Shane Jones
Shane Jones: Govt ‘caught between two poles’
Forestry and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says while New Zealand should bring in more Pacific workers, we also need to ensure the potential workforce of young kiwis are prepared… Video, Audio
Shane Jones: Christopher Luxon ‘now my political foe’
While departing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon might be signalling a career in politics, MP Shane Jones says he won't be welcomed to join NZ First. Audio
Shane Jones blasts Ōpōtiki, Tūhoe over economic growth
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says "hoodlums" in Opotiki and "hillbillies" in Tuhoe are knee-capping economic growth in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Mr Jones says contractors… Audio
Shane Jones to include Pacific workers for tree planting
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says if the goal of planting a billion trees by 2028 is to be met, forestry workers will need to be brought in from overseas. Mr Jones says his primary focus is still… Audio
Billion trees on track, despite worker shortage - Shane Jones
Forestry and Regional Economic Minister, Shane Jones is adamant the Billion Trees programme is on track despite worker shortages.
Forestry contractors are pushing to make it easier to bring in… Audio
Shane Jones slams farmers over Zero Carbon Bill response
Farmers have come under fire for their reaction to Government efforts to limit the effects of climate change. The Minister for Regional Economic Development, Shane Jones has accused farmers of… Audio
Sir Hekenukumai Busby farewelled by thousands
More than two thousand people are expected to arrive in the small settlement of Pukepoto for the final farewell to master navigator and carver Sir Hekenukumai Busby. He died on Saturday at the age of… Audio
Provincial Growth Fund - slush fund or lifeline?
Insight - With $3bn heading to 6 regions under the Provincial Growth Fund, questions have been asked about how it's being spent and by whom? Lois Williams asks those getting funding to plant trees or… Audio
Provincial Growth Fund: Special treatment for Northland?
Almost a year after the launch of the Provincial Growth Fund the government has spent well over $100 million in Northland. The $3 billion fund was negotiated by NZ First as part of its coalition deal… Audio
Shane Jones defends vote against Māori seats
NZ First Minister Shane Jones is defending his party's decision to vote against a bill giving Ngāi Tahu permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council. Labour's Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene… Audio
NZ First vote against Māori seats at Environment Canterbury
New Zealand First has scuppered Labour's bid to give Ngāi Tahu permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council, saying its special treatment for Māori. Labour's Rino Tirikatene introduced the Ngāi… Audio
Jones denies conflict in Semenoff court case comments
Shane Jones is defending claims that comments he made about a court case against a Northland trucking company amounted to a conflict of interest.
Shane Jones says comments weren't made in ministerial capacity
Shane Jones is once again under fire for a perceived conflict of interest over comments he made about a court case against a Northland trucking company. Audio
Boil up at Shane's place
Minister for regional development Shane Jones responded to a story pointing out he had participated in a meeting despite having declared a conflict of interest by calling the journalist who reported…
Oral questions versus the general debate
In the years' first Taupatupatu Whānui the messages were an uncanny mirror of oral Questions just ended. Mostly. Audio
Oral questions versus the general debate
In the years' first Taupatupatu Whānui the messages were an uncanny mirror of oral Questions just ended. Mostly.
AudioArdern's advice to Jones, don't attack reporter in Parliament
The Prime Minister says attacking a journalist in the House using parliamentary privilege is "ill-advised". Audio
Shane Jones labels PGF conflict story 'a beat up'
Simon Bridges says Shane Jones is "donkey-deep in a conflict" for his role in a decision for the PGF to grant millions to a Northland cultural centre, but Mr Jones says the story is "a beat up". Audio
Shane Jones defends presence in PGF decision meeting
The National Party is questioning Shane Jones' role in a decision to grant $4.6 million from the provincial growth fund to a Northland cultural centre- calling it a conflict of interest. Mr Jones… Audio
KiwiRail 'in favour' with govt, but not Treasury - Jones
KiwiRail's plans to upgrade its network are running into funding obstacles. Newly released documents show its attempts to get money from the Provincial Growth Fund have not all been successful, with… Audio
