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Bishop calls for review of ‘transgender inclusion guidelines’ in community sports

Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop has requested Sport NZ to review and update its 2022 "Guiding Principles for the Inclusion of Transgender People...

Government launches new ‘underwrite programme’ in effort to boost housing supply

The government has introduced a new support programme aimed at stabilising the residential construction market during the country’s economic recovery. Announced by Housing Minister Chris...

Evictions on the rise as government cracks down on disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced an increase in evictions of unruly tenants from state housing managed by Kāinga Ora. Following the government's directive in...

‘Going for Housing Growth’ stage one unveiled

The Government will establish ambitious new housing growth targets for New Zealand’s cities, while taking steps to make it easier to expand both up...

New Kāinga Ora board appointed with mandate to reduce losses and ensure financial sustainability

The government has announced a new board for Kāinga Ora, following the resignation of chief executive Andrew McKenzie. Housing Minister Chris Bishop named the new...

‘National Infrastructure Pipeline worth over $120 billion’ – Bishop

The National Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects, from roads, to water infrastructure, to schools, and more,...

Dentist writes to Chris Bishop over alarming health issues since COVID jab rollout

A Wellington-based dentist has penned a letter to MP Chris Bishop, voicing serious concerns about an alarming rise in health issues and deaths since...

Bishop wants increased private sector financing to address ‘infrastructure deficit’

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has called for a greater reliance on private sector financing, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), to fund major infrastructure projects. Speaking at...

Inaugural Board of Integrity Sport & Recreation Commission announced

Nine highly respected experts have been appointed to the inaugural board of the new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, Sport & Recreation Minister Chris...

Concerns raised over fast-tracking of infrastructure decisions

The Labour party has voiced concerns over legislation granting three ministers authority to fast-track infrastructure projects, citing risks of bias, especially regarding potential political...

Tenancy rules changes ‘to improve rental market’ – Bishop

The coalition Government has today announced changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to encourage landlords back to the rental property market, says Housing Minister...

Kāinga Ora instructed to end ‘Sustaining Tenancies’ in crackdown on antisocial behaviour

Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities has been instructed to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework and take stronger measures against persistent antisocial behaviour by...

‘Unacceptable number’ of empty Kāinga Ora social houses across NZ, says Bishop

The number of new social houses sitting vacant across New Zealand is completely unacceptable, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “I was dismayed to learn that,...

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