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Chris Bishop

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he 'personally' thinks the Reserve Bank should have been more aggressive with the Official Cash Rate
25th Aug 25, 12:36pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he 'personally' thinks the Reserve Bank should have been more aggressive with the Official Cash Rate
We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
11th Aug 25, 2:12pm
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We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction
8th Aug 25, 2:13pm
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Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction
All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
6th Aug 25, 12:16pm
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All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
If Chris Bishop steers National to victory in 2026, only one reward makes any sense
4th Aug 25, 8:10am
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If Chris Bishop steers National to victory in 2026, only one reward makes any sense
Vehicle Industry Association wants the Clean Car Standard further relaxed as prices rise, imports plummet
2nd Aug 25, 9:12am
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Vehicle Industry Association wants the Clean Car Standard further relaxed as prices rise, imports plummet
The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
22nd Jul 25, 4:09pm
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The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
Former Prime Minister John Key says the Reserve Bank should slash interest rates and the Coalition Government should pay more attention to tradies
21st Jul 25, 11:42am
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Former Prime Minister John Key says the Reserve Bank should slash interest rates and the Coalition Government should pay more attention to tradies
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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
15th Jul 25, 3:27pm
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New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growth
Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
2nd Jul 25, 2:25pm
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Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty
Government and Auckland Council changing zoning laws to allow high rise development in several inner Auckland suburbs
25th Jun 25, 2:40pm
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Government and Auckland Council changing zoning laws to allow high rise development in several inner Auckland suburbs
'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop
18th Jun 25, 12:12pm
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'The days of letting councils decide that growth shouldn’t happen at all are over', says Chris Bishop
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has brought back blanket medium-density rules for most large cities, while offering Christchurch and Auckland bespoke intensification plans
14th Jun 25, 9:00am
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Housing Minister Chris Bishop has brought back blanket medium-density rules for most large cities, while offering Christchurch and Auckland bespoke intensification plans
A swathe of reforms proposed by the Government would ease regulatory controls on farming, forestry and other primary industries
29th May 25, 5:37pm
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A swathe of reforms proposed by the Government would ease regulatory controls on farming, forestry and other primary industries
TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions
26th Apr 25, 9:39am
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TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions