Tag: chris_bishop
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National Releases Auckland Plan, Pledges to Scrap Minimum Car Parking Ban
National's Auckland plan promises transport projects, 296 new classrooms, a Drury hospital and an end to the 2020 blanket ban on minimum car parking requirements.
Politics and GovernmentElectionNational PartyTransportationReal EstateEconomyLaw Enforcement New Zealand National PartyAucklandSimon WattsChris Bishopcar parking requirementsAuckland transportDrury hospitalNZ National Party
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Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 to Be Replaced with $7.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund Investment
South Canterbury's Deep Creek Bridge on State Highway 82 will be replaced for $7.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyAgriculture Deep Creek BridgeState Highway 82Regional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopSouth CanterburyTransport InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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Attorney-General Appoints Two New District Court Judges
Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier appointed as District Court Judges, with swearing-in ceremonies set for November and December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalGeneral Politics District Court JudgesChris BishopLeighvi MaynardNicola GrahamJudicial AppointmentsAttorney-GeneralNew Zealand Government
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Government Investigates Christchurch Planning Rules at Former Apollo Stadium Site
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop launches investigation into whether Christchurch District Plan rules are blocking housing, economic growth and redevelopment of the 4.93-hectare Apollo Projects Stadium site in Addington.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateLegalEconomy Chris BishopChristchurchApollo Projects StadiumResource Management ActPhil MaugerRMA ReformHousingNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks
New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyComputers and InternetEnvironmentLegal Chris BishopResource Management ActNew Zealand GovernmentNational Environmental StandardsElectricity Network ActivitiesTelecommunication FacilitiesRMA Reform
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Government Funds 12 New Classrooms at Wakatipu High School to Meet Queenstown Growth
New Zealand Government invests in 12 new classrooms at Wakatipu High School, Queenstown's only public secondary school, with construction starting in 2027 and a site funded for a future second high school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Wakatipu High SchoolQueenstownErica StanfordChris Bishopschool infrastructureclassroom expansionNew Zealand Government
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Queenstown Cable Car Project Secures $265 Million Through AIP Visa
Southern Infrastructure Limited's Queenstown cable car has attracted $265 million in private lending via the Active Investor Plus visa, connecting the town centre, Frankton, the airport and Ladies Mile.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessInfrastructureTransportationEconomyImmigration Queenstown Cable CarActive Investor Plus visaSouthern Infrastructure LimitedPrivate Capital GroupChris BishopErica StanfordNew Zealand infrastructureNew Zealand Government
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$5m Government Funding to Replace Century-Old Waikato Bridge
The Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26 will be replaced with $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with design work due to start within six months.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyInfrastructure Piraunui Stream BridgeState Highway 26WaikatoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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National Claims Labour's Transport Plan Has $3.2 Billion Hole
Chris Bishop says Labour's fuel excise and road user charge freeze leaves a $3.2 billion gap in the National Land Transport Fund, warning of cuts to road maintenance and public transport.
Politics and GovernmentElectionTransportationGeneral PoliticsEconomyFederal Government Chris BishopNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand Labour PartyNational Land Transport Fundfuel exciseroad user chargestransport policyNZ National Party
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Auckland Rail Hits One Million Trips in Two Weeks as City Rail Link Opens
More than a million train rides recorded in the first two weeks of Auckland's City Rail Link, with West Auckland trips up almost 173 per cent and new road rules now in force.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Transportpublic transportTrains TaranakiTransport
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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Auckland's City Rail Link Smashes Rail Patronage Record in First Week
Auckland's City Rail Link recorded 528,007 train boardings in its first week, beating the previous seven-day record by more than 23,000 and lifting patronage around 62 per cent.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland TransportTe Waihorotiupublic transportTransport
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New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act Receive Royal Assent
New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act become law, replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 and beginning a transition to a new planning system.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalReal EstateEnergy Planning ActNatural Environment ActResource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA ReformNew Zealand Government
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New Era Begins for Auckland's Transport System as Reforms Take Effect
Auckland's new transport governance arrangements take effect, shifting most local transport functions from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council and giving local boards new decision-making powers.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Auckland transportChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Counciltransport governanceNew Zealand Government
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Auckland's City Rail Link Hits One Million Trips in First Two Weeks
Auckland's City Rail Link has recorded more than one million train boardings in its first two weeks, with West Auckland leading a surge in patronage and new travel patterns emerging.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsGeneral Politics City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownPublic TransportRail NetworkNew Zealand Government
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SH1 Papakura to Drury Upgrade Hits New Milestone as Southbound Traffic Moves to New Alignment
