Nicola Willis
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6th August 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year; The government is inching closer to replacing petrol… Audio
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2 percent
Unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
In today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Audio
Political panel with National and Labour
Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year high on Wednesday. National's deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Finance Minister explains surcharge changes
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks surcharges and Trump tariffs. Audio
Solar, battteries could save billions in energy costs each year
Rewiring Aotearoa's Mike Casey addresses the myths about solar and battery power which still exist even at the highest levels in government Audio
Finance Minister on inflation, butter prices
In which Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks inflation, Kaeo's water and "whining" councils Audio
More staff back in offices, many hospo outlets still struggle
We're spending more time in the office than this time last year, but businesses who rely on office workers returning to the CBD are still struggling - Ke Xin Li reports. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks floods, disaster funding
Nicola Willis talks floods, funding and other political issues of the week Audio
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