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Ferry procurement plan sparks controversy amid cost and timeline concerns

The government has unveiled plans to establish a new state-owned company to procure two ferries for the Cook Strait, aiming to replace the aging...

Government boosts Kiwibank in bid to increase competition

The government is taking steps to increase competition in the banking sector, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis announcing measures to strengthen Kiwibank and urging...

Government’s financial results fall short of forecast

The government's financial results for the first three months of the fiscal year reveal a larger-than-expected deficit, prompting Finance Minister Nicola Willis to reinforce...

Public Service cuts: 2,000 jobs cut so far

New data reveals that over 2,000 jobs were cut from the public service between December 2023 and June 2024, bringing the total number of...

New work-from-home guidance for public service – Willis

The Government wants to see more public servants come into their place of work each day and is taking steps to make this expectation...

‘Delivering more competitive banking for Kiwis’ – Willis

The Government will act on all 14 recommendations made by the Commerce Commission’s final report into bank competition Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce...

Willis orders inquiry into rural banking competition in New Zealand

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has initiated an inquiry into the state of competition in New Zealand's banking sector, focusing on rural areas. She has written...

Budget 24 ‘the Mother of All Disappointments’ – Taxpayers’ Union

Nicola Willis's inaugural budget has been criticised by the Taxpayers’ Union, which has labelled it “The Mother of All Disappointments,” accusing it of failing...

Nicola Willis – Budget 2024 Speech, full text

Full text of Finance Minister Nicola Willis' speech to the House of Representatives on Budget Day 2024. Mr Speaker, I move that the Appropriation (2024/25 Estimates)...

Super Fund to get more investment opportunities – Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the passage of legislation giving the New Zealand Superannuation Fund a wider range of investment opportunities. The New Zealand...

500+ Ministry of Education jobs to be cut

The Ministry of Education has unveiled plans to slash 565 jobs. Combined with reductions announced by Oranga Tamariki, today's total public sector job cuts exceed...

Families to receive up to $75 a week help with ECE fees

Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education (ECE) costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis...

‘GDP decline reinforces Government’s fiscal plan’ – Willis

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola...

Budget will be delivered on 30 May – Willis

Plans to deliver tax relief to hard-working New Zealanders, rebuild business confidence and restore the Crown’s finances to order will be unveiled on 30...

Independent advice sought on ferry service

An expert advisory group is being established to provide the coalition Government with independent advice and assurance on KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service, Finance Minister...

‘Fiscal repair job underway’ – Willis

The coalition Government is taking decisive action to repair the Government books and support income tax relief in next year’s Budget, Finance Minister Nicola...

Government renews Reserve Bank focus on inflation

With Parliament now having passed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Economic Objective) Amendment Bill, the coalition Government has met its 100-Day commitment to...

Kiwis ‘rushing to check out’ National’s tax calculator

More than 50,000 New Zealanders logged on to National’s tax calculator to see how much tax relief they will get in National’s Back...

‘$250 million amateur error in Labour’s GST costing’ – National

A closer look at Labour’s costings for their policy to remove GST from fruit and vegetables reveals a schoolboy error equating to quarter-of-a-billion-dollar hole,...

Bryce Edwards: National can’t be allowed to sleepwalk to victory

Christopher Luxon’s National Party are the odds-on favourites to win the general election this year. They have been consistently ahead of Labour in the polls...

‘Mortgage mayhem on the way’ – National

The Reserve Bank today has confirmed that extensive pain is on the way for Kiwi mortgage holders, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. The Financial...

Cost of living payment debacle: Payments made to dead people, Labour has ‘complete disregard for taxpayers money’

The Government has today confirmed that its cost of living payment was so poorly designed it went to individuals who have died, National’s Finance...

‘One million Kiwis set to leave’ – National

Shocking data out recently which shows more than 1 million New Zealanders are actively considering leaving the country shows the Government is taking Kiwis...

Luxon chosen to lead National, Willis deputy

Christopher Luxon has been chosen to lead the National Party, and Nicola Willis is his deputy. The National caucus voted today for the duo to...

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