Nicola Willis
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7th July 2025
In today's episode, around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250… Audio
Thousands to benefit from FamilyBoost changes
Around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250 received the full $75 a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 July 2025
In today's episode, the union representing midwives says Wellington Hospital cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making more room for patients from the… Audio
Thousands to benefit from FamilyBoost changes
The Finance Minister says several thousand more families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost. Nicola Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Finance Minister on tackling the cost of living crisis
The Prime Minister has promised to take action in the coming months to tackle the cost of living crisis. Christopher Luxon has acknowledged it is still tough out there for too many kiwis and the… Audio
Nicola Willis: FamilyBoost rebate increased, abatement raised
Nicola Willis joins First Up to talk politics from the Government's perspective. Audio
Willis on active investment plus visa for overseas investment
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Kiwis shouldn't be scared of international investment in infrastructure here. Audio
Govt working on sick leave entitlement for part-timers
Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses sick leave and police numbers in her weekly chat with Nathan Rarere Audio
Willis:supermarkets must pull socks up or face regulatory heat
Nicola Willis joins First Up for her regular catch up, this week more on the supermarkt duopoly Audio
Willis defends Chris Bishop' comments at AMA's
This week our Minister of Finance goes in to bat for Chris Bishop and takes the big stick to road cones. Audio
Finance Minister explains the Regulatory Standard Bill
Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains her government's Regulatory Standard Bill Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio
Finance Minister defends Budget amid 'uncosted hole' allegations
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings. Willis spoke to Corin… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity, Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's… Audio
Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the choices and trade-offs in yesterday's budget. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Budget 2025
The Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
We ask Kiwis what they thought of Budget 2025
What does budget 2025 have in store for you and your family? Our reporters hit the streets to find out Audio
Willis on her second Budget, price of butter
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis looks forward to her second budget in charge of the nation's wallet - and talks butter with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Which numbers in the Budget are 'real'?
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. The Detail takes a look at what's real and what's nominal.