Nicola Willis
"Labour sending message that it's soft on crime": Willis
Nathan Rarere discussed the government's new fog cannon scheme with National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis. Audio
National against lowering voting age to 16
Every week we speak to the deputy leader of each major party. And today's its the turn of National's Nicola Willis. She started by telling Nathan Rarere her thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling that… Audio
Willis: excited for advancement of women's rugby
Time to catch up with the deputy leader of the Opposition now. This morning we're talking National's vow to once again allow exploring for deepsea oil and gas; whether the Reserve Bank still has… Audio
National calls for inquiry into large bank profits
Time now to hear from the deputy leader of the National Party Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere began this week's talk by asking her about Christopher Luxon's meeting with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on… Audio
National responds to Labour Conference
Labour has taken a big hit in the latest Newshub Reid Research survey with its worst result since Jacinda Ardern became leader in 2017.
It's dropped about six points to 32% - National is up slightly… Audio
National Party responds to financial stability report
Banks are being urged to lend a helping hand to families and businesses struggling with rising interest rates.
The plea comes from the Reserve Bank as it warns of tough times ahead in the fight… Audio
Willis: National against fair payment agreement legislation
The National Party is vowing to repeal the government's Fair Payment Agreement legislation, which enables workers to bargain collectively across entire sectors. Nathan Rarere asked National's deputy… Audio
Willis: reviving National's social investment agenda
The National Party is planning to revive Bill English's social investment agenda, saying that it will help in identifying the most effective social programmes and deliver more bang for our taxpayer… Audio
National Party defends social investment fund proposal
The deputy leader of the National party insists a social investment fund with contribution from wealthy New Zealanders will not be idealogically driven and will instead be based on results.
Nicola… Audio
National wants more to be done to tackle inflation
You'll no doubt be aware - if you've been to the supermarket recently, the cost of food remains high In fact, latest StatsNZ data shows it's at a 13-year high. With some parents struggling to feed… Audio
Willis:encouraged by right wing local body candidates
And we also discussed some of the issue's raised in Leonard's story with National's deputy leader Nicola Willis. But Nathan Rarere began by asking if she was encouraged by the number of… Audio
Taxing times: What's on the table for tax cuts?
A record tax take, a better than expected deficit - could tax cuts be on the table going into next year's election? Audio
Willis: why National's tax plan won't be like UK ones
National's deputy leader Nicola Willis now. This week we discussed National's opposition to a proposed law aimed at reducing the harm caused by alcohol, and why voter turnout in our local government… Audio
National Party deputy leader on party's planned tax cuts
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says that his party's planned tax cuts would not have the same sharp market reaction the UK's own tax cut proposals had on the pound's value.
The pound has… Audio
Business leaders back Nicola Willis as future Finance Minister
As we do every week, we get to hear from the deputy leader of the National Party Nicola Willis. We talked business confidence -- or lack thereof -- among CEOs. But Nathan Rarere started by asking what… Audio
Willis: National's sneaky response to Sam Uffindell report
Every week we speak to National's deputy leader Nicola Willis about the latest in politics. Of course, with the Tuesday's programme being solely about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral this interview is… Audio
Willis: National approves of public holiday to mourn Queen
New Zealanders will have an unexpected public holiday on Monday the 26th of September to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. It will coincide with a state memorial service to be held in in… Audio
National wants targeted intervention to tackle housing issues
National is calling for action over claims emergency housing tenants in Rotorua have been mistreated by a Government funded organisation set up to help them. Visions of a Helping Hand has received… Audio
National Party on KiwiSaver fees GST backdown
The Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move.
It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered… Audio
National Party on second cost of living payment going out
The Inland Revenue is racing to ensure New Zealanders living overseas don't get the next cost of living payment due on Thursday.
Thousands of people got the first installment when they shouldn't have… Audio