The Taxpayers' Union has raised concerns about Nicola Willis' skills as a Finance Minister - and one of her predecessors has expressed interest in a debate.

Willis challenged Ruth Richardson to a debate yesterday, after Richardson criticised the Government's fiscal track. 

Richardson's agreed - but a date's yet to be set. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.

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The Taxpayers' Union has raised concerns about Nicola Willis' skills as a Finance Minister - and one of her predecessors has expressed interest in a debate.
Willis challenged Ruth Richardson to a debate yesterday, after Richardson criticised the Government's fiscal track.&nbsp;
Richardson's agreed - but a date's yet to be set.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent&nbsp;Barry Soper explained further.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis offering to debate Ruth Richardson

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026 

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford joins Heather to discuss the Golden Visa update.

573 applications have been received since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa in April.

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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on Golden Visa update

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Sail GP is hitting Auckland this weekend.

A thunderstorm has forced changes to the racing schedule.

Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils Blair TukejoinsHeather to discuss.

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Blair Tuke: Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils on Sail GP returning to Auckland this weekend

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis offering to debate Ruth Richardson

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