Summarised by Centrist
Summary: At the National Party’s annual conference, Finance Minister Nicola Willis suggested the potential sale of Kiwibank to enhance competitiveness and hinted at further public sector cuts. She argued the need for “disruptive forces” in banking, Willis highlighted that New Zealanders deserve the best banking options. She also celebrated the government’s $23b savings from spending cuts. “Disruptive forces are needed to drive change,” Willis stated.
“The financial sustainability of the scheme is under pressure.”
Summarised by Centrist A former political figure convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys has lost
“It’s just a really bad day for those communities.”
“In the end, the very methods you use to silence opposition can and will be turned against you.”
“It’s a substantial change: a state reach into a very private space…”
“Centrism isn’t about sitting on the fence.”
“The financial sustainability of the scheme is under pressure.”
Summarised by Centrist A former political figure convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys has lost
“It’s just a really bad day for those communities.”
“In the end, the very methods you use to silence opposition can and will be turned against you.”
“It’s a substantial change: a state reach into a very private space…”
“Centrism isn’t about sitting on the fence.”
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