A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic. 

This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her government won’t repeat the previous government’s mistakes. 

Former finance minister Ruth Richardson told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘[Nicola Willis] needs to face up to what the Treasury is telling her.’ 

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A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic.&nbsp;
This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her government won’t repeat the previous government’s mistakes.&nbsp;
Former finance minister Ruth Richardson told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘[Nicola Willis] needs to face up to what the Treasury is telling her.’&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Ruth Richardson: Former finance minister says Nicola Willis needs to 'face up' to the latest Treasury report

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