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Election 2026 live updates: Luxon responds to latest poll showing National has dropped below 25%
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-live-updates-luxon-responds-to-latest-poll-showing-national-has-dropped-below-25/4QMYOXYCFNGF7FNEMDPIW5DLJM/
Chris Bishop rejects fast-track referral for Dairy Flat project of up to 1100 homes
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/chris-bishop-rejects-fast-track-referral-for-dairy-flat-project-of-up-to-1100-homes/premium/R5AC2ED7FVHZBAX7K72RNEO33I/
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New polling shows overhang could hand the coalition a second term (and other news)
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-10-2026/new-polling-shows-overhang-could-hand-the-coalition-a-second-term-and-other-news
North Norfolk News Oct 30
Eight locations in Norfolk among best places to live in UK: Eight locations in Norfolk have been named among the best places to live in the UK by Muddy ...
northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/26678875.eight-locations-norfolk-among-best-places-live-uk/
Restoring lost 'ghost ponds' dating back to the Ice Age: Three ancient ponds dating back to the end of the last Ice Age are being brought back to life at a ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26673524.restoring-lost-ghost-ponds-dating-back-ice-age/
Stuff Oct 18
‘Please vote for me’: Chris Bishop admits anxiety over political future: The Hutt South MP wants another three years in Government, but concedes he is “anxious” ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361047053/please-vote-me-chris-bishop-admits-anxiety-over-political-future
Plans for major new homes development in Dersingham: More than 50 homes could be built in a major development in Dersingham.
edp24.co.uk/news/26660355.plans-major-new-homes-development-dersingham/
National pledges to axe Auckland's ban on minimum car parking rules: Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop said in some cases, people were having to walk ten ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/14/national-pledges-to-axe-aucklands-ban-on-minimum-car-parking-rules/
Can Ginny Andersen regain Hutt South – and maybe even knock Chris Bishop out of parliament?
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-10-2026/battle-for-hutt-south-can-ginny-andersen-knock-chris-bishop-out-of-parliament
National to scrap ban on car parking requirements as party releases Auckland plan
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/national-to-scrap-ban-on-car-parking-requirements-as-party-releases-auckland-plan/CX46DTTN6BALNBDYOGVY37ZBQA/
Election 2026: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen face off in Hutt South debate: The lively debate covered everything from public sector cuts to the cost of cheese.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-chris-bishop-and-ginny-andersen-face-off-in-hutt-south-debate/DO56OJTQWVHXRHGVEG6QEL2A3E/
Cordon lifted at murdered Norfolk GP's home as fundraiser nears £10k: Thousands have been donated to an appeal set up to support the children of a murdered GP ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26638230.cordon-lifted-murdered-norfolk-gps-home-fundraiser-nears-10k/
Breaking: Wayne Brown finally had a beer with Chris Bishop: Auckland’s mayor took the chance to offer the transport minister a post-election job in the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-10-2026/breaking-wayne-brown-finally-had-a-beer-with-chris-bishop
BusinessDesk Oct 13
NIFFCo faces financial scrutiny, Bishop wants to reform investor pathway: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing was asked to return $52 ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/niffco-faces-financial-scrutiny-bishop-wants-to-reform-investor-pathway
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Flowers left with tributes to murdered GP Hannah Cain: Tributes were paid to much-loved GP Hannah Cain after she was murdered at her home in Dersingham.
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26612667.flowers-left-tributes-murdered-gp-hannah-cain/
National pledges $800m for roads north of Christchurch : National has promised to commit $800 million to fully fund the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/05/national-pledges-800m-for-roads-north-of-christchurch/
National to start construction on Mill Rd in 2028 if re-elected, PM announces: National will also allocate $100m to route protection.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/transport-announcement-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-speak-in-auckland/II4LKZUYYNC3NEUE2UCFBC7DKE/
Watch live: Christopher Luxon makes roading announcement: The National Party leader is speaking from Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/05/watch-live-christopher-luxon-makes-roading-announcement/
It was the realisation of “an ambition that burned hot and hard in the minds of Jordan Williams and David Farrar”, chairman John Bishop (father of National MP ... Show more
Big read: Inside the first two years of the Taxpayers' Union
Big read: Inside the first two years of the Taxpayers' Union
Election 2026: Labour’s Ginny Andersen ahead of minister Chris Bishop in Hutt South race - poll
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-labours-ginny-andersen-ahead-of-minister-chris-bishop-in-hutt-south-race-poll/3YATA3PQRBAXTJKQP6CLDRYRJM/
Chris Bishop said he was 'astonished'.
