The Finance Minister says the Government still has work to do in reducing inflation. 

The Consumers Price Index rose 4.7% in the year to December, a two year low. 

Nicola Willis says they want that into the 1-3% percent range. 

Rents were one section of the economy which bucked the trend by increasing. 

Willis told Tim Dower that the Government is working to make it easier to build more houses. 

She says they are making it easier for council to build more and consent the accompanying infrastructure. 

LISTEN ABOVE

The Finance Minister says the Government still has work to do in reducing inflation.  
The Consumers Price Index rose 4.7% in the year to December, a two year low.  
Nicola Willis says they want that into the 1-3% percent range.  
Rents were one section of the economy which bucked the trend by increasing.  
Willis told Tim Dower that the Government is working to make it easier to build more houses.  
She says they are making it easier for council to build more and consent the accompanying infrastructure.  
LISTEN ABOVE

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...