Barbara Edmonds
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Barbara Edmonds is a prominent New Zealand politician and the finance spokeswoman for the Labour Party. She has been vocal in her criticism of the government's handling of childcare tax credits, highlighting the discrepancies between promised support for families and the actual uptake of the Family Boost payment. Her advocacy focuses on ensuring that Kiwi families receive the financial assistance they need and that government promises are upheld.
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Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds agreed that fiscal responsibility is 'crucial'.
Rules without consequences: Can National’s Budget plan be trusted? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Barbara Edmonds is Labour’s finance spokeswoman who criticized Christopher Luxon for his remarks about small businesses.
Election 2026: Christopher Luxon, Nicola Willis reveal National’s new economic policyNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds responded to Luxon’s comments, saying they show 'how out of touch he is'.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businessesNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds structured an entire speech about making her numbers add up.
Thomas Coughlan: Labour thinks New Zealand is very broken — it’s not promising to fix itNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds delivered a strong speech at the congress.
Labour candidates make it to Wellington conference by taking a leaf from Jami-Lee Ross – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds queried the situation regarding future government support for pay equity claims.
Govt could face pay equity funding hole of its own if Plunket, Hospice, Bupa Aged Care nurses win claimsNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Barbara Edmonds is a Labour Minister who made a controversial comment about her colleague.
Lobbying controversy centred on PM Christopher Luxon’s office stinks to high heaven – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Barbara Edmonds is Labour’s finance spokeswoman who supports fees to pay for banking regulation.
Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nicola Willis directs banks not to pass levy costs on to Kiwis, David Seymour says customers will payNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Barbara Edmonds returned with newfound aggression to question Nicola Willis about her previous claims.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds took part in the dinner.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Barbara Edmonds noted that real GDP was lower now than it was prior to the election.
Thomas Coughlan: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
O’Connor will not challenge Labour colleague Barbara Edmonds in his political career.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis not standing for electorate seat at electionNew Zealand· 2025-12-22O’Connor has said he intends to continue his political career, but will not challenge Labour colleague Barbara Edmonds.
Weather: Heavy rain, strong wind watches issued for days leading to ChristmasNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
O’Connor will not challenge Labour colleague Barbara Edmonds in his political career.
Herald afternoon quiz: December 22New Zealand· 2025-12-22Barbara Edmonds delivered pointed questions during Question Time, showcasing her role as a Labour finance spokeswoman.
The three most improved MPs of 2025; zingers from Parliament’s Christmas roast – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Labour’s finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, told the party’s annual conference that she would 'never waver in my commitment to fiscal responsibility'.
Election year battlelines: National, Labour clash over health and tax - Dynamic BusinessNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Barbara Edmonds announced the New Zealand Future Fund to back potential Kiwi businesses and create secure jobs.
Dynamic Business: Future Fund plan swaps property speculation for innovation and care - Barbara EdmondsNew Zealand· 2025-12-06Barbara Edmonds says National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset review.
Barbara Edmonds says National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset reviewNew Zealand· 2025-12-03Edmonds’ speech contained a dose of realism, warning Labour could not afford to say 'yes' to everything its supporters may want.
Labour promises loan scheme for family GPs and nurse practitionersNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Barbara Edmonds offered sweeteners in the political context.
Danyl McLauchlan: Labour fires first salvo in battle for swing votersNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Barbara Edmonds offered sweeteners in response to Labour's CGT.
Danyl McLauchlan: Labour fires first salvo in battle for swing votersNew Zealand· 2025-11-03Finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds was very impressive in the press conference announcing the capital gains tax policy.
Christopher Luxon aces first meeting with Donald Trump; capital gains tax adds up for National and Labour – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds declined to comment on the matter.
Labour commits to capital gains tax, but can’t say if interest expenses will be deductibleNew Zealand· 2025-10-29
Barbara Edmonds is Labour's finance spokeswoman who impressed with her practical knowledge during a press conference.
Labour’s mini-CGT sets a small target but has big loopholes, including for the ‘family home’ – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
Barbara Edmonds is the Labour finance spokeswoman discussing the Future Fund policy.
Future Fund flop: Labour struggles to sell first major election policy - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Labour’s finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates was a direct response to the economic damage caused by Christopher Luxon’s mismanagement.
Reserve Bank slashes Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%New Zealand· 2025-10-08
Labour finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds said gas exploration was 'only a small part of the equation'.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urges Labour leader Chris Hipkins to commit to offshore gas explorationNew Zealand· 2025-09-29Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds declined to comment on the commercial property eligibility rules and has otherwise been broadly supportive of the new programme.
Ikea eligible for tax break under Govt’s Investment Boost schemeNew Zealand· 2025-09-29
Barbara Edmonds has been marked as the best Opposition performer by the CEOs.
Why Mood of the Boardroom winner Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in it – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Catch the live stream of a Q&A with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds.
Mood of the Boardroom: Chief executives rank Government ministers and Labour leadersNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
