Chris Bishop
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's… Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's…
AudioMPs warned of social media perils after Bishop's Snapchat
Politicians have been warned about the perils of social media after a National MP was forced to change how he used the app Snapchat. Chris Bishop has stopped communicating directly with young people… Audio
Chris Bishop takes Hutt South
One of the surprise results of the evening was in Hutt South where National's Chris Bishop took the seat from Labour which has held it for more than 20 years. Audio
National's Chris Bishop eyes up Hutt South
The National MP, Chris Bishop, believes the marginal seat of Hutt South is his for the picking with a relative newcomer, Ginny Anderson, replacing Labour's Trevor Mallard as a candidate. Audio
National MP disappointed US family's immigration appeal rejected
National MP Chris Bishop says the Jensen family's application for residency should have been approved, but they can still ask to extend their visas. Video, Audio
Nats 'moving on' from their week of hell
It's the National Party's election year conference in Wellington this weekend and they want to move on from the Todd Barclay affair which has dominated news this week. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence.
Audio'Put a cap on it' - Women's Loan Fund
A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing. Audio
'Put a cap on it' - Women's Loan Fund
A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing.
AudioVictims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget.
AudioThe talk from the back bench
National list MP Chris Bishop says Bill English offers stability and continuity as the new Prime Minister. Audio
New law gives financial assistance to organ donors
Parliament has passed legislation to give financial assistance to organ donors while they recover.
Chris Bishop's bill on organ donation made into law
National MP Chris Bishop's members bill allowing organ donors to be paid for 12 weeks while they recover has passed into law. Chris Bishop joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Question Time for 19 August 2015
- CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: How does the Government's fiscal strategy support the New Zealand economy?
- JAMES SHAW to the Prime Minister: Will he stand down Hon Murray McCully as Minister…
Why did a Government agency stop battery backups?
Why did a Government agency stop battery backups - essential in power outages - being offered on ultra fast broadband contracts? Audio
Question Time for 6 May 2015
Questions to Ministers
CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the outlook for the New Zealand economy?
ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he have… Audio
Question Time for 12 February 2015
- CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received about what progress the Government is making to support more jobs and higher incomes?
- RICHARD PROSSER to the Minister for…
