Grant Robertson defends Covid-era spending and government experience

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 3:38pm

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Winston Peters, Treasury, Grant Robertson, Susie Ferguson

Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson has defended his economic decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic. He accused Treasury of rewriting history and rejected claims that the previous Labour government lacked sufficient real-world experience to lead the country.

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1. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 1:59pm

   Grant Robertson stands by Covid era spending in wake of Treasury 'rewriting history' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 19 Aug 2025, 2:26pm

   'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid spending (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:38pm

   Robertson stands by Covid spend, says Treasury 'rewriting history' (opens in new tab)