Chris Bishop

Chris Bishop

politician New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
44,208
Power
1,925$
Sentiment
5.57
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 7 5.57 0.65% +40% 4,822,233 44,208 $210,000 1,925$
Totals 7 4,822,233 44,208 $210,000 1,925$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Transport Minister Chris Bishop said New Zealand is an outlier internationally in requiring a second practical driving test when moving from restricted to full. 8

Louise Upston Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Driver licence test changes confirmed: No full licence practical test, longer time as learner

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Bishop is acknowledged for his efforts in leading tangible change alongside Erica Stanford. 6

Duncan Garner Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Winston Peters Nicola Willis Jacinda Ardern Erica Stanford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Christopher Luxon continues to sound like he’s managing risk, not leading a country

New Zealand New Zealand: Transport Minister Chris Bishop supported making it easier for people across New Zealand to obtain a driver’s licence. 7

Chris Rodley Annand Michaela Gower
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Central Hawke’s Bay Connect Youth and Community Trust pauses driving tests for a week

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Bishop was the Government’s first Sport and Recreation Minister who initially took a hands-off approach to transgender sports guidelines. 5

Mark Mitchell Raelene Castle Darroch Ball Julian Paul Laurel Hubbard Kate Weatherly Christopher Luxon Derek Cheng
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Inside the wrangling over transgender sports guidelines: How NZ First flexed its coalition muscle

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Bishop, the RMA Reform Minister, stated that local government was meant to serve communities, not confuse them. 5

Andy Watson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson tells Rātana

New Zealand New Zealand: Almost everyone agrees Chris Bishop should move into Cabinet, but whose place he would take remains unclear. 5

Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Duncan Webb Winston Peters Shane Jones Matthew Hooton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: National MPs’ angst over housing crash as Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins mull reshuffles – Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Housing Minister Chris Bishop has been at the forefront of selling the fast-track legislation as a way to get things done, constantly blaming the housing crisis on regulation. 3

Nicola Willis Brooke Van Velden Shane Jones Winston Peters
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Aaron Smale: As Nicola Willis struggles to balance the books, the environment pays the price

New Zealand New Zealand: RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop was rated highly in the Mood of the Boardroom survey. 6

Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis Scott Robertson David Seymour Winston Peters Erica Stanford Chris Penk Mark Mitchell Paul Goldsmith Todd Mcclay Simeon Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon assesses his own leadership amid criticism

New Zealand New Zealand: Transport Minister Chris Bishop stated that existing penalties for boy racers aren't strong enough. 6

Wade Jennings
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wellington boy racer convoy crackdown: Police pelted with bottles, fireworks

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Bishop received an award for his row at the Aotearoa Music Awards. 4

Taika Waititi Ali Williams Anna Mowbray Don Mcglashan Thomas Mead Erica Stanford Noeline Taurua Gwyneth Paltrow
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: 2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards - NZ Herald