Chris Bishop
Housing Minister speaks on Kainga Ora renovation plan
The government unveiled its extensive renovation plan for Kainga Ora. The revamp will see the government sell about 900 state houses a year. It said the money will help off set new construction and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Speed limits to revert back to higher speed limits on 38 sections of state highways
The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Audio
Govt handed warning from Treasury over infrastructure spending
The Government has been handed a grim Treasury warning as it calculates how it will cover billions of dollars worth of plans to fix roads, hospitals and water projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris… Audio
Coalition lifts lid on 149 projects for Fast-Track Bill
Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Minister for Infrastructure speaks on Dunedin Hospital rebuild freeze
Waitaki mayor Gary Kircher said the discontent over the freeze on the Dunedin Hospital rebuild is "a pig's breakfast." He said the south has not been served well and the hospital's needed to deliver… Audio
Nailing bi-partisanship to build the nation
It's hoped a new infrastructure body will lead to a more sensible pipeline of projects than the current stop/start political rollercoaster
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Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August
On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track… Audio
Minister Chris Bishop on changes to Fast-track bill
The Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track approvals bill, including giving final decision-making power to the expert panel, not ministers, and requiring that the panel include… Audio
Govt makes changes to Fast-track bill after public subs
"The Government has listened" - that's the message from one of the strongest critics of the fast track consenting legislation. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
A dispute during Question Time this week was packed with lessons on asking questions in Parliament, and especially how not to answer them. Audio
Government announces second phase of RMA reform
Chris Bishop is continuing on his quest to slash red tape and has announced his second phase of reform to the Resource Management Act. Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic funding
New Zealand will leave the Olympic games at 12th on the medal table, with ten golds, seven silver and two bronze medals. Sports and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Dame Lisa gets 7th Olympic gold, and Maddi Wesche's silver stunner
Dame Lisa Carrington teams with Alicia Hoskin to win her 7th Olympic gold medal, while Maddi Wesche stunned the field for silver in the shot put. Audio
