Chris' News

MP for Hutt South

27 May 2026Chris Bishop · Nicola Grigg

Bill passed to pave way for MCERT

The Government has passed legislation enabling the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), marking a major milestone in its programme

21 May 2026Chris Bishop · Louise Upston

Delivering fairer social housing

The Government is launching a multi-year reform of New Zealand’s social housing system to make support fairer, better targeted, and more focused on encouraging independence, Housing

20 May 2026Chris Bishop

Regulatory changes to help Kiwis during fuel uncertainty

Removal of regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks has begun Minister for Regulation David Seymour and

15 May 2026Chris Bishop

Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked

The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development

15 May 2026Chris Bishop

Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across

13 May 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading

Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James

6 May 2026Chris Bishop

Rule changes to support aquaculture

The Government has updated national rules for marine aquaculture to make it easier for operators to improve how they farm, adopt new technology and carry out

5 May 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Councils invited to fast-track local reform

The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister

4 May 2026Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

Building better school infrastructure for the future

As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up

1 May 2026Chris Bishop

Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opening soon

The Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) will officially open to the public on Saturday 16 May, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “This opening

30 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Auckland transport reforms pass third reading

Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system passed their third reading today, restoring democratic accountability and fixing the basics of how Auckland makes transport decisions, Transport Minister

28 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

SH2 flood resilience works completed early

Major works have been completed two months ahead of schedule to improve one of the most flood affected stretches of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Tairāwhiti,

27 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Government acts on regulatory feedback to boost fuel resilience

The Government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks, Minister for

16 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions

New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and

14 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval

Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application

10 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,