Nicola Willis: Can NZ’s growth beat our $9B annual interest?

After a tough few years for inflation, interest rates, and investor confidence, Nicola Willis is charged with not only repairing but expanding the economy. So how will our Minister of Finance and Economic Growth make that happen?  Get a preview of the upcoming Budget, and hear how the Minister plans to strike a balance between stimulating growth and managing spending. How will we prioritise investment into key areas like health, education, and defense? How can we reduce NZ’s debt and attract international investing and lending? Can new trade agreements counteract the infamous Trump tariffs?  Plus, how the government plans to bring financial literacy into classrooms. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’).  Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only.  We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.