🔗 'Off you go': Bishop 'embarrassed' after being told to leave House for first time
Explainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 October: Explainer - Road rules are changing tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
rnz.co.nz/news/community/1662993/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-road-rules-changing-on-1-october
Bishop sees the end of the road for fast-track: Minister for RMA Reform Chris Bishop says his planning overhaul is a failure if it doesn’t render fast-track ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/25/bishop-sees-the-end-of-the-road-for-fast-track/
Could Heacham's lavender fields be earmarked for new homes?: Norfolk's legendary lavender fields at Heacham could be earmarked for future homes.
edp24.co.uk/news/26571353.heachams-lavender-fields-earmarked-new-homes/
Bishop says his fast-track charges are not new, not a tax, and certainly not a 'new tax'
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/16/bishop-says-his-fast-track-charges-are-not-new-not-a-tax-and-certainly-not-a-new-tax/
The chair, Chris Bishop, called an urgent meeting over the leaked report.
🔗 Privileges committee calls urgent meeting over leaked Fire and Emergency report
How high will they go? Government and Auckland Council want Auckland’s CBD to be littered with skyscrapers
nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-high-will-they-go-government-and-auckland-council-want-aucklands-cbd-to-be-littered-with-skyscrapers/WABAVHL3PFBRZGOEECAYIMM4JY/
Councils to be able to charge developers with new levy from 2029: Development levies to be permitted for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, transport ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/16/councils-to-be-able-to-charge-developers-with-new-levy-from-2029/
National pledges to widen access to 5% first home deposits: If re-elected, the party would lift the income cap for the government's First Home Loan scheme to ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/06/national-pledges-to-widen-access-to-5-first-home-deposits/
National pledges to make it easier for first home buyers to get 5% deposits: The Party would extend the income cap under an existing First Home Loan Scheme to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/christopher-luxon-to-announce-new-national-party-housing-policy/H2BEDUC3JFGGDBEZPDOB7UWIWA/
It's understood that Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford are both still angling for the leadership – both wanting the top job.
🔗 Luxon not backing down, facing challenge from Bishop and Stanford
Groundswell joins green groups in opposing environment reform: Critics of Chris Bishop’s flagship environmental law reform usually say it goes too far in pulling ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/02/groundswell-joins-green-groups-in-opposing-environment-reform/
Paid articlePaywallMayor welcomes rejection of fast-track referral for Pegasus development: "It's a common-sense decision and I would like to commend Minister Chris Bishop for ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/20/mayor-welcomes-rejection-of-fast-track-referral-for-pegasus-development/
Former Methodist Church at Snettisham has been sold: A former church in Snettisham which was given planning permission to be converted into homes despite ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26517770.former-methodist-church-snettisham-sold/
Housing an 'enormous challenge' in NZ: Chris Bishop: Housing an 'enormous challenge' in NZ: Chris Bishop
odt.co.nz/news/national/housing-an-enormous-challenge-in-nz-chris-bishop-qfpduebx
Chris crossed: Everyone feels sorry for Penk : The PM dumped one of his rising stars to convince voters National is back on track. But it seems he’s already lost ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-08-2026/chris-crossed-everyone-feels-sorry-for-penk
Chris Bishop reasserted Parliament’s role as the supreme law-making body in New Zealand in his most important speech since being made Attorney-General in April ... Show more
Attorney-General Bishop warns courts not to relitigate Parliament's choices
Attorney-General Bishop warns courts not to relitigate Parliament's choices
BusinessDesk Aug 25
Bishop wants to know why transport projects cost so much. Studies point to scope: Transport Minister Chris Bishop wants to understand what is making major ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/bishop-wants-to-know-why-transport-projects-cost-so-much-studies-point-to-scope
Paid articlePaywall #LATEST | Senior National Party minister Chris Bishop says the crisis caucus meeting over a leadership challenge was a “surprise” and is denying he had a hand in ... Show more
Bishop says Penk's leadership challenge a 'surprise to many'
Bishop says Penk's leadership challenge a 'surprise to many'
#OPINION | In the end, Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford didn't even survive to a final vote. #HeraldPremium 🔗 In the end, they didn’t have the numbers
Chris Bishop denies that former Defence Minister Chris Penk was acting as a stalking horse for his leadership.
