Social Housing, Potential Peace in Iran, and the Conservation Amendment Bill w/ The National Party's Ryan Hamilton: 23 June, 2026

Last week, during Scrutiny Week, Housing Minister Chris Bishop was asked about the government's changes to social housing rent in this year's budget, prompting an explanation and defence for this government’s approach to social housing.

Last week also saw the tangible possibility of a peace deal between the US and Iran emerge, with talks progressing between the two parties to bring conflict to a close. THis, of course, will have an effect on New Zealand’s fuel situation, with the fuel crisis caused by the conflict having widespread effects on the country.

And the Conservation Amendment Bill has roused concern and criticism over what some worry will lead to the selling off of large chunks of conservation land, despite the Government’s comments to the contrary, as it seeks to how Conservation land is organised, and how it can be sold.

Host Alex spoke with National Party MP Ryan Hamilton about these topics, starting with Minister Chris Bishop and the government's social housing changes.