Southbound traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway has switched to a new alignment and bridge as part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project, which Transport Minister Chris Bishop says will improve safety and resilience.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate Change SH1 Papakura to DruryChris BishopNew Zealand TransportSouthern MotorwayAucklandRoad InfrastructureMotorway BridgeNew Zealand Government
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Contract Signed for SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge Strengthening
Downer to strengthen the 80-year-old SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge in Hawke's Bay, lifting weight and speed restrictions and restoring a key freight route.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomy SH50 Ngaruroro River BridgeChris BishopHawke's BayNZ Transport AgencyDownerHigh Productivity Motor VehiclesBridge StrengtheningNew Zealand Government
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Fast-track approval for 250 new homes in Wānaka
Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme near Wānaka wins Fast-track approval, bringing 250 homes, a childcare centre and two reserves, with 13 homes for affordable housing.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateEconomyTransportation Mt Iron Junction Housing SchemeWānakaFast-track approvalChris BishopHousingQueenstown Lakes Community Housing TrustNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Delays Head Start Local Government Reform Decisions to Early 2027
Eighteen council reorganisation proposals submitted in August need further work on representation and regional functions before Cabinet decides which progress to detailed design.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentLegal Head Startlocal government reformChris BishopSimon WattsRMA Reform2028 local government electionsNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Invests $36m in Gas Security Projects
New Zealand's Gas Security Fund backs a $14.5m Schlumberger seismic dataset and a $21.5m equity stake in EnZed Energy's Kaheru offshore gas exploration project in Taranaki.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyEnvironment Gas Security FundShane JonesChris BishopSchlumberger New ZealandEnZed EnergyKaheruTaranakiNew Zealand Government
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Government Funds $7.5m Culvert Fixes on Taranaki Highways
Two ageing Taranaki culverts on the Forgotten World and Surf highways will be replaced with $7.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal Government TaranakiForgotten World HighwaySurf HighwayRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopCulvert ReplacementNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand to Regulate White and Orange Hydrogen Under Natural Environment Act
New Zealand's Coalition Government will regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act, with exclusive authorisations and Crown Minerals Act changes planned for 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy white hydrogenorange hydrogenShane JonesChris BishopNatural Environment ActCrown Minerals ActNew Zealand Government
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Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway Marks First Year of Construction
Transport Minister Chris Bishop celebrates a year of construction on the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway, with 1.22 million hours worked and major bridges underway.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomy Ōtaki to north of LevinChris BishopRoad of National SignificanceHorowhenuaNew Zealand TransportExpressway ConstructionState Highway 1New Zealand Government
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National Ticketing Solution Rolls Out Fully in Canterbury
Canterbury becomes the first region to run the full National Ticketing Solution, with child, youth and accessibility discounts, prepaid Motu Move cards and a nationwide rollout due by 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues National Ticketing SolutionMotu MoveCanterburyChris BishopPublic TransportFare DiscountsNew Zealand Government
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RMA era ends as new planning system passes Parliament
New Zealand's Resource Management Act is replaced after 35 years as the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill pass their third reading, promising faster consents and major economic gains.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalReal EstateClimate Change Resource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA reformNew Zealand ParliamentPlanning BillNatural Environment BillNew Zealand Government
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Auckland Rail Network Sets All-Time Weekly Patronage Record in First Week of City Rail Link Services
Auckland's rail network recorded 528,007 boardings in the first seven days of City Rail Link services, beating the previous weekly record set in March 2019 by more than 23,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomy City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Transportpublic transportrail patronageNew Zealand Government
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Auckland City Centre Planning Rules Targeted for Overhaul After City Rail Link Opening
New Zealand Government consults on removing height limits and other Auckland city centre planning restrictions, aiming for 17,000 extra dwellings and 37,200 jobs after City Rail Link opened.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateTransportationEconomy Auckland city centreCity Rail LinkChris BishopSimon WattsWayne BrownAuckland Unitary PlanResource Management ActNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Scraps Red Tape on Hospitality Ride Services
New Zealand ministers David Seymour and Chris Bishop announce rule changes so hospitality venues can charge for customer rides home without being treated as taxi services.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsRegulationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues David SeymourChris BishopNew Zealand GovernmentHospitality Sector ReviewMinistry for RegulationTransportRMA Reform
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New Zealand Confirms Development Levy Reform, Crown to Pay Its Share
New Zealand confirms development levy reforms: separate levy areas, Crown agencies paying levies, Commerce Commission as independent regulator, and a bill introduced in early 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateEconomyLegal Development LeviesChris BishopSimon WattsCameron BrewerCommerce CommissionNew Zealand HousingInfrastructure FundingNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Moves to Let Councils Recover Fast-track Infrastructure Costs
Councils will be able to amend development contribution policies without full consultation to recover growth-related infrastructure costs from Fast-track projects, under changes to be considered by Parliament this week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateEconomyLegal Chris BishopSimon WattsFast-trackdevelopment contributionsLocal Government (System Improvements) Amendment BillGoing for Housing GrowthNew Zealand Government