Chris' News

MP for Hutt South

22 May 2025Chris Bishop

Budget 2025: Investing in infrastructure for all New Zealanders

Major investments in new and upgraded hospitals, mental health facilities, school buildings, rail and roads across the country are being funded in Budget 2025, Infrastructure Minister

20 May 2025Chris Bishop

Budget 2025: Upgrades to improve rail reliability

Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgrades

27 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Accelerating the roll-out of public EV chargers

The Government is updating the way it co-invests in public electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the private sector to accelerate the delivery of EV chargers across

14 Apr 2025Chris Bishop

Driver licence changes to help young Kiwis

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving

12 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · James Meager

First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,

11 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

New partnerships for social housing

The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).

5 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Chris Penk

Super-sized granny flats coming to backyards

The Coalition Government will go even further than it earlier proposed to make it easier to build granny flats by increasing the maximum size allowed to

4 Apr 2025Chris Bishop

Melling transport improvements to start this year

Melling transport improvements to start this year The Melling Road of Regional Significance project will start this year. The project includes a new grade-separated interchange and

24 Mar 2025Chris Bishop

New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’

The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible

13 Mar 2025Chris Bishop

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: First Fast-Track projects into process

On the first day of the country’s first Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones are pleased to welcome the

8 Mar 2025Chris Bishop

Investment Summit to grow New Zealand’s future

New Zealand will showcase its infrastructure pipeline and exciting growth sectors to companies managing about $6 trillion in capital at next week’s Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure

6 Mar 2025Chris Bishop

Construction to begin on final stage of Wellington SH58 Road of Regional Significance project

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on the final stage of the State Highway 58 (SH58) safety improvements

28 Feb 2025Chris Bishop

Going for Housing Growth: New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools

New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools will help get more houses built and address New Zealand’s housing crisis, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Local