Chris Bishop

The government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy.

This… Audio

The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Audio

New goverment, new parliament, new Leader of the House. Chris Bishop is now the Minister responsible for shepherding the Government's legislative agenda. He explains how. Audio

A free pass for big industry to bulldoze Aotearoa's precious natural environment. That's the Green Party's verdict on legislation that would give Government Ministers the power to push through… Audio

The government is already facing criticism for its plan to get families with children out of emergency housing quicker.

The new plan will put whānau with children at the top of the social housing… Audio

Most of the motu's biggest cities will be flooded with land for residential developments if the Housing Minister has his way. In a speech today, Chris Bishop has confirmed councils will have to… Audio

A leaked draft Cabinet paper shows the Government is looking into allowing more overseas investment for build-to-rent housing.

The coalition has already said it will amend the Overseas Investment Act… Audio

Leader of the House, Chris Bishop, outlines the week to come in Parliament. A week with 19 maidens and just two bills.  Audio

There’s a look in the eyes of many people who work on precinct that tells you they just want this parliamentary year to finish already, but it’s not quite done yet. Audio

The Housing Minister is launching an independent review of Kāinga Ora, citing his concerns about growing debt which has reached $12.3 billion.

Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English will lead the… Audio

The Government, Wellington City Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed in principle to dump the $7.4 billion Let's Get Wellington Moving plan.

Infrastructure and Housing… Audio

The new government has unveiled what policy it wants to push through in its first three months in office, including moving into urgency to debate five bills before Christmas.

Prime Minister… Audio

National's "worst-case scenario" has become a reality - the party needs New Zealand First to form a government. After 20 long days of counting, re-counting and double checking ballots the final… Video, Audio

The National Party leaders will discuss strategy around forming a government this afternoon, after they have "watched the rugby", says campaign chair Chris Bishop.

Bishop has told a Morning Report… Audio

Wrapping up Election 2023, there's still plenty to play for ahead of election day. We review the highs and lows of Election 2023, unpack National's 'Winston Strategy', consider the missed… Video, Audio

The race to form the next government is shaping up to be a tighter competition than it previously seemed, with just three days left to vote.

Two polls released Wednesday night say neither Labour nor… Audio