🔗 Who was behind plot to topple Luxon? Bishop says Penk acted for himself
PM Luxon calls 'urgent' caucus meeting on his leadership: The National Party leader announced the sudden meeting this afternoon, saying "this issue needs to be ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/11/pm-luxon-calls-urgent-caucus-meeting-on-his-leadership/
Key FactsSeveral names are seen as possible Luxon successors
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: odt.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: odt.co.nz
- After a series of recent missteps and clashes with coalition partners, there is no obvious single challenger, and another confidence vote for Luxon remains uncertain four months after the last one.
- Nicola Willis has built a profile as Finance Minister and a strong communicator, but her close association with Luxon and her Wellington residence could count against her.
- Chris Bishop is regarded as a dependable media performer with major portfolios, while many in the caucus still view his role in Todd Muller’s brief leadership attempt critically.
- Erica Stanford is regarded as a potential contender because of her work in education and immigration, while Simeon Brown and Mark Mitchell are considered more likely deputy options.
Luxon confident in backing from Stanford, Bishop: The Prime Minister said the National MPs had nothing to do with Chris Penk's failed leadership coup and ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/17/luxon-confident-in-backing-from-stanford-bishop/
Luxon, Bishop press fondness for Hutt Valley in show of party unity: Bishop praised his party leader, calling Luxon the man in charge of National's plan who was ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/19/luxon-bishop-press-fondness-for-hutt-valley-in-show-of-party-unity/
Peters calls harbour crossing report a gross waste of money: More than $106 million has been spent on consultants and contractors to date ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/18/peters-calls-harbour-crossing-report-a-gross-waste-of-money/
After three years of studying the options for an additional Waitematā harbour crossing, the government has committed to further studying the options for an ... Show more
Auckland harbour crossing decision deferred to at least 2027: A market-led pitch from a private international consortium to upgrade the existing harbour bridge ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/17/auckland-harbour-crossing-decision-deferred-to-at-least-2027/
Fast-tracked housing developments can’t be paused, despite mayor’s wishes — Bishop
odt.co.nz/otago/queenstown/fast-tracked-housing-developments-cant-be-paused-despite-mayors-wishes-bishop-ua461mja
Bishop backs Luxon but urges MPs to stop leaking about PM : It follows a bruising fortnight for the Prime Minister, who has thus far weathered multiple ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/11/bishop-backs-luxon-but-urges-mps-to-stop-leaking-about-pm/
Watch: Chris Bishop grilled on National's leadership drama : National minister Chris Bishop said he backed Luxon, and emphasised that the meeting was called due ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/13/watch-chris-bishop-grilled-on-nationals-leadership-drama/
Yesterday Luxon won, again. Who lost?: Call it a cluster, call it a shitshow: the result is a pair of grim sequels.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-08-2026/yesterday-luxon-won-again-who-lost
One battle after another for a second harbour crossing: Transport Minister Chris Bishop has offered to study Wayne Brown's beloved Meola Reef bridge — but ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/18-08-2026/one-battle-after-another-for-a-second-harbour-crossing
The scene inside the National caucus room: Possibly.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-08-2026/the-scene-inside-the-national-caucus-room
Stuff Aug 06
Christopher Luxon doubles down on MMP referendum while Chris Bishop says it’s not party policy
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361016923/christopher-luxon-doubles-down-mmp-referendum-while-chris-bishop-says-its-not-party-policy
Stuff Aug 10
Chris Bishop blocks Gisborne council plan to tackle forestry slash and erosion: An environmental group says the RMA Reform Minister’s decision to reject urgent ...
