Chris' News

MP for Hutt South

30 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Work begins on Warkworth to Te Hana motorway

Work begins on Warkworth to Te Hana motorway Breaking ground on one of New Zealand's most important transport infrastructure projects – Warkworth to Te Hana –

30 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Don’t risk 70,000 job losses under Labour

Don’t risk 70,000 job losses under Labour Labour’s Fast-track confusion is putting tens of thousands of jobs at risk and Kiwis deserve answers now, National’s Infrastructure

19 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Backing Waikato: Investing in growth

Backing Waikato: Investing in growth National is backing the Waikato with the infrastructure it needs to continue its strong growth, National’s Infrastructure spokesman Chris Bishop says.

16 Oct 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

New surveys show National’s plan is working

New surveys show National’s plan is working National’s plan to fix and grow the economy is working, with two new independent surveys out today showing growth

14 Oct 2026Simon Watts · Chris Bishop

Building the Future: Backing Auckland to succeed

Building the Future: Backing Auckland to succeed Today National is releasing its plan for Auckland, which will continue to get Auckland moving, unlock its potential and

5 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Labour’s transport plan has a $3.2 billion hole

Labour’s transport plan has a $3.2 billion hole Labour has a $3.2 billion hole in its transport plan that could mean existing roads aren’t maintained, new

5 Oct 2026Chris Bishop · Matt Doocey

Labour all over the show on Woodend Bypass

Labour all over the show on Woodend Bypass Chris Hipkins has directly contradicted his own candidate and List MP on the Woodend Bypass, says National Transport

5 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Belfast to Pegasus & Woodend Bypass given green light

Belfast to Pegasus & Woodend Bypass given green light A re-elected National government will fully fund the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, with $800

4 Oct 2026Chris Bishop

Mill Road Stage One given the green light

Mill Road Stage One given the green light The next National-led government will start construction on Stage One of Mill Road and progress route protection on

28 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

Fast-track approval for 250 new homes in Wānaka

Fast-track approval for 250 new homes in Wānaka The Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme near Wānaka has been granted Fast-track approval, bringing 250 new homes, a

24 Sep 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

More time for Head Start decisions

More time for Head Start decisions The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design

22 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

RMA era ends as new system passes Parliament

RMA era ends as new system passes Parliament Bills to replace the Resource Management Act have passed their third reading in Parliament, marking the most significant

21 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker

City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker Auckland’s rail network has recorded its busiest week ever in the first seven days of CRL services, a strong

18 Sep 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Unlocking Auckland city centre after City Rail Link

Unlocking Auckland city centre after City Rail Link Proposals to unlock significantly more housing, jobs and economic activity in Auckland’s city centre are being put out

17 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

Commonsense change to help people get home safely

Commonsense change to help people get home safely Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have today announced the next steps in the implementation

16 Sep 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts · Cameron Brewer

Next steps confirmed for development levy reform

Next steps confirmed for development levy reform The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across

15 Sep 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Development contributions strengthened to recover Fast-track infrastructure costs

Development contributions strengthened to recover Fast-track infrastructure costs The Government will change the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to ensure councils can set appropriate development

11 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

Members appointed to Auckland’s new Regional Transport Committee

Members appointed to Auckland’s new Regional Transport Committee Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have confirmed appointments to the newly established Auckland Regional