Chris Bishop

The National party are calling for an overhaul of the MiQ system before Christmas, they've started a petition saying fully vaccinated travellers don't pose a risk to New Zealand and the borders should… Audio

The National Party says vaccinated New Zealanders are being held back from enjoying more freedoms by government delays on vaccine certificates.

Cabinet has decided in principle that Auckland will… Audio

Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties. Audio

National says it's expecting the Government to slash the amount of time people spend in MIQ from 14 days to between seven and nine.

The Government will unveil changes to the hotly debated system… Audio

Stranded overseas expats could be just weeks away from securing a ticket home for Christmas.

The Government is poised to announce a shake-up to MIQ that's expected to free up more capacity for… Audio

The National Party is backing plans to allow some low risk Covid-19 cases to isolate at home, but spokesperson Chris Bishop is worried about how much planning has been done.

Covid-19 Response… Audio

Mandatory vaccinations have been introduced for health and education workers but there has been no change to alert levels in the latest government response to our Covid-19 outbreak.

The opposition… Audio

The Government is bowing to pressure from business leaders who want fast acting Covid-19 tests available in workplaces.

A coalition of 25 firms contacted the Government on Tuesday, pleading for… Audio

National is accusing the Government of being "negligent" about the vaccine rollout after ignoring a Pfizer offer for weeks.

Pfizer offered to supply millions of doses by Christmas 2020, but officials… Audio

The National Party wants the government to admit failure and change how the country handles Covid-19.

It's unimpressed with the government's new roadmap to essentially live with the virus, and… Audio

Opposition parties’ plans for lockdown-free Covid management and re-opening our borders made headlines this week - kicked off former PM John Key last weekend. All of them dangled the prospect of free… Audio

Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance. Audio

"A lottery in human misery" is how National's described the MIQ system. And it believes quarantine-free travel by Christmas is possible under its plans to open the borders.

Once vaccination rates… Video, Audio

The National Party is poised to unveil its plan for reopening the border as pressure mounts on the Government to clarify what life looks like beyond the elimination strategy.

National MPs won't… Audio

Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones. Audio

More than 31,000 people tried to book the 3-thousand MIQ spots made available yesterday when the pause on new bookings was lifted.

Needless to say, the vast majority missed out trying to get a place… Audio