Chris Bishop
Workers who refuse vaccination to be removed from front-line
Any border worker who refuses a vaccination will soon be removed from their front-line job.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says they can't force people to take the jab, but nor is… Audio
Opposition piles pressure on Trevor Mallard
The Speaker remains under pressure from the Opposition in the continued fallout over his 2019 claim of rape at Parliament.
National's urging the Prime Minister to support a vote of no confidence… Audio
Hipkins 'optimistic' about travel bubble prospects
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins is optimistic that a travel bubble with Australia will be up and running next month.
On 6 April, the government officially reveals the start date for frictionless… Audio
Bloomfield, Robertson lobbied by NZ Cricket for vaccine priority
It has been revealed the Director-General of Health was lobbied by cricket bosses for priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine for its players, all while Dr Bloomfield was an invited guest, hosted by… Audio
Covid-19: Police prosecuting rule breaches, but not called in over people defying isolation orders
The police have now prosecuted nearly 1000 Covid-19 related breaches, but are not being called upon to take action against people defying isolation or testing orders.
Recent violations have stoked… Audio
Government's 'high trust' approach to self-isolation wrong - National
The National Party says the government's "high trust" approach to managing Covid-19 outbreaks has been exposed by the most recent community cases.
The opposition has unveiled a "five-point plan"… Audio
National still favour dedicated quarantine facilities
Nathan Rarere spoke with National Party's Covid-19 Response spokesperson, Chris Bishop. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists, Jane Clifton and Richard Harman look at the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake, riding bikes on the footpath, vaccines, and the New Zealand 'terrorist' arrested at… Audio
An urgent debate on Covid-19
Parliament this week was pretty truncated, days were short and many MPs watched from home. But it did manage something unusual - an urgent debate. Audio
An urgent debate on Covid-19
Parliament this week was pretty truncated, days were short and many MPs watched from home. But it did manage something unusual - an urgent debate.
AudioQuestion time key part of shortened sitting day
Question time was considered an essential part of business this week as fewer MPs sat for shorter hours under changing Covid alert levels at Parliament. Video, Audio
Question time key part of shortened sitting day
Question time was considered an essential part of business this week as fewer MPs sat for shorter hours under changing Covid alert levels at Parliament.
Video, AudioThe importance of being critical
Sometimes Parliament’s highlights are the moments it changes the topic. Today those diversions included a defense of attack, and an attack on getting roughy. Audio
The importance of being critical
Sometimes Parliament’s highlights are the moments it changes the topic. Today those diversions included a defense of attack, and an attack on getting roughy.
AudioNational Party to call vote of no confidence in Speaker
National MP Chris Bishop will seek a vote of no confidence against Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of the House, in Parliament today.
Late last year Mallard apologised for comments he made to RNZ in May… Audio
Chris Bishop says it's not good enough that NZ isn't vaccinating yet
The National Party says the Pfizer vaccine should have been waiting and ready to roll out as soon as Medsafe gave the green light.
The opposition is putting pressure on the government over why the… Audio
Covid-19: Chris Bishop wants 'very urgent quick review' of MIQ after latest cases
Two new people have tested positive for Covid-19.
The pair, who left managed isolation from the Pullman Hotel on 15 January, were confirmed to have caught the virus on Wednesday night.
National… Audio
National Party demands tighter MIQ facilities
The National Party says it's ongoing criticism of New Zealand's MIQ facilities is justified following the Covid-19 case in the community in Northland.
Party Covid-19 response spokesperson Chris… Audio
National Party wants pre-departure testing to go wider
National has welcomed the introduction of the new pre-departure testing regime - but it also says it doesn't go far enough. Initially, only travellers from the United Kingdom and the United States… Audio
Covid-19: National Party wants more rules for UK arrivals
The National Party wants tougher border restrictions to protect the country from the new variant of Covid-19 which is thought to be more transmissible.
It's been blamed for parts of England being… Audio