Chris Bishop
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
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 August 2024
On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic medals
It's been raining medals for the New Zealand Olympians in Paris. Sports minister Chris Bishop spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Minister of Sport Chris Bishop on his Olympics Paris visit
The Minister of Sport Chris Bishop is in Paris, he joined Nathan Rarere for a chat. Audio
Like a student flat, parliament runs on rosters
Like an uncooperative student flat Parliament relies on rosters to organise who gets to speak when. Lots of rosters. And like that flat it probably stops squabbles. Audio
National believe housing changes are pro market
The Government has unveilled a number of changes to boost housing growth around the country - Housing Minister Chris Bishop talked with Nathan Rarere about the changes. Audio
Government announces plans to address housing crisis
The Housing Minister has unveiled the government's plan to address the housing crisis and dramatically increase the number of homes being built. Chris Bishop has announced a series of changes to the… Audio
An urgent week leaves bills wanting feedback
Parliament had another week of urgency and a new list of bills. Five now need public feedback on things ranging from charter schools, and medicine regulations, to three strikes sentencing. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June
On today's episode, Passengers on a terrifying Boeing 737 flight have spent the night in Invercargill. Flames were clearly seen coming from the aircraft as it gained altitude over the Shotover Delta… Audio
Government moves to scrap consents on granny flats
Backyard granny flats may soon be much easier to build in a move from the government to scrap consents for that type of building. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government wants more user pays measures for roads and water
The Infrastructure Minister says he wants to change how major projects are funded - with more user-pays measures - such as tolls and congestion charges, and public private partnerships. Chris Bishop… Audio
Enough numbers, let’s talk process
Once the Budget Statement is delivered, what happens next? The House looks beyond the initial announcement to the three different processes that follow it, sometimes concurrently. Audio