Chris Bishop
New ZealandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris Bishop is a prominent New Zealand politician and a member of the National Party, serving as the Minister of Infrastructure. He has been actively engaged in discussions around economic growth and investment, aiming to attract foreign investment to bolster New Zealand's economy.
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Chris Bishop is the Transport Minister who publicly expressed support for Luxon.
National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Chris Bishop is a potential challenger to Christopher Luxon's leadership.
Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?New Zealand· 2026-08-11
National MP Chris Bishop, who there has been speculation about as a potential contender, has denied such ambitions.
Election 2026: Act leader David Seymour condemns ‘distractions’ as National MPs set to decide Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11Bishop has been speculated as a potential contender for the leadership of the National Party.
Christopher Luxon leadership: National’s Chris Bishop not denying appetite within party for leadership changeNew Zealand· 2026-08-10Chris Bishop is cited as a front-runner for leadership in the National Party.
Luxon leadership: National MPs hit phones on possible change after MMP captain’s callNew Zealand· 2026-08-10
Chris Bishop is noted as a senior minister at risk of losing his candidacy in the elections.
Duncan Garner: Prime Minister, if you truly can’t see how bad things are, then stand aside for the good of NZNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Chris Bishop paid tribute to Randle as a 'lovely man, passionate about Wellington'.
Wellington City councillor Tony Randle dies at 65New Zealand· 2026-08-09
Chris Bishop retained his third spot on the list despite speculation about his position.
Election 2026: The National MPs at risk of losing their seats after party list revealedNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the project is one of the most significant transport investments in New Zealand’s history.
City Rail Link: The long road to Auckland’s big-city future – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
Senior MP Chris Bishop last night told reporters said he would describe Luxon’s comments as 'musing around the concept of a referendum'.
National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s viewNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Chris Bishop commented that Luxon's remarks were more of a personal view rather than a National Party policy commitment.
Christopher Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Chris Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’New Zealand· 2026-08-06Chris Bishop is mentioned as one of the ministers in Christopher Luxon's Cabinet.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said two skyscrapers, three podium buildings and a new laneway network were approved.
Auckland waterfront skyscrapers get final fast-track approval, ministers say it shows how fast the scheme worksNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Chris Bishop, the Transport Minister, opened the stations at Drury and Paerātā in South Auckland.
Drury, Paerātā railway stations open with peak services every 10 minutesNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Attorney-General Chris Bishop received the public inquiry report into the disappearance of Phillips and his children.
‘He was a dictator’: Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom PhillipsNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
Chris Bishop is the Transport Minister expected to attend Marco te Brömmelstroet's keynote.
How big cities are reclaiming streets for kidsNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Chris Bishop denied the claims of racism regarding the reforms.
Scrapping council/iwi agreements ‘only takes things backwards’New Zealand· 2026-07-21
Chris Bishop is the Minister for Housing, Transport and reform of the RMA national planning rules.
Auckland planning future: Councillors vote for ‘hybrid’ model with high rises in inner city hubsNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
Chris Bishop is the Attorney-General who will receive the public inquiry into the Phillips children.
Tom Philips inquiry to be handed over todayNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said via a spokesperson that he couldn’t comment on the merits of it because it was still before the panel.
Ōrewa fast-track approval: Auckland councillor Richard Hills speaks out against controversial decisionNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Chris Bishop is criticized for his narrow assessment of public housing benefits and costs.
Letters to the Editor: Dismay at declining defence capabilities, school lunches, solar loan policyNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Chris Bishop faces backlash over major transport U-turn and road cuts.
Chris Bishop faces backlash over major transport U-turn and road cuts – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the issue was 'concerning' and NZTA was keeping him regularly updated on operational actions and developments.
Hundreds of drivers ordered to resit tests after NZTA suspends officersNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop expressed frustration over the situation in Napier regarding empty apartments.
Government-built inner-city apartments finished a year ago still sitting emptyNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced in May that the Government planned to increase the accommodation supplement.
Election 2026: Chris Hipkins calls rental support ‘subsidy for private landlords’ – Labour increased it in GovtNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
Chris Bishop is the Housing Minister who commented on the difficult circumstances faced by people requiring housing services.
Just one fifth of families leaving immediate access transitional housing going on to long-term homeNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop set councils the ultimatum last month, saying change was needed because the local government system was 'too complex, too costly and too hard to navigate'.
South Waikato seeks community feedback on council amalgamation choicesNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced fast-track approval for The Point Mission Bay.
$700m The Point Mission Bay fast-tracked: Generus Living Group to replace entire Eastcliffe retirement villageNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Christopher Luxon praised Chris Bishop, whose Hutt South electorate was hosting the conference.
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to childrenNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Chris Bishop is a National Party member who is mentioned as potentially losing his seat in the upcoming election.
Election 2026: National targets Labour at conference, as Christopher Luxon heaps praise on Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford ‘fan club’ emergesNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
