Chris' News

MP for Hutt South

16 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon Brown · Louise Upston

More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased

The Government is building Eden Park’s future as a major events venue, making significant changes to local planning rules that have been holding Eden Park back

12 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working

One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower

9 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Labour’s competing stories on Te Pati Māori

Chris Hipkins and one of his most senior MPs are telling different stories about Labour’s relationship with Te Pati Māori, senior National MP Chris Bishop says.

3 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Changes to the driver licensing system announced

The Government is updating New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver’s licence, Transport

27 Jan 2026Chris Bishop

Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hon Chris Bishop Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 January 2026 Acknowledgements Can I start by acknowledging: · My Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues · His Excellency

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction changes

The Government’s important changes to boost infrastructure delivery, including our supply of renewable energy come into effect today, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Energy Minister

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Todd McClay

Updated National direction for Natural Hazards and Highly Productive Land

The Government’s changes to improve the way productive land and natural hazard risks are managed take effect today, freeing up land for development and supporting greater

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Chris Penk

Granny flat consent exemption takes effect

New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand

22 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

Summer Driving: Stay Safe

The Government is reminding all New Zealanders to drive safely this summer, with Police set to be out in force to help keep our roads safe,

19 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

New Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

The Government has committed to a major biosecurity investment to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and drive economic growth, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Infrastructure

18 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

Second Fast-track quarry approved

A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Kings Quarry Limited

16 Dec 2025Chris Bishop · Judith Collins · Simon Watts · Penny Simmonds

New ministry to deliver better housing, transport, and environmental outcomes

The Government has today confirmed the establishment of a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), to support the Government’s ambitious reform agenda in

16 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

Planning reform bills pass first reading

The legislation underpinning New Zealand’s new planning system has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a major step toward replacing the RMA with a system

15 Dec 2025Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Roadside drug testing starts today

Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and

12 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

Improving how we care for New Zealand’s infrastructure

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says new guidance from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission will help improve how government agencies maintain and manage the country’s infrastructure. “Central

9 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

A better planning system for a better New Zealand

New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get

9 Dec 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Planning overhaul to unlock growth

A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris

9 Dec 2025Chris Bishop

Planning reform to unlock housing growth

The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use