Articles tagged with Mr Bishop
Ngākōroa Train Station and SH22 Drury Upgrade Begin Construction in South Auckland
1 week ago | 123 viewsConstruction has begun on the Ngākōroa Train Station and interim upgrade of the SH22/Jezmond Road intersection as part of the SH22 Drury Upgrade project to improve transport options and support South Auckland's growing population. The project includes widening a 2km section of SH22, adding a fourth leg to the intersection, and building new railway stations funded by a $2.3 billion government investment, with Ngākōroa Station expected to open in 2027. Full construction of the SH22 upgrade, costing between $168 million and $197 million, will start in 2027 after land acquisition and funding approval.
Tags: Ngākōroa Station SH22 Drury Upgrade Mr Peters Mr Bishop Rt Hon Winston Peters KiwiRail NZ Transport Agency Papakura Pukekohe AucklandNew Zealand Local Government Reform: Simplifying City Planning & Regional Management
1 month ago | 146 viewsThe Government proposes major reforms to simplify local government by abolishing regional councils and replacing them with Combined Territories Boards composed of mayors, aiming to reduce duplication, costs, and complexity while enhancing accountability and regional collaboration. These Boards would lead locally-driven regional reorganisation plans to improve service delivery, infrastructure, and governance, with plans evaluated against criteria including financial responsibility, national priorities, local representation, and Treaty commitments. Consultation is open until February 2026, with the goal of establishing a more efficient, streamlined local government system that better serves communities and supports sustainable growth.
Tags: New Zealand government local government reform Mr Bishop Mr Watts regional councils Combined Territories Boards regional reorganisation resource management reforms Treaty settlements Department of Internal AffairsGovernment Unveils Data-Driven Housing Investment Plan for Targeted Social Homes
1 month ago | 181 viewsThe Government has introduced a new Housing Investment Plan that uses detailed data and local insights to allocate funding based on housing needs, focusing on regions with the highest demand such as the Far North, South Auckland, and Eastern Bay of Plenty. From July 2027, a contestable Flexible Fund will replace existing programs, supporting community and Māori housing providers to deliver tailored social housing and affordable rentals that better match the needs of vulnerable groups. The Plan emphasizes transparent procurement, measurable outcomes, and partnerships with local providers to ensure efficient delivery of warm, dry homes with appropriate support, while aiming for equity between community providers and Kāinga Ora.
Tags: Housing Investment Plan Flexible Fund social housing Kāinga Ora community housing providers Māori providers Budget 2025 housing need Mr Bishop affordable rentalsMinisters Call for Pragmatic Consent Approach from Councils for Rural Growth
3 months ago | 302 viewsThe Ministers for RMA Reform, Agriculture, and the Environment have urged Regional and Unitary Councils to be pragmatic in issuing consents before the new planning system transition. They emphasize the importance of supporting rural producers and unlocking economic growth by being flexible in the consent process. The Government expects councils to exercise discretion, smooth the transition into the new system, and align their behavior to support the future planning system.
Tags: Minister for RMA Reform Minister of Agriculture Minister for the Environment Mr Bishop Mr McClay Ms Simmonds councils consents farmers planning system