Bishop
Bishop is a government official who recently indicated a shift in the government's approach to speed limit reversals, suggesting that public consultation will now be considered in certain areas, including Rakaia. This statement reflects a growing awareness of community concerns regarding road safety and the importance of local input in transport decisions.
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In the letter, Bishop has asked the council to provide a summary of two things.
Auckland’s latest density rules could further restrict building on risky properties
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Bishop was clearly too integral to these projects to be dismissed, and so he stayed, earning gongs from the press usually reserved to a victorious prime minister.
Political U-turns – National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum – Thomas Coughlan:New Zealand· 2026-02-28
Bishop’s openness to delay gave meaning to his promise to be more bipartisan on infrastructure issues.
Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind despite horrendous polls – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Bishop is carefully working through any changes to Plan Change 120 (PC120), which allows capacity for two million houses over the coming decades.
Property and infrastructure industry bosses want certainty over Auckland’s planning rulesNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Bishop’s solution is expected to focus intensification in the city centre.
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes new Auckland planning rules won’t mean going back to square one as retired judge urges halt to suburban housing pushNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
Bishop said restoring access is important, but doing it safely is critical.
SH2 Waioweka Gorge: One lane to reopen Monday for ‘essential travel only’New Zealand· 2026-02-08Bishop said restoring access is important, but doing it safely is critical.
SH2 Waioweka Gorge: One lane to reopen Monday for ‘essential travel only’New Zealand· 2026-02-08Bishop said the aim was to reopen Waioweka Gorge to at least one lane in the 'next week or so' and described the work as a 'significant challenge'.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ministers visit East Coast for second time in a weekNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Bishop's warning to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom' amid ICE clashes goes viral.
Anthropic CEO warns of ‘dystopian world’ if AI isn’t contained
United States· 2026-01-22
Bishop has remained obsessed with driving down rents and house prices.
U-turn season starts with housing intensification - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
The bishop stated that the priest is no longer employed in the diocese.
Voldtektssak henlagt – nå har presten mistet jobben
Norway· 2026-01-15
Bishop said the Government remained committed to the roads, but 'not everyone is going to get what they want, exactly when they want it'.
More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ on land transport over next two decades, priority questions for GovernmentNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Bishop has moaned about the fact that local government planning decisions restricting housing have passed billions of dollars in emergency housing costs on to central government.
Government gets its way with new planning reforms – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Bishop said it was a 'bottom line' that the new laws do not breach these settlements.
Government bins RMA, promises new planning laws will slash consents, add $3b a year to economyNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Bishop, an MP for Hutt South in the Wellington region, discussed the proposal to scrap regional councillors.
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamationNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Bishop stated that Eden Park is a vital asset for Auckland and for New Zealand.
Government to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432mNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Bishop scored 7 points for Galatasaray in the game.
Galatasaray'dan FIBA Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde 3'te 3!
Turkey· 2025-10-22
Bishop is a groundbreaking Indigenous photographer whose archive was acquired by the State Library of NSW.
Groundbreaking Indigenous photographer’s archive acquired by State Library of NSW
Australia· 2025-10-17
Bishop said scorched particles could be a possible explanation but confirmed NZ Food Safety would independently test the product.
Baby formula from Chemist Warehouse under investigation after Auckland mum allegedly finds bugsNew Zealand· 2025-09-29Bishop provided details about the defendant's previous convictions and actions.
Loafers Lodge accused’s previous convictions read to High Court juryNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Bishop mentioned the current restrictions on concerts at Eden Park.
Government to look at changing rules to allow more Eden Park concertsNew Zealand· 2025-09-15Bishop said the Government granted the council the ability to withdraw from the MDRS, provided the new plan maintained overall housing capacity.
Auckland’s skyline transforms with new housing intensification plan – see what it means for youNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
Bishop is eager to upzone Kingsland, an inner-city suburb poised to benefit from the City Rail Link opening next year.
Auckland Council maps show rezoning for more intensive housing in suburban areasNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Bishop discussed the benefits of the City Rail Link and the removal of level crossings for Auckland commuters.
Work begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commutersNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Bishop has told councils in large cities they may 'opt out' of the medium density residential standards introduced by the last Government.
Auckland Council’s bold plan for two million homes divides opinionsNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Bishop is Leader of the House and is working hard to fix the current infrastructure planning issues.
NZ infrastructure: Bishop, McAnulty seek consensus for long-term planning – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-08-09
Bishop outlined proposed legislative changes to modernise the system of road user charges.
How the Government is preparing to ditch petrol tax, move all cars to road user chargesNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Bishop, speaking from Christchurch during the National Party’s annual conference, told Q+A he wouldn’t accept the Government’s rules could be deemed a contributing factor.
Homelessness: Government reluctantly open to policy backdown as it seeks ‘urgent’ advice amid rough sleeping riseNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
Bishop's demand-based growth targets create a strong risk of oversupply and over-investment, ruining character areas in the process.
Opinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland’s housingNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
Bishop, as Infrastructure Minister, cited data from the Infrastructure Commission regarding job creation from the projects.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says $6 billion of Government-funded infrastructure projects to start before end of yearNew Zealand· 2025-07-19