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List MP, Wellington

29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

28 Jan 2026Nicola Willis

Budget date announced

The Government will set out its financial intentions for the coming year on 28 May when it delivers the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

22 Dec 2025Nicola Willis

Nicola Willis to stand as a List-Only Candidate in 2026

Nicola Willis to stand as a List-Only Candidate in 2026 Deputy Leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis has today been confirmed as a List-Only candidate

18 Dec 2025Nicola Willis

Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed

Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported

17 Dec 2025Nicola Willis

Easing of bank capital requirements welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to ease Bank capital requirements. The Reserve Bank announced today that it was winding back some

16 Dec 2025Nicola Willis

HYEFU 2025: Economic and fiscal repair job continues

Today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update confirms that continued fiscal discipline is required to restore the books to surplus and bend the debt curve down,

9 Dec 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Planning overhaul to unlock growth

A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris

27 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Todd McClay

Making global trade easier for NZ businesses

The Government is clearing the path for Kiwi exporters by reducing trade barriers affecting approximately $600 million worth of exports so businesses can compete, grow, and

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Positive Reserve Bank outlook heartening

Kiwi families and businesses will be heartened by the Reserve Bank’s positive outlook for 2026 on the back of another reduction in the Official Cash Rate,

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

New one-stop shop for supermarket builds

The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service

18 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Help for home buyers welcomed

Changes to bank lending rules that will help people to buy their first homes have been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The Reserve Bank has

17 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Scott Simpson

Crackdown on underhand business practice

The Government is ratcheting up penalties for misleading advertising and other breaches of fair trading law to deter underhand business practice. “Once the changes take effect,

13 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Households getting more help with ECE costs

Thousands more households are now receiving FamilyBoost payments of $150 a fortnight or more thanks to the expansion of the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

7 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Boosting New Zealand’s film industry

The Government is making targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to ensure New Zealand remains a competitive and attractive destination for global film, television,

5 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Jobs data shows importance of driving economic growth

Labour market statistics released today highlight the importance of the Government’s ongoing work to rebuild the economy and deliver more job opportunities for Kiwis, Finance Minister

4 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Shane Reti

Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic

3 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Express lane for new supermarkets underway

The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill

14 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home