Nicola Willis dismisses rumours regarding her potential premiership

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 12:50pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, Nicola Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dismissed claims from a London New Zealand Society post suggesting she could be the next prime minister. The comments followed her recent visit to London, where expats reportedly speculated about her political future.

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1. StuffTue 19 Aug 2025, 12:07pm

   Willis’ London visit: ‘Gentle whispers’ she’s NZ’s next PM (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 12:50pm

   Finance Minister Nicola Willis accuses Labour of reckless approach to spending (opens in new tab)