Chris Bishop
The MPs scrutinising the Covid-19 rules
Some ministers and ministries have special powers to unilaterally make new laws. And a small group of lawyerly MPs have the job of breaking out the microscope and checking they do it right.
AudioCoaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse.
AudioChris Bishop expecting caucus to meet after Simon Bridges' sudden demotion
Simon Bridges has been dumped from the shadow cabinet and demoted to the backbenches.
The shock news came in a media release from National Party leader Judith Collins just after 9.30pm on Wednesday… Audio
Traffic Light legislation a shambles - Chris Bishop
The Government has been criticised for pushing through legislation to assist the new traffic light system which National says has avoided normal levels of scrutiny. Chris Bishop believes the new law… Audio
Speed shows natural divide
By design there is a gulf between parliaments and governments. It is most obvious when government asks Parliament to go faster. Audio
Speed shows natural divide
By design there is a gulf between parliaments and governments. It is most obvious when government asks Parliament to go faster.
AudioRecapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law.
AudioCovid-19: Auckland boundary decision set to be announced today
Aucklanders will today learn when they will be able to leave the super city and reunite with family and friends across the country.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce the date this… Audio
Covid-19: Chris Bishop on self-isolation
National Party Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop wants travellers coming into New Zealand to be able to skip MIQ, freeing up the spaces for people in the community with Covid-19 to isolate.
It comes… Audio
Ayesha Verrall knocks them off
When MPs begin their careers most outline hopeful future achievements. Some very hopeful. Few get to start polishing them off inside a year. Video, Audio
Ayesha Verrall knocks them off
When MPs begin their careers most outline hopeful future achievements. Some very hopeful. Few get to start polishing them off inside a year.
Video, AudioNational's Chris Bishop on petition to end MiQ
The National party are calling for an overhaul of the MiQ system before Christmas, they've started a petition saying fully vaccinated travellers don't pose a risk to New Zealand and the borders should… Audio
Covid-19: Lack of vaccine certificates holding Auckland back - Chris Bishop
The National Party says vaccinated New Zealanders are being held back from enjoying more freedoms by government delays on vaccine certificates.
Cabinet has decided in principle that Auckland will… Audio
Health reforms: diagnosis and second opinions
Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties. Audio
Health reforms: diagnosis and second opinions
Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties.
AudioCovid-19: National Party expecting MIQ time to be slashed
National says it's expecting the Government to slash the amount of time people spend in MIQ from 14 days to between seven and nine.
The Government will unveil changes to the hotly debated system… Audio
Covid-19: Government promises MIQ shake-up
Stranded overseas expats could be just weeks away from securing a ticket home for Christmas.
The Government is poised to announce a shake-up to MIQ that's expected to free up more capacity for… Audio
Covid-19: National Party supports quarantining patients at home
The National Party is backing plans to allow some low risk Covid-19 cases to isolate at home, but spokesperson Chris Bishop is worried about how much planning has been done.
Covid-19 Response… Audio
