Willis directs banks not to pass levy costs on to Kiwis, Seymour says customers will pay

PremiumHome / New Zealand / PoliticsJamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·28 May, 2026 06:05 AM5 mins to read‌She told the Herald the banks do well for themselves. Video / Mark MitchellFinance Minister Nicola Willis is “directing” banks not to pass the costs of a new levy on to their customers, but Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says customers will end up paying for it.

“I am directing them right now: do not do that to New Zealand customers,” she said

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