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361017034/chris-bishop-blocks-gisborne-council-plan-tackle-forestry-slash-and-erosion
OpinionWhat might have been: PM Chris Bishop: Campaign Observer: Where could National have been now if, 108 days ago, at that fateful April caucus meeting there had ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/06/what-might-have-been-pm-chris-bishop/
Fish rescue under way at Scotsman's Pit at Great Massingham: Locals are winmning the battle to save fish whose ancestors were stocked by medieval monks in their ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26454660.fish-rescue-way-scotsmans-pit-great-massingham/
New Zealand's largest ever infrastructure project, the City Rail Link, now officially has an opening date: September 13 ... Show more
Glover calls for fast-track pause: Glover calls for fast-track pause
odt.co.nz/otago/queenstown/glover-calls-for-fast-track-pause-adrt2y26
Paid articlePaywallFive Wellington sites could have heritage status removed or changed: Chris Bishop says an investigation found some heritage provisions are having negative ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/03/five-wellington-sites-could-have-heritage-status-removed-or-changed/
On May 5, local government minister Simon Watts and RMA reform minister Chris Bishop gave councils three months to come up with reorganisation plans – or have ... Show more
Are Chris Bishop’s RMA reforms on shaky ground?: The latest controversial changes to the Resource Management Act risk make the legislative package even more ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-07-2026/chris-bishops-rma-reforms-are-on-shaky-ground
BusinessDesk Jul 27
Transport Minister Chris Bishop pushes out NZTA board members: Transport Minister Chris Bishop has prompted the exit of two New Zealand Transport Agency board ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/transport/transport-minister-chris-bishop-pushes-out-nzta-board-members
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About 600m of pipe has been pulled through seabed sludge in the final stage of a $100 million refit of Wellington’s fuel import infrastructure. Z Energy ... Show more
$100m fuel import terminal renewal at Wellington almost complete
$100m fuel import terminal renewal at Wellington almost complete
Weybourne in Norfolk named one of the UK's driest villages: A once lush north Norfolk village has now faded to yellow with thoughts of rain a distant memory as ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26416736.weybourne-norfolk-declared-one-uks-driest-villages/
MBIE chief denies attempt to mislead Parliament over failed $35m project: The chief executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has accepted ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/820364/mbie-chief-denies-attempt-to-mislead-parliament-over-failed-35m-project
Final report deadline for Phillips inquiry extended to 'clarify a matter': Attorney-General Chris Bishop said "there is an issue I wish the inquiry to clarify".
1news.co.nz/2026/07/28/final-report-deadline-for-phillips-inquiry-extended-to-clarify-a-matter/
Pictures from the RHS show at Sandringham in Norfolk: Crowds packed the King's Norfolk estate as a five-day extravaganza devoted to gardening and the better ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26400230.pictures-rhs-show-sandringham-norfolk/
Auckland's 'shambolic' quest for more housing has an upside for Bishop
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/22/aucklands-shambolic-quest-for-more-housing-has-an-upside-for-bishop/
Old Hunstanton Church ablaze with colour for flower festival: A flower festival is filling Old Hunstanton's church with colour over the weekend.
edp24.co.uk/news/26406903.old-hunstanton-church-ablaze-colour-flower-festival/
BusinessDesk Jul 09
The Government has conceded some of the billion-dollar roading projects promised to begin within years may instead be more than a decade away ... Show more
Major roading projects pushed out in new Government pipeline
Major roading projects pushed out in new Government pipeline
Who could have predicted this? National can’t afford its roads: It was easy to figure out Simeon Brown’s roading promises were a fantasy from the start ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-07-2026/who-could-have-predicted-this-national-cant-afford-its-roads
Senior National MP says it's 'highly unlikely' he would retain his electorate seat on current RNZ Reid Research poll result
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/758827/senior-national-mp-says-it-s-highly-unlikely-he-would-retain-his-electorate-seat-on-current-rnz-reid-research-poll-result
Final report into disappearance of Tom Phillips' children received : Attorney-General Chris Bishop would now present the final report to the House of ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/21/final-report-into-disappearance-of-tom-phillips-children-received/
The first seven Roads of National Significance (or RoNS) were announced in 2009 by then-transport-minister Steven Joyce. "These are seven of our most ... Show more
Govt pulls flagship roading projects into the slow lane: Transport Minister Chris Bishop said some projects would continue only "preparation for future route ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/09/govt-pulls-flagship-roading-projects-into-the-slow-lane/
BusinessDesk Jul 12
OpinionEnd of transport lolly-scramble? RoNS rationalisation shows promise: A signal to the infrastructure sector about when major transport projects will be built ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/end-of-transport-lolly-scramble-rons-rationalisation-shows-promise
Paid articlePaywall When will the Lookout telescope at Hunstanton be fixed?: Telescope in the Lookout at Hunstanton is out of action and West Norfolk Council does not know when it ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26263649.will-lookout-telescope-hunstanton-fixed/
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop says he is 'immensely frustrated' at the situation. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Govt-built inner city apartments finished a year ago still sitting empty