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- New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis challenged Ruth Richardson to a public debate on the government's fiscal policies.
- Willis criticized Richardson's organization for its pressure campaign and called for transparency.
- Ruth Richardson, who previously served as Minister of Finance, dismissed the debate suggestion.
- Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf supported Richardson's willingness to debate the government's debt and spending levels.
- The debate is expected to occur after the upcoming economic update.
