Nicola Willis
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
Midweek Mediawatch: A sudden dose of empathy
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about the lessons ZB's Kate Hawkesby learned from a bad bout of Covid - and National leader Christopher Luxon squirming under the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A sudden dose of empathy
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about the lessons ZB's Kate Hawkesby learned from a bad bout of Covid - and National leader Christopher Luxon squirming under the…
AudioNZ politicians and the pro-life vs pro-choice debate
The US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade and roll back women's reproductive rights 50 years has resonated loudly in New Zealand too. As you'll no doubt be aware it's now up to individual… Audio
Willis: pleased with national win in Tauranga by-election
There was much to discuss with National's deputy leader Nicola Willis this week Roading, the doctor shortage and the debacle with gib board But first Nathan Rarere discussed National's victory in the… Audio
Willis: Labour's police policy needs beefing up
Every week we get to catch up with the deputy leaders of both major parties in Aotearoa. This morning it's the turn of National's Nicola Willis. As well as the party's controversial policy techniques… Audio
Willis: some NZers still threatened by te reo Maori
Every week we get the chance to speak with the deputy leaders of both the National and Labour Parties. This morning its our catch up with National's 2IC, Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere began by asking… Audio
Willis: competition only way to ease supermarket duopoly
Nathan Rarere also discussed the new Supermarket rules with National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis. But first he asked what she made of last night's One News Colmar Brunton poll which has Labour… Audio
Willis: people are disappointed by last week's Budget
And as you know every week we get to catch up with the deputy leader of both the Labour and National parties to hear what's on their agendas. This morning it's National's Nicola Willis, who's also… Audio
National Party responds to latest Budget
The National Party has lashed out at what it calls "out of control spending" in the latest Budget.
Among the big ticket items in Thursday's budget were a record investment in health, a $350 payment… Audio
Question Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice. Audio
Question Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice.
AudioNational broadly supports Govt emissions reduction plan
We're in the midst of a cost of living crisis with household budgets stretched to breaking point. Businesses are struggling to find staff and interest rates are rising.. those are the words of… Audio
Question time for 12 May 2022
Questions to Ministers: SARAH PALLETT to the Minister of Health: Is the Government working to embed community voices within the reformed health system; if so, how? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of… Audio
Nicola Willis breaks down yesterday's pre-budget speech
With the cost of living crisis being acutely felt by people across Aotearoa, National's deputy leader and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis delivered her pre-budget speech yesterday. In the address… Audio
National Party unveil "five critical levers of prosperity"
The National Party leader Christopher Luxon revealed his party's vision for the country yesterday in a pre-budget speech. He outlined what he calls the "five critical levers of prosperity" to help New… Audio
Willis:National says govt overspending not helping inflation
The cost of living is on everyone's lips at the moment with inflation up to 6.9 per cent -- a 30-year high. The government's been under fire from its political opponents, who've accused it of spending… Audio
Bill to fix problems and risks of apartment ownership
A new bill seeks to address the problems with buying apartments, such as 'proxy farming,' within the Unit Titles Act. It has the unanimous support of all parties The author of the Private Members… Audio
Willis: National supports public transport, just not all
Each week we get to catch up with the deputy leaders of both the National and Labour Parties, and this morning it's the turn of National's second-in command, Nicola Willis. Inflation is a huge problem… Audio
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio