Simon Watts

Simon Watts

politician New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
51,733
Power
2,161$
Sentiment
5.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 6 6.00 0.36% +60% 4,822,233 27,523 $210,000 1,199$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,210 $2,700,000 963$
Totals 7 72,708,244 51,733 $2,910,000 2,162$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Climate Minister Simon Watts says the ban was halting exploration that underpins our energy security. 8

Shane Jones Russell Palmer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government’s repeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes final reading

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Climate and energy minister Simon Watts told parliament that the ban sent a chilling message to the investment community. 5

Jacinda Ardern Megan Woods Steve Abel Kayla Kingdon Bebb Jen Purdie
The Guardian: New Zealand government votes to bring back fossil fuel exploration in major reversal | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts said opportunities for efficiency included working alongside the sector. 6

Mahe Drysdale Susan Freeman Greene Doug Leeder
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s call for council review backed by LGNZ

New Zealand New Zealand: Climate Change Minister Simon Watts stated that the Government is considering the recommendations regarding buyouts. 6

Mace Ward Wayne Brown Grant Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland Council to offer storm-damaged land for playgrounds and grazing sheep

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts has been approached for comment. 5

Lindsay Mckenzie Simeon Brown Matt Prosser Ray Chung Ethan Manera
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Crown Observer issues warning after Ray Chung’s lewd Tory Whanau email, council CEO investigating

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister for Energy Simon Watts acknowledged that the electricity market is not functioning as well as it should. 6

Jon Duffy Alan Mcdonald David Seymour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Energy crisis: Calls for urgent reform as New Zealand faces soaring costs, supply problems

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts was involved in the decision regarding the loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. 5

Scott O Donnell Winston Peters Shane Jones Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Tama Potaka
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell linked to NZ First donation, Government loan

New Zealand New Zealand: Walker called on Local Government Minister Simon Watts to consider beneficial changes for smaller rural communities. 7

Alex Walker
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Glitch sends one person’s rates bill to up to 1000 Central Hawke’s Bay residents

New Zealand New Zealand: North Shore MP Simon Watts supported the proposal to maintain the golf course while addressing flooding issues. 7

Ryan Fox Dan Bidois Craig Mcilroy Phil Jaggard Benjamin Plummer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ryan Fox, Auckland MPs support proposal to retain Takapuna Golf Club while resolving flood vulnerability

New Zealand New Zealand: Climate Change Minister Simon Watts said only a relatively small number of countries were involved in the Boga. 5

Chloe Swarbrick Kayla Kingdon Bebb Todd Mcclay Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Zealand abandons global alliance on oil, gas phase-out, Greens concerned about reputational risk