Nicola Willis

Currently serving: List MP, Parliament of New Zealand National
Party National
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Nicola Willis’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 & 2022 local government elections and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 6 races — 2 elected 4 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
Offices held
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Apr 2018 – present
In the News
One MP, One Pint: Shanan Halbert on MAFS and the ‘massive job’ ahead to win 2026
The Spinoff — February 19, 2026

The Labour MP’s dream pub quiz pick? ‘Nicola Willis – a little bit mean girl, every quiz team needs one.’

Government hints it may cancel or delay Wellington Mt Victoria tunnel in favour of congestion charge
NZ Herald — February 18, 2026

Transport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.

Nicola Willis sets up election fight over ‘fiscal credibility’ vs Labour’s ‘fiscal indulgence’ - Fran O’Sullivan
NZ Herald — February 14, 2026

OPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.

Finance minister lays on the praise in Invercargill
The Press — February 13, 2026

Nicola Willis was on a charm offensive during an election year speech to Southland’s political and business leaders, praising farmers, scientists, businesses, pristine waters and more.

Willis: I need Labour on board with investment policy
The Post — February 12, 2026

Nicola Willis says her centrepiece policy from last year’s Budget is being held back by Labour not supporting it.

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