Shane Jones

Shane Jones

New Zealand New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19675.4Global 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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NZ First’s Shane Jones also derided Hills’ bill as a stunt but admitted he wanted changes.

Fast track: Which political parties are committing to changes to housing projects after election
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
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Shane Jones took pleasure in clapping and endorsing news items during the debate.

Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debate
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
6.0

Shane Jones is referenced as another political figure with potentially differing views from Brooke van Velden.

Act’s Brooke van Velden on representing government views – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
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Minister Shane Jones wants bespoke aquaculture legislation to boost sector amid ‘anxiety’ over land farming limits.

Minister Shane Jones wants bespoke aquaculture legislation to boost sector amid ‘anxiety’ over land farming limits
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
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Shane Jones is a member of New Zealand First who has been touring the country for months.

Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins faces questions at Porirua public meeting on tax, Palestine and the FBI
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones stated that New Zealand First was in favor of economic outcomes from conservation land.

March for Nature: Thousands protest Conservation Amendment Bill in Auckland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
5.0

Shane Jones had to sub out because of funeral arrangements for Jim Peters.

Simeon Brown says LNG contract will be signed before election despite Opposition protests
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
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Shane Jones, the deputy leader of New Zealand First, accused the Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering.

Treaty of Waitangi clause review: Contentious bill introduced to Parliament
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
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Shane Jones stated that the matter of leadership is entirely up to the National Party.

National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadership
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
5.0

Shane Jones made comments about India and a subservient Prime Minister that were addressed by Labour.

Election 2026: New poll should shake Labour from fantasy it can gain power off back of unpopular Christopher Luxon - Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
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Shane Jones is the Oceans and Fisheries Minister involved in the assessment of proposals for the mātaitai reserve.

Bream Bay mātaitai reserve submission deadline extended after overcrowded meeting
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Shane Jones accuses the Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering.

Winston Peters is behaving like a fringe-dwelling thug, not an elder statesman – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said the redevelopment will have significant benefits for other businesses close by.

Auckland waterfront skyscrapers get final fast-track approval, ministers say it shows how fast the scheme works
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
7.0

Shane Jones is mentioned alongside Winston Peters for making politically incorrect statements.

Letters: Schooling the minister, the origins of language and humour in politics
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
4.0

Shane Jones is the deputy leader of NZ First who was referenced in relation to comments about Christopher Luxon.

Ron Mark fills the Stuart Nash-shaped hole in NZ First - Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
5.0

Shane Jones faced criticism for his remarks about political leaders hosting foreign leaders.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters’ comments about Chinese-born MP were racist
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
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Shane Jones, New Zealand Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, criticized a free-trade deal with India.

Chinese protest after NZ official taunts lawmaker
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-31
5.0

Shane Jones criticized New Zealand's free trade agreement with India, citing risks.

Naujosios Zelandijos diplomatijos vadovas sulaukė Kinijos ambasados skundo dėl rasizmo
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-30
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Shane Jones commented on Stuart Nash's resignation, calling it 'sensible'.

Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones says Stuart Nash resignation ‘sensible’ amid controversial comments
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
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Stuart Nash

Shane Jones is one of the individuals mentioned in the conversation.

Real Life: The stories of 501 deportees told in journalist Angus Gillies’ new book
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
5.0

Shane Jones is mentioned in the context of local governance discussions.

South Taranaki and Stratford back two-council plan, reject New Plymouth merger
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
5.0

Shane Jones discusses climate targets and mining in relation to South Taranaki.

Listen to The Country: Shane Jones on climate targets, mining and Stuart Nash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
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Stuart Nash
Stuart Nash

Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to his ‘kneepads’ remark.

Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remark
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
5.0

Shane Jones made a controversial 'kneepads' remark that was criticized by Chris Hipkins.

Shane Jones would be sacked if he was my MP and made ‘kneepads’ remark, Chris Hipkins says
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
3.0

Shane Jones added to on Saturday by saying he would be calling out New Zealand’s growing Indian population 'every day'.

Adam Pearse: NZ First’s pitch to the ordinary Kiwi battler who’s scared of the world
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-19
6.0

Setting aside Peters, Costello and Shane Jones, what does it mean for the five other MPs who can claim they’ve contributed to NZ First effectively doubling its support.

NZ First’s candidate conundrum and how it will shape its next caucus - Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
5.0

Shane Jones delivered a crass, veiled dig at Luxon regarding Modi's visit and discussed his party's stance on immigration.

‘Take off your kneepads’: Shane Jones’ dig at Luxon over Modi visit, reveals weight-loss drug use
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
5.0

Shane Jones was a big name in fisheries before he entered politics in 2005 for Labour.

Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell; the embarrassing part of Indian PM’s visit – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
5.0

Jones defended his choice of words, stating he used hyperbole to get 'cut-through' on political debates.

Rotorua councillor Raj Kumar dropped plan to run for NZ First over race comments
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
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