budget
- Government announces tax changes to attract foreign investment
- Government faces funding gap ahead of Budget 2025
- Government announces $577m boost for film and television production+2
- Budget 2025 figures may not reflect real increases due to inflation
- Nicola Willis announces $190m Social Investment Fund+1
- Brooke van Velden uses profanity in Parliament during column critique+1
March 2025
- Two new Cook Strait rail ferries to enter service in 2029+1
- Reserve Bank to review bank capital requirements
- Government announces steps to introduce supermarket competition+1
- Winston Peters announces plan for two new Cook Strait rail ferries
- Government considers breaking up supermarket duopoly to increase competition+3
- ACT MP introduces bill to prevent universities from offering race-based services
- Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor+1
- Breaking up major supermarket entities could increase competition and lower prices
- Italian firm confirms bid to build Northland Expressway
- Government proposes reducing contract rules and removing Living Wage requirement
- Nicola Willis proposes changes to government procurement rules
- Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr resigns unexpectedly
- Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr resigns+2
- New Commerce Minister recuses himself from grocery regulation decisions
- Government sets aside $300 million for cancelled ferry contracts+4
February 2025
- Green Party announces intention to release alternative Green budget
- Government announces overhaul of overseas investment laws+1
- Finance Minister proposes changes to charity tax rules
- Driver misjudgment caused crash involving Prime Minister's vehicle
- Nicola Willis signals potential corporate tax changes for upcoming Budget
- Government seeks to reassure exporters over US trade tariffs
January 2025
- Forest and Bird chief raises concerns over stewardship land representation
- One third of public servants work from home weekly
- Government to release Growth Budget on 22 May
- Nicola Willis supports government push for increased mining
- Report on Manurewa Marae data misuse claims due next week
- New visitor visa rules for digital nomads attract overseas interest
- New digital nomad visa to target highly paid remote workers
- New visa rules aim to attract digital nomads to New Zealand
- Government to allow digital nomads to work remotely in New Zealand+1
- Nicola Willis outlines vision for economic growth
- Shane Reti loses health portfolio in cabinet reshuffle+2
- Supporters and politicians pay respects at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi+3
November 2024
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