Willis
New ZealandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Willis is a New Zealand government official who has defended the uptake of the Family Boost payment, arguing that the number of families claiming the credit will increase over time. She emphasizes the importance of informing eligible families about the availability of the credit and encourages them to apply for financial assistance to help with childcare costs.
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Willis, the Finance Minister, praised Luxon and criticized Labour's economic policies during her speech.
Election 2026: National targets Labour at conference, as Christopher Luxon heaps praise on Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford ‘fan club’ emergesNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
Willis said the economy will grow on average by 2.7% over the four years.
Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplusNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Willis has cut $300m from her operating allowance, leaving her with $2.1b to spend.
Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to comeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Willis discusses the stigma surrounding family estrangement and the changing perceptions of it.
What the saga exposes about toxic #boymum culture
Australia· 2026-01-20
Willis said the economy was growing again and inflation had come down as a result of the Government’s plan.
Weather: Heavy rain, strong wind watches issued for days leading to ChristmasNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
Willis has revealed the government's failure to meet climate targets due to reliance on overseas tree planting.
Finally NZ’s Paris Climate Agreement charade is as good as over – Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Willis emphasizes the importance of maintaining a prudent fiscal strategy amid economic challenges.
Dynamic Business: One NZ’s AI agents cut calls, energy use and cyber fraud at telcoNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
In May, Willis announced she was tipping $577m into the scheme at the Budget.
$300m, 12-level, twin-tower build-to-rent scheme planned beside West Auckland film studiosNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Willis took over Oakleys Plumbing and implemented a partnership model that significantly boosted the company's performance.
Christchurch’s Oakleys Plumbing celebrates 150 years of family legacyNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Willis is a key figure in the Little High Eatery project and has a personal connection to the site.
Christchurch’s Little High Eatery sold but founders keep stake in new dealNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Willis explains that ghosting can be an act of self-protection in certain situations.
Is it ever okay to cut off contact?Australia· 2025-10-20
Willis found a loophole that allowed the remaining proceeds of the levy to go directly to both DoC and Tourism New Zealand’s budgets.
Special investigation: What tourist levies are really being spent onNew Zealand· 2025-09-29
Willis failed to make the top ten in CEO Cabinet rankings.
Erica Stanford leads rankings, Luxon and Willis fail to make top ten in CEO Cabinet rankingsNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Willis said that to ensure the new pathways are focused on where skilled and experienced migrants are most needed.
NZ First breaks with Government over ‘unfocused immigration proposal’ to establish two new pathways to residencyNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
Willis told Treasury she wanted only $30m of it – or 20% – to go to new spending, $15m each for conservation and tourism.
Government swells tourism and conservation spending by $90m a year; keeps up to $139m for own coffersNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Willis scored a goal for Brescia in the match.
nella prima giornata la San Marino Academy perde a Brescia 4-3
San Marino· 2025-09-08
Willis said she would have asked Quigley to resign had he not done so himself.
Neil Quigley resigns as Reserve Bank chairman ‘with immediate effect’New Zealand· 2025-08-29
Willis, in a paper prepared for Cabinet on the Reserve Bank’s 2025-2030 funding agreement, said a considerable portion of its growth in staff numbers related to 'non-legislative functions'.
Adrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound, with proposal for 1 in 4 jobs to be cutNew Zealand· 2025-08-12
Willis is involved in discussions about food pricing and GST, advocating for consumer interests.
Government should cut GST on food if it’s worried about butter price – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Willis met with Fonterra chief Miles Hurrell about the dairy giant’s pricing model.
Explainer: Why have New Zealand butter prices gone up – and when will that change?New Zealand· 2025-07-23
Willis is a politician who was involved in discussions regarding Adrian Orr's conduct and resignation.
Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley responds to allegations around Adrian Orr’s resignationNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Willis said today that IRD would investigate a direct fee-refund model.
FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’New Zealand· 2025-07-06
Willis handed over responsibility for the project to Peters as the newly created Minister for Rail.
Winston Peters opens the door to part-privatisation of Interislander ferries, but doesn’t want to walk through itNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Willis mentioned that future governments will prioritize health spending.
Government forced to release Treasury warning of health and education spending cutsNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Willis said the decision was 'great news for sheep farmers and all the New Zealanders whose jobs and incomes are tied to the fortunes of our world-leading wool industry'.
Wool carpet to be rolled out by Kāinga Ora in state homesNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Willis gave the RBNZ less funding than it requested and sought advice on changing bank regulations.
Reserve Bank delays releasing information on Adrian Orr’s shock resignation, as restructure sees executives leaveNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Willis expressed her desire to see Wellington host an Avatar premiere, highlighting the city's significance in film production.
Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Government pushes for Wellington premiere for Avatar sequelNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Willis is involved in the Budget discussions and has revealed significant costs related to pay equity.
Budget 2025: $6.6b business tax incentive much needed but abrupt closure of pay equity door not ok - Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-05-24Willis admitted yesterday that her new and very welcome 'Investment Boost' is projected to increase GDP by only 1% by 2045.
Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Willis has delivered the Budget with changes to KiwiSaver and business tax relief.
Budget 2025: Willis delivers ‘true blue’ Budget with KiwiSaver changes and business tax reliefNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
