Nicola Willis
National Party deputy leader on party's planned tax cuts
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says that his party's planned tax cuts would not have the same sharp market reaction the UK's own tax cut proposals had on the pound's value.
The pound has… Audio
Business leaders back Nicola Willis as future Finance Minister
As we do every week, we get to hear from the deputy leader of the National Party Nicola Willis. We talked business confidence -- or lack thereof -- among CEOs. But Nathan Rarere started by asking what… Audio
Willis: National's sneaky response to Sam Uffindell report
Every week we speak to National's deputy leader Nicola Willis about the latest in politics. Of course, with the Tuesday's programme being solely about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral this interview is… Audio
Willis: National approves of public holiday to mourn Queen
New Zealanders will have an unexpected public holiday on Monday the 26th of September to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. It will coincide with a state memorial service to be held in in… Audio
National wants targeted intervention to tackle housing issues
National is calling for action over claims emergency housing tenants in Rotorua have been mistreated by a Government funded organisation set up to help them. Visions of a Helping Hand has received… Audio
National Party on KiwiSaver fees GST backdown
The Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move.
It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered… Audio
National Party on second cost of living payment going out
The Inland Revenue is racing to ensure New Zealanders living overseas don't get the next cost of living payment due on Thursday.
Thousands of people got the first installment when they shouldn't have… Audio
Willis: govt should apologise over cost of living payment
The National Party is urging the government to apologise after the Auditor General's ruling on the distrubtion of payments to help low and middle income New Zealanders with the high cost of living… Audio
Willis: National MPs free to speak with gathering protesters
Each week we talk with the deputy leaders of both of the country's largest political parties and this morning it's the turn of National's deputy Nicola Willis. Nick Truebridge spoke to her ahead of… Audio
Willis:parties have different ways for dealing with rogue MPs
Politics now and the Labour caucus is due to meet this week to deal with the allegations of bullying levelled by Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma against his own party. As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Willis defends under fire Sam Uffindell
Latest poll results show public support is increasing for the ACT party, which means it could work with National to form a government at the next election. Of course, the opposition seems pleased with… Audio
Willis: puzzled by govt's use of TV show for nurse recruitment
We get to hear from the deputy leader of both major parties every week and this morning it's the turn of National's Nicola Willis. We discussed the government's cost of living payments going to people… Audio
Cost of living payment poorly designed - National Party
The Cost of Living Payments being deposited into bank accounts from today are not only going to New Zealand tax payers, but also to people living overseas.
The $116 payment is meant to help people in… Audio
Willis: individual schools should decide on mandatory masks
Each week we get to catch up with the deputy leaders of both the Labour and National parties. Today its the turn of National's Nicola Willis, who we asked about Covid in schools, the trouble in the… Audio
Nicola Willis defends Prime Minister over maskless crowd photo
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis has defended Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after she faced criticism for taking a photo with a crowd while not wearing a mask.
The photo, posted to Ardern's… Audio
National wants govt to do more to curb inflation
Some experts are suggesting the prices of fuel, food and housing may continue to rise despite hitting the highest levels in three decades. Latest figures show, the soaring cost of living has pushed… Audio
Allowing more immigrants into NZ would stem inflation - National Party
The National Party believes allowing more immigrants into the country would help stem rising inflation.
Economists are predicting inflation will top seven percent when the latest figures are released… Audio
Willis: Luxon happy with policy-finding overseas trip
Now it's time to hear about the concerns of our main opposition party with National's deputy leader Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere started by asking about leader Christopher Luxon's policy-finding trip… Audio
Government needs to urgently change immigration rules for nurses - Willis
The National Party says the Government must act quickly to allow immigrant nurses to fill the shortfall of jobs within the health sector.
The party's deputy leader says the health sector is in need… Audio
Willis: National leader heads overseas looking for policy ideas
Each week we get to talk to the deputy leaders of the two largest parties in the country and this morning it's the turn of National's Nicola Willis. I started by asking about her leader Christopher… Audio