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PM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge

Summary by RNZ

Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.

Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.

8 hours ago·New Zealand

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand 8 hours ago on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

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Minister Chris Bishop approved reallocating Kāinga Ora funds from water upgrades to a walking and cycling bridge after Lower Hutt Council reported an underspend, a move defended as pragmatic.