Nicola Willis denies involvement in Reserve Bank cover-up

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 5:23pm

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Nicola Willis, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, Neil Quigley

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has accused Finance Minister Nicola Willis of being heavily involved in Reserve Bank leadership turmoil. Ms Willis has denied allegations of a cover-up, stating she pushed for transparency and challenged the central bank's legal advice following former governor Adrian Orr's resignation.

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1. 1NewsTue 2 Sep 2025, 10:08am

   Finance Minister 'donkey deep' in Reserve Bank turmoil - Hipkins (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 5:23pm

   Nicola Willis denies Reserve Bank cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency (opens in new tab)