Latest from Nicola Willis

'Magic days coming to an end': Govt puts supermarkets on notice in war on high food prices

Grocery sector leaders largely reacted positively to Nicola Willis' announcements.

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend

It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

Georgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Govt

ANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.

Ryan Bridge: Govt prepping for a bonfire of the vanity projects

OPINION: It’s not a filleting knife in Nicola Willis' hand but a meat cleaver.

Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?

Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?

Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted

It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.

Union wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury ban

Council of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.

Reserve Bank board chair speaks after Adrian Orr’s resignation

He will step down from the role at the end of March.

Willis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferries

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.

Simon Wilson: A few ideas to help Christopher Luxon 'go for growth'

OPINION: Economic plans should address wider social goals or they won't work.

Economic growth announcement

Nicola Willis, Erica Stanford and Louise Upston hold announcement about economic growth. Video / NZ Herald

KiwiRail’s ‘excessive’ spend on consultants kept secret after Ombudsman ruling

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the spend on McKinsey & Co was not justifiable.

We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out

Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.

Simon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?

OPINION: The PM has made some bold changes to his Cabinet, but what about policy?

Claire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?

The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.

Simon Bridges: Lack of economic growth New Zealand’s No 1 issue in 2025

OPINION: NZ's urgent economic crisis isn't public debt.

Nicola Willis on 2024, this year’s flat Budget and universal entitlements

The Finance Minister backs a call to look at targeting some currently universal benefits.

Editorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?

Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.