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.

Born on Jan 01, 1967 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
52,289
Power
2,277$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 9 5.67 0.83% +30% 4,822,233 52,289 $210,000 2,277$
Totals 9 4,822,233 52,289 $210,000 2,277$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones, the Prince of the Provinces, debates Ian Taylor on gold mining at Bendigo in Central Otago. 6

Ian Taylor Paul Joules Richard Allen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Listen to The Country online: Sir Ian Taylor to debate Shane Jones on Bendigo gold mine

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones is noted for putting more money into the north than any other person. 8

Gerry Brownlee Moko Tepania Tama Potaka Ben Dalton Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Waitangi 2026: How a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealed

New Zealand New Zealand: Jones questioned the circumstances around Henare’s resignation. 6

Peeni Henare Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Shane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s resignation not being told

New Zealand New Zealand: Jones argued it would create jobs. 5

Sam Neill Grahame Sydney Suze Keith Hayden Johnston Jessica Matheson Sammy Carter
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney help raise funds to fight new Otago gold mine

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones is a member of the New Zealand government known for his corporate welfare schemes. 5

Winston Peters Anna Breman Jerome Powell Donald Trump Jacinda Ardern John Key Chloe Swarbrick Chris Hipkins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Danyl McLauchlan: Trouble for Winston Peters as Kiwi workers wake up to his party’s limitations

New Zealand New Zealand: NZ First Minister Shane Jones revealed a new $10 million fund to upgrade a marae complex in Bay of Plenty. 8

Tuku Morgan Rahui Papa Erica Stanford Winston Peters Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rātana 2026: Finance Minister praises Māori Queen’s economic vision as election year puts spotlight on Māori-Govt relationship

New Zealand New Zealand: NZ First, whose deputy leader Shane Jones champions the industry, is unlikely to budge significantly this term. 5

Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Chris Bishop Duncan Webb Winston Peters Matthew Hooton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: National MPs’ angst over housing crash as Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins mull reshuffles – Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones was a member of the Labour-led Cabinet Economic Development Committee in 2020. 5

Scott Simpson David Seymour Winston Peters James Shaw Arena Williams Oliver Mander Graham Leaming Vanessa Simons
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Climate reporting rules loosened more than minister wanted – common sense or overkill?

New Zealand New Zealand: The Fisheries Minister mused early last month about certain species of fish moving south because of warming oceans. 3

Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Brooke Van Velden Winston Peters
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Aaron Smale: As Nicola Willis struggles to balance the books, the environment pays the price

New Zealand New Zealand: Shane Jones has flatly denied Watson’s claim that he proposed the changes because he was friends with some commercial fishing executives. 5

Matt Watson Tamar Wells Doug Paulin Scott Mcindoe Andy Mcgaughey Michael Morrah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’