In earlier New Zealand elections, Nicola Willis played the function of robust female politicians through practice debates. She took on the personas of Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern to support prepare the leaders of her National Celebration for their head-to-head clashes in the 2008 and 2017 campaigns. Now, Willis is preparing to step into the political arena herself.

If the proper-leaning National Celebration wins the upcoming election on October 14, which opinion polls recommend is probably, Willis will turn out to be the country’s initially female finance minister in 30 years and only the second in its history. This is a considerable milestone for gender representation in New Zealand politics.

Assuming this function would come with its challenges as Willis would inherit an economy that has been hit difficult by the recession and a government that has had to make challenging choices through these challenging occasions. It would call for her to navigate the complexities of fiscal policy and make sound monetary choices to support rebuild the country’s economy.

Regardless of these challenges, Willis is poised to make her mark on New Zealand’s political landscape and contribute to the country’s recovery efforts. Her expertise in playing the roles of prominent female politicians in practice debates has undoubtedly ready her for the responsibilities that come with becoming a political heavyweight herself.