Chris Bishop
Govt extends healthy homes deadline for private landlords
Private landlords have been given an early Christmas present - an extra year to bring their rentals up to healthy homes standards.
The government has extended the deadline, saying supply chain… Audio
Horrendous accounts, possible human rights breaches in emergency housing
People evicted from emergency housing have given horrendous accounts which could be in breach of human rights according to the commission.
33 people have come forward who have come forward to the… Audio
National Party on length of stay in emergency housing
The National Party says it's a moral disgrace people are staying longer and longer in emergency housing, and the taxpayer bill just keeps getting bigger.
Information given to MP Chris Bishop shows… Audio
National Party on Traffic Light Framework scrapping
Almost all Covid-19 restrictions have been scrapped after the Government did away with the Covid-19 Protection Framework overnight.
As at midnight, masks are only required in health and aged care… Audio
Chris Bishop on situation in Rotorua emergency housing
The National Party and Te Pāti Māori are calling for an independent investigation into Rotorua's emergency housing.
An investigation by TVNZ's Sunday programme exposed serious concerns about the… Audio
Chris Bishop on Trevor Mallard resignation
The Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has formally resigned from the role and will officially bow out this afternoon.
Mallard will be taking up a diplomatic post in Ireland from January next year.
…National Party on free masks and rapid antigen tests
The National Party says the Government's move to make masks and rapid antigen tests free is sensible, but is questioning why it's taken so long.
Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall and Director… Audio
Covid: Orange limits remain ahead of winter uncertainty
The country's traffic light is staying orange, with the government and health experts warning of a rocky winter.
An immunologist says it will be a winter of uncertainty and the Covid Minister says… Audio
Chris Bishop joins meeting with Minister on Hutt Hospital
National MP Chris Bishop says there will be no quick decisions about the earthquake-prone Hutt Hospital and its services, and it's worrying.
The hospital's main block has been rated at 15 percent of… Audio
Chris Bishop joins meeting with Minister on Hutt Hospital
National MP Chris Bishop says there will be no quick decisions about the earthquake-prone Hutt Hospital and its services, and it's worrying. The hospital's main block has been rated at 15 percent of… Audio
National Party MP Chris Bishop on Hutt Hospital building closure
Hutt Hospital's main building has to close after being assesed as an earthquake risk.
The Heretaunga Block houses staff, services and patients -- all will now have to be relocated while the structure… Audio
Covid-19 variants: Government resurgence plan
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher assesses where the government's planning is for new and potentially more deadly variants. Audio
Covid-19 variants: Government resurgence plan
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher assesses where the government's planning is for new and potentially more deadly variants.
AudioCovid-19: Chris Bishop on advice around MIQ end date
A man who failed six times to get a spot in MIQ wants compensation for those who suffered because of the system.
A Ministry of Health document shows that in November last year top officials advised… Audio
Kāinga Ora positive about First Home Partner scheme
Kāinga Ora is positive about its First Home Partner scheme, despite taking more than four months to settle a single property.
The progressive homeownership scheme, which launched in early October… Audio
The limits on lawyers’ pro bono work
A bill intended to make it easier for employed lawyers to do pro bono work was voted down by Parliament, but are changes actually needed? Audio
The limits on lawyers’ pro bono work
A bill intended to make it easier for employed lawyers to do pro bono work was voted down by Parliament, but are changes actually needed?
AudioCovid-19: National Party on unvaccinated NZers skipping MIQ
A rule change allowing unvaccinated New Zealanders to dodge MIQ has the National Party questioning the government's other health orders.
The government quietly changed the rules on Friday.
National… Audio
Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'. Audio
Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'.
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