James Shaw
James Shaw is a New Zealand politician and the co-leader of the Green Party, known for his progressive stance on environmental issues and social justice. He has served as a Member of Parliament since 2014 and is recognized for his work in climate policy and advocating for sustainable practices within the government.
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James Shaw is noted for his involvement in the Budget Responsibility Rules alongside Grant Robertson.
Election 2026: National has broken some promises. It wants Labour to start doing the same – Thomas Coughlan
New Zealand· 2026-08-09
James Shaw was injured during the incident involving Gus Atkinson.
England cricket team placed on booze ban, midnight curfew
Australia· 2026-07-10
Simeon Brown mentioned that a party vote for NZ First was a party vote for James Shaw.
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to childrenNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
James Shaw was the Climate Change Minister who strengthened the Paris target under the Ardern Government.
Chlöe Swarbrick revisits ‘Okay boomer’ speech as Greens call for high-level powers to help fight climate changeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
James Shaw is the former Climate Change Minister criticized by Nicola Willis for the Paris Agreement target.
Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50New Zealand· 2026-05-28
James Shaw is a former leader of the Green Party in New Zealand, whom Qiulae Wong aligns with politically.
A new kingmaker? Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong and her party’s chances at making historyNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
James Shaw passed a mandatory reporting regime in 2021.
Climate reporting rules loosened more than minister wanted – common sense or overkill?New Zealand· 2026-01-15
Ex-Greens leader James Shaw has also experienced threats in the current political climate.
Listener special: How the global rise of radical conservatism is influencing politics in AotearoaNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
James Shaw built the castle as a defensive dwelling in 1625.
A night in Northern Ireland’s most haunted castle – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-31
James Shaw announced an 'experimental humanitarian visa' was being considered for displaced Pacific Islanders.
Amnesty report criticises New Zealand response to climate crisis in the PacificNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
James Shaw retired from politics after serving as co-leader of the Green Party.
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications roleNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
The party lost a wealth of experience when Shaw announced his retirement from politics.
Green Party chief of staff resigns, citing ‘health, wellbeing and whānau’New Zealand· 2025-09-22
James Shaw produced the Beaches' debut album, Late Show, alongside Emily Haines.
Toronto band the Beaches riding a fresh wave of popularity on a mix of pop hooks, spirit and authenticity
Canada· 2025-08-30
Great Britain's James Shaw took sixth place on Thursday.
Vuelta a Espana: Jay Vine wins stage six as Torstein Traeen takes overall lead
United Kingdom· 2025-08-28
James Shaw was meant to have a joint standup with Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters but held a separate one.
Grant Robertson reveals stress, health struggles before PM decisionNew Zealand· 2025-08-17
James Shaw is noted for collaborating with Grant Robertson on fiscal rules.
Danyl McLauchlan: Nostalgia for the relative normality of the ‘Jacinda years’ is taking holdNew Zealand· 2025-07-14
James Shaw recently joined Infratil as a partner.
Morrison pockets $456m in fees as Infratil makes net loss of $261.3mNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
She got on well with co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
The Government plans to close a $400 million climate investment fund championed by former Climate Change Minister James Shaw.
Trump slump to poll bump? Christopher Luxon’s big opportunity amid tariff chaos – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
James Shaw tested airport theory alongside his wife and daughter at Tampa International.
Airport theory: The new viral trend that has people missing their flights
United States· 2025-04-04
The Green Party of James Shaw is a distant memory.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case offers lessons for all - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-31James Shaw was reappointed as co-leader of the Green Party after a failed attempt to roll him.
Duncan Garner: Chris Hipkins’ inconvenient truth – the Greens are loopy and Te Pāti Māori too radicalNew Zealand· 2025-03-29
James Shaw, who was climate minister at the time, said it was because of the risk of being sued by foreign oil and gas companies.
Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels | Investor-state dispute settlementUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
James Shaw, the general manager of 'Hensense' in North Africa, oversaw the inauguration of a washing machine production line at 'Condor'.
خطوة جديدة في الشراكة بين "كوندور" و"هينسانس"
Algeria· 2025-02-21
James Shaw's thoughts about NZ First risked conflicting with his party’s image.
Labour eyes swift return to Government - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
