No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right’: Nicola Willis hits back as debate reaches deadlock
Neither Willis nor Richardson can agree on a forum for the debate. In a statement, Richardson said she…
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis
“My message for Ruth Richardson is a very clear one, come and debate me face to face. Come…
Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
Who is bankrolling push to dump Nicola Willis as finance minister? – Fran O’Sullivan
Purists will point out it is in fact the increased debt – rather than the title they have…
Dynamic Business: Nicola Willis warns AI boom could trigger next global market crash
“It’s always important to remember that when the world does have a big cough or a big sneeze,…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer says he sometimes doesn’t recognise her
“So that feels really nice. “I just feel grateful that I get to go over there with Louetta…
Willis names global claims lead
“We are delighted to welcome Louie to Willis. This appointment is the latest example of our commitment to…
Treasury advised Nicola Willis to remove the Reserve Bank Governor from the board to improve accountability
“A governor who was ‘mere’ CEO would be exceptional, and internationally this could be seen as a diminished…
Nicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schools, slams Orr’s $416k payout
“Essentially the NZ Government helped fund the Chorus ultrafast broadband rollout … What we’re exploring in the market…
Nicola Willis hails progress on fiscal discipline as key Government financial indicators better than forecast
Expenses were recorded at $183.5b, which is up from $180b in the previous period. But when put as…