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Chris Bishop defends reallocation of Kāinga Ora funds for local bridge

The PressStuffRNZNZ Herald1NewsTuesday 18 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Chris Bishop, Kāinga Ora

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Minister Chris Bishop has rejected criticism after using $27m in Kāinga Ora stormwater funding for a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate. Although officials advised against the move, Bishop described the decision as a pragmatic choice. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has backed the minister's decision.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 18 Nov 2025, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 13 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    Chris Bishop used Kāinga Ora money to fund a bridge in his electorate (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff via RNZ

    PM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News via RNZ

    Minister defends decision to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge (opens in new tab)