The 2025 Budget is due out this week - and the Finance Minister's feeling hopeful despite the concerns around Te Pāti Māori's antics.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon made it clear earlier today that National will not make any concessions on the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs from Parliament.

Nicola Willis says this week is all about the Budget - which aims to address concerns Kiwis have about the cost of living.

"We just need to focus on the things that will make a difference to people. We can't control Te Pāti Māori, they will do what they want to do." 

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