Willis
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.6Global 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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The Government have been giving the supermarket operators a hard time about pricing for a while now.
Foodstuffs breakup plan: Why National’s supermarket policy is a disaster – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Willis’ office declined to comment.
Up to 60 jobs set to be cut from software firm Foster Moore after ministerial veto of $50m Companies Office projectNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
Willis stated that National will pursue the structural separation of Foodstuffs to ensure Kiwis get a fairer deal at the checkout.
Foodstuffs break-up: National Party’s plan could force supermarket property ownership changesNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
Willis has entertained the idea of growing Kiwibank by enabling KGC to buy another bank.
National still open to part-privatising Kiwibank, despite saying it wouldn’t campaign on asset salesNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
Willis received a scolding from Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee after her officials sent letters to Brownlee discussing Budget funding for Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk.
Budget 2026: Government got advice on $8b GST hike, suspending Super Fund contributions, and delaying Budget dayNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Willis faced criticism for her choices regarding tax cuts and fiscal promises.
Election 2026: National has broken some promises. It wants Labour to start doing the same – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Willis is mentioned in relation to supporting letters identifying brands.
How the Government’s global grocery search stalled with multiple firms declining contactNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
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