Chris Bishop
National Party demands Phil Twyford release email from NZ First
The Auckland light rail project looks dead in the water with coalition partner New Zealand First refusing to back it before the election.
The National Party says the Government has broken a key… Audio
Coronavirus: Transmission Gully facing further delays
Wellington's billion dollar Transmission Gully highway is facing new delays as work on the four lane highway is drastically curtailed.
Many of the roading sub-contractors are no longer employed and… Audio
Covid-19: Politicians in self-isolation
Two politicians who are among the thousands of New Zealanders in isolation are the Green Party's Chloe Swarbrick and National's Chris Bishop. Audio
National Party calls for inquiry on NZ Future Forest Products PGF bid
National is calling for the Auditor-General to investigate Shane Jones's involvement in the bid by NZ Future Forest Products Limited for $15 million of PGF funding.
They also say Shane Jones has… Audio
Cycle of outrage called out on talkback
To pump up interest in its transport policy the National Party spoon-fed the media part of it: police fining cyclists who spurn cycleways. But the prospect of Bike Force Raptor backfired when callers… Audio
Cycle of outrage called out on talkback
To pump up interest in its transport policy the National Party spoon-fed the media part of it: police fining cyclists who spurn cycleways. But the prospect of Bike Force Raptor backfired when callers…
AudioNational Party proposes dropping fuel tax
The Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is for the chopping block under plans announced by the National Party.
The Opposition has released its Transport and Infrastructure discussion document.
Under the… Audio
A long passage: end of life choice
We recap the passage of the End of Life Choice Bill, over a period longer than the current government. Audio
A long passage: end of life choice
We recap the passage of the End of Life Choice Bill, over a period longer than the current government.
AudioThe week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail. Audio
The week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail.
Audio"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
AudioNational wants a rethink of "Let's Get Wellington Moving"
The National Party is calling on the Transport Minister to return to the negotiating table and find a better Let's Get Wellington Moving plan for the city. New mayor Andy Foster has been critical of… Audio
Treasury rubbishes ‘feebate’ scheme for electric vehicles
Treasury officials have rubbished the government's "feebate" scheme aimed at promoting sales of electric vehicles, warning it will have an infinitesimal effect on carbon emissions over two decades… Audio
The battle of two Julie Annes
The war of Parliament’s Question Time is measured out in daily skirmishes. A proxy campaign fought by a handful of combatants, over rules as much as policy. Audio
The battle of two Julie Annes
The war of Parliament’s Question Time is measured out in daily skirmishes. A proxy campaign fought by a handful of combatants, over rules as much as policy.
AudioInter-Parliamentary cricketers proud of Black Caps effort
New Zealand's Inter-Parliamentary Cricket XI watched the New Zealand v England final at the home of cricket, Lord's. The co-captains of the squad, Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Chris Bishop… Audio
Call to lower voting age from Youth MP
Aotearoa’s first Youth Parliament was held to mark 20 years since the voting age was lowered to 18, but despite this connection many Youth MPs are still not eligible to vote and some are calling for… Audio
Call to lower voting age from Youth MP
Aotearoa’s first Youth Parliament was held to mark 20 years since the voting age was lowered to 18, but despite this connection many Youth MPs are still not eligible to vote and some are calling for…
Audio