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Police step up summer road patrols as drivers urged to slow down and stay sober

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Police will be out in force on the country's roads over the summer holiday period as the Government urges motorists to make safe choices...

New biosecurity laboratory project underway in Auckland to safeguard exports and jobs

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A major new biosecurity laboratory is under construction in Auckland as part of a long-term investment aimed at protecting New Zealand’s primary industries and...

Government moves to cash in Chorus debt to fund new infrastructure projects

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The Government has confirmed it will move ahead with plans to monetise the debt it holds in telecommunications network operator Chorus, freeing up funds...

Government launches new ‘super-ministry’ for cities, transport and environment

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The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), bringing together several major policy areas in...

Roadside drug testing begins in Wellington today

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Roadside drug testing has begun in the Wellington District, marking the first stage of a nationwide rollout aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving,...

Former PM warns government is eroding democratic safeguards through rushed lawmaking

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Former Labour Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says New Zealand’s democratic safeguards are being weakened as Parliament increasingly passes legislation under "urgency", bypassing public...

Government plans for sweeping overhaul of local government unveiled

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The Government has unveiled plans for what it describes as the most significant overhaul of local government in more than three decades, proposing to...

Government drops Cook Strait emergency response vessel plan

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The Government has abandoned plans to procure dedicated emergency ocean response capabilities (EORC) for the Cook Strait, citing a sharp rise in projected costs...

Major Drury development fast-tracked

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has announced fast-track approval for Kiwi Property Holdings’ 53-hectare Drury Metropolitan Centre project in South Auckland, a major urban development...

Parliament Bill passes unanimously

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New Zealand’s Parliament has unanimously passed the Parliament Bill, a move described by Leader of the House Chris Bishop as a significant constitutional milestone...

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under ‘fast-track law’

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

Government confirms ‘streamlined process’ for Auckland’s new housing plan

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The Government has confirmed the use of a streamlined planning process for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA...

Construction begins on SH35 Hikuwai Bridge

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Construction is underway on a new $50 million Hikuwai Bridge to replace the cyclone-damaged structure on State Highway 35 between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru...

MPs on record that Pfizer’s NZ Provisional Approval was illegal in May 2021

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Lawfare under the microscope: how US Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was suddenly, unethically and undemocratically adopted by the New Zealand Parliament. “I’ve got to say...

Critics slam Bishop’s GPS vehicle tracking plan over privacy, cost, and State control fears

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The Automobile Association (AA) has voiced serious concerns over Transport Minister Chris Bishop's proposed GPS-based vehicle tracking system, part of a planned overhaul of...

Government to introduce electronic vehicle tracking in reform of Road User Charges

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A sweeping overhaul of New Zealand’s road funding system is raising serious concerns about privacy and government surveillance, as critics say the proposed electronic...

Sport NZ scraps trans inclusion guidelines following government direction

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Sport NZ has withdrawn its transgender "inclusion guidelines" for community sport, following a directive from the government. Originally published in 2022 to promote "inclusive participation",...

Kāinga Ora cancels planned homes and sells off surplus land in ‘major financial reset’

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State housing agency Kāinga Ora is scrapping 212 housing projects that would have delivered nearly 3,500 homes and selling off 36 hectares of vacant...

Seymour defends Bishop’s remarks at music awards

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On his first day as deputy prime minister, David Seymour defended fellow minister Chris Bishop's remarks during Stan Walker’s politically charged performance at the...

Bishop criticised for “crap” comment at music awards, denies drunken behaviour

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Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop has admitted he should have kept his thoughts to himself after calling aspects of a performance at the Aotearoa Music...

Public consultation opens on 110km/h speed limit proposal for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the start of a six-week public consultation on a proposal to raise the speed limit on State Highway...

Government targets infrastructure, energy shortfalls with major RMA overhaul

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The Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of planning rules under the Resource Management Act (RMA) aimed at tackling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and...

Government overhauls infrastructure funding to “boost housing growth”

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The Government has announced significant changes to infrastructure funding and financing to address the country’s "ongoing housing crisis". As part of the 'Going for Housing...

Luxon reshuffles cabinet

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Summary of changes made to cabinet announced by PM Christopher Luxon today. Shane Reti: Lost the Health portfolio to Simeon Brown. Gained the new role...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

Daily Telegraph NZ -
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

Daily Telegraph NZ -
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

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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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