Shane Jones
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19678.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced fast-track approval for The Point Mission Bay.
$700m The Point Mission Bay fast-tracked: Generus Living Group to replace entire Eastcliffe retirement villageNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones arrived at the Budget 2026 lock-up.
Budget 2026 live Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Shane Jones is the NZ First deputy leader who commented on superannuation.
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
Shane Jones is the Fisheries Minister who may block Tama Potaka's policy changes.
Danyl McLauchlan: Can Opportunity provide a real alternative for voters?New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Shane Jones then took over the scoring role as he bagged a brace in the space of two minutes.
Camptown whip Rangers 4-0 to stay top of the table
Guyana· 2026-02-24
Shane Jones has made the shortlist for 'Most Odious Metaphor of the Year' for his controversial comments.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: “Great Helmsman” Luxon deserves bravery medal after using umbrellaNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Shane Jones is the Resources Minister who discussed the government's efforts related to critical minerals.
Taiko Critical Minerals and Westland Minerals Sands eye slice of $80m regional infrastructure fundNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Shane Jones doubled Camptown's lead by finding the back of the net in the 37th minute.
Camptown, North Stars tally wins in GFA Men’s LeagueGuyana· 2026-02-17
Resource Minister Shane Jones comments on New Zealand joining the Minerals Security Partnership.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is ‘going to need support’, ‘capital investment’ for critical mineral sector as talks with US continueNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Shane Jones is the Economic Development Minister who commented on Taiko's funding application.
Veteran miner Robert Brand targets NZX listing for Taiko Critical Minerals and plans to raise $80m from investorsNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
Shane Jones publicly speculated about Peeni Henare's resignation.
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones hosted an annual Waitangi party.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
NZ First’s Shane Jones described the haka as 'marae culture at an incandescent level'.
Waitangi 2026: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka is ‘last straw’; offer to meet no longer on the tableNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
NZ First Minister Shane Jones urged Peeni Henare to never let his spirit or mana be trampled on.
Waitangi 2026: Te Pāti Māori apologises, calls for new hui with Ngāpuhi as fractures continue to showNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Shane Jones noted that Waititi-Tamihere’s actions were totally in keeping with Māori culture.
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Shane Jones officially opened the sealed road to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Waitangi 2026: Fine weather, calmer mood, expected in Bay of IslandsNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Shane Jones, the Prince of the Provinces, debates Ian Taylor on gold mining at Bendigo in Central Otago.
Listen to The Country online: Sir Ian Taylor to debate Shane Jones on Bendigo gold mineNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Shane Jones is noted for putting more money into the north than any other person.
Waitangi 2026: How a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Jones questioned the circumstances around Henare’s resignation.
Shane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP Peeni Henare’s resignation not being toldNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Jones argued it would create jobs.
Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney help raise funds to fight new Otago gold mineNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Shane Jones is a member of the New Zealand government known for his corporate welfare schemes.
Danyl McLauchlan: Trouble for Winston Peters as Kiwi workers wake up to his party’s limitationsNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
NZ First Minister Shane Jones revealed a new $10 million fund to upgrade a marae complex in Bay of Plenty.
Rātana 2026: Finance Minister praises Māori Queen’s economic vision as election year puts spotlight on Māori-Govt relationshipNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
NZ First, whose deputy leader Shane Jones champions the industry, is unlikely to budge significantly this term.
National MPs’ angst over housing crash as Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins mull reshuffles – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Shane Jones was a member of the Labour-led Cabinet Economic Development Committee in 2020.
Climate reporting rules loosened more than minister wanted – common sense or overkill?New Zealand· 2026-01-15
The Fisheries Minister mused early last month about certain species of fish moving south because of warming oceans.
Aaron Smale: As Nicola Willis struggles to balance the books, the environment pays the priceNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Shane Jones has flatly denied Watson’s claim that he proposed the changes because he was friends with some commercial fishing executives.
Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’New Zealand· 2025-12-25
Shane Jones is the minister for regional development who declined an interview.
The rural towns fighting for survival as New Zealand grapples with a growing exodus | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Shane Jones echoed David Seymour's sentiments regarding the UN's working group on race relations.
‘UN is a joke’: Government ministers take aim at United Nations over report criticising New Zealand treatment of MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
The Minister of Fisheries, Shane Jones has endorsed the rāhui, recognising the strength of partnership between government agencies, hapū, and iwi.
Rāhui on taking pāua along Far North coastline to help stocks recoverNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Shane Jones was brought on by Sir Geoffrey Palmer to lend his 'Māoritanga expertise' to the RMA reforms.
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirementsNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
