About Chris Bishop:

Chris Bishop is the Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Minister of Transport, Leader of the House, Associate Minister of Finance and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation. He is the MP for Hutt South. Chris was born and raised in Lower Hutt where he lives with his wife and two children. He has a first-class Honours degree in Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington, and was the 2006 Young Wellingtonian of the Year. Before serving as an MP, Chris worked as a researcher for the National Party in Opposition and was later an advisor to Ministers in the John Key-led Government. Chris was the National Party Campaign Chair for the 2023 General Election.

About this Episode:

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, IPWEA CEO David Jenkins speaks with Chris Bishop , Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Minister of Transport, Leader of the House, Associate Minister of Finance and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, New Zealand.

Key Takeaways:

• A high-quality infrastructure system is essential for improving living standards.
• The current infrastructure system in New Zealand is rated poorly and needs significant improvement.
• The National Infrastructure Plan is a key priority for the government.
• Building consensus among political parties is crucial for effective infrastructure reforms.