Chris Bishop
Kāinga Ora positive about First Home Partner scheme
Kāinga Ora is positive about its First Home Partner scheme, despite taking more than four months to settle a single property.
The progressive homeownership scheme, which launched in early October… Audio
The limits on lawyers’ pro bono work
A bill intended to make it easier for employed lawyers to do pro bono work was voted down by Parliament, but are changes actually needed? Audio
The limits on lawyers’ pro bono work
A bill intended to make it easier for employed lawyers to do pro bono work was voted down by Parliament, but are changes actually needed?
AudioCovid-19: National Party on unvaccinated NZers skipping MIQ
A rule change allowing unvaccinated New Zealanders to dodge MIQ has the National Party questioning the government's other health orders.
The government quietly changed the rules on Friday.
National… Audio
Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'. Audio
Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'.
AudioThe House For Thurs 17 March 2022
MP departures can have unexpected flow-on effects... Audio
Covid-19: Chris Bishop on border reopening plans
An announcement on when the country's borders will reopen is imminent, with Cabinet ministers expected to meet today to finalise the plan.
A staged timeline was outlined last year, which would've… Audio
Govt sets out 'three-phased' Omicron response
More and more New Zealanders will have to look after themselves at home as the Omicron outbreak grows.
The government has set out how each of its three phases in the 'red' traffic light setting will… Audio
Frontline healthworkers want a faster booster roll out
Thousands more people could be eligible for their third booster vaccine dose this summer, and doctors on the frontline said they were ready for a speedier rollout.
Cabinet will on Monday consider… Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
AudioQuestion time for 14 December 2021
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
Covid-19: Chris Bishop wants Auckland orange now
The National Party says the government is being too heavy on the brakes with its traffic light settings for Auckland.
Tāmaki Makaurau and all the regions which have been red under the Covid-19… Audio
The MPs scrutinising the Covid-19 rules
Some ministers and ministries have special powers to unilaterally make new laws. And a small group of lawyerly MPs have the job of breaking out the microscope and checking they do it right. Audio
The MPs scrutinising the Covid-19 rules
Some ministers and ministries have special powers to unilaterally make new laws. And a small group of lawyerly MPs have the job of breaking out the microscope and checking they do it right.
AudioCoaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse.
AudioChris Bishop expecting caucus to meet after Simon Bridges' sudden demotion
Simon Bridges has been dumped from the shadow cabinet and demoted to the backbenches.
The shock news came in a media release from National Party leader Judith Collins just after 9.30pm on Wednesday… Audio
Traffic Light legislation a shambles - Chris Bishop
The Government has been criticised for pushing through legislation to assist the new traffic light system which National says has avoided normal levels of scrutiny. Chris Bishop believes the new law… Audio
