Shane Jones

Shane Jones

politician New Zealand

Shane Jones is a prominent figure in New Zealand politics, known for his work as a member of the Labour Party. He has held various roles within the government, including Minister of Fisheries, where he has been influential in shaping policies related to New Zealand's fishing industry. Recently, he was in the news for releasing a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms, aimed at improving sustainability and management practices within the sector.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
8 wks
Reach
98,860
Power
4,089$
Sentiment
6.05
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 7 6.71 0.48% +80% 4,822,233 41,645 $210,000 1,814$
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 57,215 $2,700,000 2,276$
Totals 9 72,708,244 98,860 $2,910,000 4,090$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones is identified as the political leader who understands the situation regarding natural gas. 8

Martin Gummer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Political consensus on natural gas needed urgently – Martin Gummer

New Zealand New Zealand: Resources Minister Shane Jones is adamant there’s enough gas and coal this year to keep the lights on. 7

Richard Woodd Winston Pulp International Megan Woods Tina Schirr Chantelle Bramley John Kidd Joanna Godwin Jack Ballagh Babu Bahirathan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Powerless progress: NZ energy woes continue as winter starts to bite

New Zealand New Zealand: Ministers steering the Chateau decision-making are: Potaka, Nicola Willis, Finance Minister, Shane Jones, Regional Development Minister, Paul Goldsmith, Treaty Negotiations Minister and Matt Doocey, Tourism Minister. 6

Louise Upston Tom Raynel Mike Tully Tama Potaka Nicola Willis Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey Tom Elworthy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NZ tourism spending rebounds to $12.2b but it remains below pre-Covid levels

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones called out Ngāpuhi’s silence regarding the death of Catalya. 6

Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene Mark Mitchell Michael Shaw Mane Tahere Ben Dalton Joseph Los E
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Hikoi to lift tapu off Kaikohe following child death - Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi’s silence

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shane Jones, the resources minister, advocates for the mining sector as a means to boost the economy and create jobs. 6

Kate Selby Smith Gary Taylor Josie Vidal Martin Brook Glenn Banks
The Guardian: Fast-track to where? The new law opening up New Zealand to a mining boom | New Zealand

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shane Jones, New Zealand’s minister for resources, stated he will not be guilt-tripped by critics regarding mining and environmental concerns. 6

Nicola Toki Glenn Banks Megan Woods
The Guardian: New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones discusses Budget 2025 on The Country online. 7

Jason Te Brake Chris Brandolino Kane Brisco Rowena Duncum
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Listen to The Country online: Shane Jones on Budget 2025

New Zealand New Zealand: Resources Minister Shane Jones said natural gas will continue to be critical in delivering secure and affordable energy for New Zealanders. 7

Nicola Willis Louise Upston Simeon Brown David Seymour Paul Goldsmith Liam Dann Audrey Young Jenee Tibshraeny
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: The 10 things you need to know, from pay equity savings to subsidising private schools

New Zealand New Zealand: NZ First’s Shane Jones has secured a contingency fund of $200m over four years for the Government to invest in new gas fields. 6

Willis Louise Upston David Seymour Paul Goldsmith Casey Costello
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: KiwiSaver subsidies & Best Start payments slashed, enormous $6.6b business incentive

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones is the Regional Development Minister involved in the decision-making regarding the Chateau. 5

Harvie Teare Mike Tully Tama Potaka Nicola Willis Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey Tom Elworthy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christchurch’s new stadium leads to scramble for corporate hospitality