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flag Finance Minister Nicola Willis denies PM ambitions as business leaders critique Prime Minister Luxon’s domestic impact despite praising his global trade approach.

flag Finance Minister Nicola Willis denied ambitions to become Prime Minister, calling speculation unfounded, while defending Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership amid mixed reviews from 150 business leaders. flag Luxon ranked 13th to 15th in a survey scoring his performance at 2.96–2.98 out of 5, praised for international trade efforts but criticized for limited domestic impact and messaging. flag Willis, ranked 13th with a score of 3.09, acknowledged economic challenges and the need for tough reforms, while emphasizing team stability and long-term progress. flag Business leaders support Luxon’s balanced China strategy and global outreach but urge clearer national direction, stronger industry collaboration, and tangible results to boost confidence during a fragile recovery.

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