Simon Watts
Simon Watts is a New Zealand politician and the current Minister of Energy. He has been a member of the National Party and has taken on the responsibility of overseeing the country's energy policies, particularly in light of the recent power pricing crisis. His focus includes ensuring affordable and secure electricity for both households and businesses, while also addressing the need for new energy generation.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3 | 4.67 | 0.23% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 10,976 | $210,000 | 478$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 99,322 | $280,000 | 126$ |
| Totals | 4 | 225,714,564 | 110,298 | $490,000 | 604$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Nurse Simon Watts was dismissed for writing inappropriate comments about Muslims on social media.
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New Zealand:
Simon Watts is the National’s Energy Minister whose territory was trampled by Shane Jones' actions.
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New Zealand:
Simon Watts is the Climate Change Minister who received a letter from David Seymour about budget savings.
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New Zealand:
Simon Watts is the Revenue Minister who has prioritized taxpayer privacy over information sufficiency.
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New Zealand:
Climate Minister Simon Watts says the ban was halting exploration that underpins our energy security.
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United Kingdom:
Climate and energy minister Simon Watts told parliament that the ban sent a chilling message to the investment community.
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New Zealand:
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said opportunities for efficiency included working alongside the sector.
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New Zealand:
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts stated that the Government is considering the recommendations regarding buyouts.
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New Zealand:
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has been approached for comment.
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New Zealand:
Minister for Energy Simon Watts acknowledged that the electricity market is not functioning as well as it should.
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