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Willis Claims Labour's Hidden Bill Leaves $18.2bn Gap

6/14/2026

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National Finance Minister Nicola Willis presented the dossier “Labour’s Hidden Bill,” claiming an $18.2 billion fiscal gap.
Willis said Labour lacks detail for reversal and school lunches, with National adding costs for reversals and a Future Fund.
Labour spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said a costed fiscal plan will be released later this year.
Polls show no post-Budget lead for side, with the fiscal dispute set to shape narratives before the November 7 election.

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National Finance Minister Nicola Willis presented the dossier “Labour’s Hidden Bill,” claiming an $18.2 billion fiscal gap.
Willis said Labour lacks detail for reversal and school lunches, with National adding costs for reversals and a Future Fund.
Labour spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said a costed fiscal plan will be released later this year.
Polls show no post-Budget lead for side, with the fiscal dispute set to shape narratives before the November 7 election.