Grant Robertson
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19715.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Grant Robertson is a prominent New Zealand politician who has served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. A member of the Labour Party, he has been influential in shaping economic policy and fiscal strategy in New Zealand. He has held office since 2017 and is known for his focus on social issues and economic growth. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Treasury's revised economic forecasts, which significantly impacted the government's budget planning.
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Robertson’s Budgets delivered surpluses in 2018 and 2019, before going into deficit during the Covid era.
Nicola Willis’ return-to-surplus promise echoes repeat surplus forecasts – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
Grant Robertson addressed the legislation while discussing student wellbeing and support services ahead of exams.
Otago University rejects claims Grant Robertson breached neutrality rules over Definitions of Woman and Man billNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
The public money the team relied on flowed from the huge top-up that Peters secured through Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s first Budget.
The heroic business case that underpinned Moana Pasifika’s failed model – Kate MacNamaraNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Willis is progressing a new prudential levy on banks to help pay for their own regulation.
Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplusNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Grant Robertson was recognized for his skill in managing economic expectations during difficult times.
Thomas Coughlan: After the Government’s horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worseNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
It would cost four-and-a-half times money more than Labour’s promised capital gains tax (CGT) would raise, a moot point, as CGT money has already been allocated.
Political U-turns – National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum – Thomas Coughlan:New Zealand· 2026-02-28
Grant Robertson considered a proposal for an Independent Fiscal Institution in 2018.
Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Grant Robertson, the Finance Minister, said a substantive inquiry into the economic response would come later.
Nicola Willis’ Reserve Bank inquiry asks the right questions at the wrong time – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-02-11
Grant Robertson established a special delivery unit to improve government efficiency.
Danyl McLauchlan: There are pathways to government for Labour but will it be in any shape to govern?New Zealand· 2026-02-09
Grant Robertson reported on the competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Winter Olympics live updates: Canada falls to U.S. in mixed-doubles curling ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in Italy
Canada· 2026-02-06
Grant Robertson was among those advised by Dentons regarding the Royal Commission inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic.
Media Insider: Top lawyer and former TVNZ political editor Linda Clark’s big legal career moveNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Grant Robertson announced spending cuts in response to the deteriorating economic situation.
Thomas Coughlan: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economyNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Grant Robertson, along with Chris Hipkins, proposed significant funding for national resilience.
India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Houston has experience, having led the campaign for the mixed-member proportional voting system ahead of the 2011 referendum and has been involved in several campaigns for the Wellington Central seat with Grant Robertson.
Election 2026 campaign teams: Who is running National, Labour, Greens, Act, and NZ First’s fight for votesNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Grant Robertson is mentioned as a comparison point for government borrowing.
Danyl McLauchlan: Between austerity and orthodoxy, NZ’s left goes quietNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Grant Robertson is mentioned in relation to budget spending compared to Nicola Willis.
My word of the year, deja vu - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Grant Robertson is mentioned as the former Finance Minister who occupied the Beehive office now used by David Seymour.
Chlöe Swarbrick is a ‘demagogue’, says David SeymourNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Grant Robertson is a former Finance Minister whose budget figures are referenced in relation to Nicola Willis's plans.
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in questionNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Grant Robertson was also mentioned for his role in the previous government.
Danyl McLauchlan’s annual awards for political bravery & buffoonery, from Schrödinger’s Legislation Prize to the Boo Radley AwardNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Grant Robertson's tenure is referenced in relation to public spending and bureaucrat levels.
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola WillisNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson had an operating allowance of $4.8b in his final Budget in 2023.
Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowedNew Zealand· 2025-12-09Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson first floated the idea of a 3% or 6% DST in 2019.
Microsoft New Zealand sees strong revenue growth – turnover now double its 2021 levelNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Kiwi Wealth was sold to Fisher Funds under former Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s watch with little public fanfare.
Treasury pushes for asset sales as it rings alarm bells over state of Government’s financesNew Zealand· 2025-11-07Grant Robertson is the journalist who wrote the cover story titled 'Fast and furious' about Lawrence Stroll.
Editor’s Note: How F1’s new owners helped add another $1-billion to Lawrence Stroll’s net worthCanada· 2025-10-25
Grant Robertson, her predecessor in the job, was much the same regarding fiscal policies.
National and Labour: Stuck in the middle without a clue – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Grant Robertson is a Labour politician who was advised by Dentons on the Covid-19 inquiry.
Media Insider: Briscoes ad account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - Linda Clark squares off with media; Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book; New F1 TV rights dealNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Robertson reveals himself to be a massive sports nut and discusses his handling of political stress.
Grant Robertson with Paula Bennett - Ask Me AnythingNew Zealand· 2025-09-08
Grant Robertson is also criticized alongside Jacinda Ardern regarding the Covid inquiry.
Winston Peters wars with the left as immigration tussle grows on the right - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson said Critic has been central to the student experience throughout its century of publication.
Otago University’s Critic student magazine celebrates 100 years of publicationNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Robertson, who was Finance Minister at the time, said he had given more than two hours of testimony but was concerned about the precedent appearing in public may create.
Covid inquiry legal advice for Dame Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson, Ayesha Verrall cost taxpayer $70kNew Zealand· 2025-08-28