Nicola Willis
Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship
24th Jul 25, 1:17pm
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Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship
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Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
7th Jul 25, 11:19am
Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings
4th Jul 25, 11:25am
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First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
3rd Jul 25, 11:35am
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Prepare for another election cycle full of fiscal holes and creative cost estimates after the Act and New Zealand First parties vetoed Nicola Willis’ policy costing unit proposal
The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
1st Jul 25, 9:47am
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The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
NZ receives 189 Active Investor Plus visa applications, which has potential to bring in $845 million in investment, Govt says
23rd Jun 25, 3:01pm
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NZ receives 189 Active Investor Plus visa applications, which has potential to bring in $845 million in investment, Govt says
One of the great pitfalls of political nostalgia is that the protagonists of the present can all too easily be mistaken for the antagonists of the past
23rd Jun 25, 7:47am
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One of the great pitfalls of political nostalgia is that the protagonists of the present can all too easily be mistaken for the antagonists of the past
The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year
19th Jun 25, 10:51am
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The economy grew for the second successive quarter following the sharp contraction seen during last year
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RBNZ's leadership has been warned by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to be more transparent with the public in the future after managing the resignation of Adrian Orr poorly
12th Jun 25, 11:58am
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RBNZ's leadership has been warned by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to be more transparent with the public in the future after managing the resignation of Adrian Orr poorly
Adrian Orr resigned after raising concerns about the Reserve Bank’s independence while negotiating a five-year funding agreement with the Government
12th Jun 25, 8:15am
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Adrian Orr resigned after raising concerns about the Reserve Bank’s independence while negotiating a five-year funding agreement with the Government
A number of senior staff will leave the Treasury after not securing roles in a restructure led by Secretary Iain Rennie
6th Jun 25, 6:29am
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A number of senior staff will leave the Treasury after not securing roles in a restructure led by Secretary Iain Rennie
The ACT Party sees the Deputy Prime Minister role as a chance to show it can govern, not just take shots from the sidelines
1st Jun 25, 6:00am
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The ACT Party sees the Deputy Prime Minister role as a chance to show it can govern, not just take shots from the sidelines
A new Public Finance Bill aims to make it harder for governments to conceal cost blowouts
27th May 25, 4:48pm
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A new Public Finance Bill aims to make it harder for governments to conceal cost blowouts
Inevitably, Nicola Willis’ budget played favourites – rewarding the Right’s friends at the expense of the Left’s electoral supporters
26th May 25, 7:24am
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Inevitably, Nicola Willis’ budget played favourites – rewarding the Right’s friends at the expense of the Left’s electoral supporters
Budget 2025/26 - Summary of all spending plans
24th May 25, 10:56am
Budget 2025/26 - Summary of all spending plans