Chris Bishop
Govt proposing to change driver's licence tests
The government's proposing to remove the practical driving test needed to get a full driver's licence and reduce the number of eye tests required. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid… Audio
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. Audio
The can of worms that is the Resource Management Act
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.
Reforming the reforms - the RMA is up for debate, again
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again. Audio
Govt to replace Resource Management Act
The government says its replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45 percent. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Housing Minister speaks on Kainga Ora renovation plan
The government unveiled its extensive renovation plan for Kainga Ora. The revamp will see the government sell about 900 state houses a year. It said the money will help off set new construction and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Speed limits to revert back to higher speed limits on 38 sections of state highways
The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Audio
Govt handed warning from Treasury over infrastructure spending
The Government has been handed a grim Treasury warning as it calculates how it will cover billions of dollars worth of plans to fix roads, hospitals and water projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris… Audio
Coalition lifts lid on 149 projects for Fast-Track Bill
Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Minister for Infrastructure speaks on Dunedin Hospital rebuild freeze
Waitaki mayor Gary Kircher said the discontent over the freeze on the Dunedin Hospital rebuild is "a pig's breakfast." He said the south has not been served well and the hospital's needed to deliver… Audio
Nailing bi-partisanship to build the nation
It's hoped a new infrastructure body will lead to a more sensible pipeline of projects than the current stop/start political rollercoaster
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Nailing bi-partisanship to build the nation
It's hoped a new infrastructure body will lead to a more sensible pipeline of projects than the current stop/start political rollercoaster
Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
