Silly season, GDP growth, super ministry, Nelson Tenths Trust

It is the silly season, but the silliness finally stopped this week when it was clear the on-again, off-again fiscal debate was well and truly off.

Taxpayers Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson finally pulled the plug on the proposed debate with Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

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Brent Edwards Sat, 20 Dec 2025

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