Tag: Chris Bishop
Kāinga Ora’s public housing plans in east Auckland revealed
Public housing agency Kāinga Ora is planning to build more than 70 new homes in communities across east Auckland.
According to a website that tracks...
Government applauds Kāinga Ora’s tougher approach to unruly tenants
The coalition Government is pleased to see public housing agency Kāinga Ora taking a stronger approach to managing its unruly, threatening, or abusive tenants.
“For...
Government encouraging granny-flat construction
The coalition Government is moving to make it easier for Kiwis to build ‘granny flats’ on their property.
“Making it easier to build granny flats...
Review finds public housing agency ‘not financially viable’
A Government agency that’s attracted controversy in east Auckland has been found to be underperforming and not financially viable without major changes being made.
The...
We must rebuild New Zealand’s economy
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
It's been a busy few weeks for the Government as we continue to deliver changes...
‘A privilege to serve in Cabinet’
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
Last week, our new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the formation of a National-led Government in...
Speculation over deputy PM role as coalition negotiations wind down
New Zealanders should this week learn the make-up of the country’s next Government including who will serve in what role around the Cabinet table.
National...
Simeon Brown picks up major roles in National Party reshuffle
Botany MP and National party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a reshuffle of his Parliamentary caucus in preparation for this year's general election.
He says...
Bishop says Labour to blame for economic woes
National Party MP Chris Bishop says the Government is to blame for New Zealand's high inflation rate and he expects the country's economic outlook...
Teachers’ non-critical status spells ‘chaos’
Auckland Secondary Schools’ Principals’ Association president Steve Hargreaves has spoken out about schools being excluded from the Government’s Close Contact Exemption Scheme which means they...
Luxon shakes up National’s line-up
Botany MP and new National Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a reshuffle of his MPs' portfolios and parliamentary rankings.
He says the new party...
Luxon named as leadership contender
East Auckland’s two National Party MPs are tight-lipped on who they believe should replace ousted former leader Judith Collins.
Collins was dumped by her party’s...
Move to delay elections slammed
Legislation that will give the Government the power to delay next year’s local body elections until 2023 is being met with howls of outrage...
Highbrook Covid vaccination centre reopens
The Covid-19 vaccination centre in Highbrook has reopened after being closed for a month while its staff were redeployed.
Numerous people have expressed confusion and...
Nats transport plan: eastern projects targeted
Today’s announcement that a National Government would complete construction of the Eastern Busway and the Reeves Road Flyover in full by 2025 is a...
