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
1 wks
Reach
6,967
Power
303$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 7.00 0.13% +10% 4,822,233 6,967 $210,000 303$
Totals 3 4,822,233 6,967 $210,000 303$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Energy Minister Simon Watts, who attended the launch of the renewable diesel, said the Government supported businesses and consumers having more choices in the fuels they use. 8

Wayne Ellary Anthony Jones Don Braid Tom Raynel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mobil launches renewable diesel made partly with vegetable oil

New Zealand New Zealand: Revenue Minister Simon Watts said the change would have an estimated five-year operating saving of $7.674 million. 6

Brooke Van Velden Vhari Mcwha Liam Dann Chelsea Daniels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Minimum wage, benefits rise from April 1 as power prices increase - The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts had said publicly he was 'happy for councils to choose'. 7

Mahe Drysdale Glen Crowther Steve Morris
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tauranga water service delivery options spark debate

New Zealand New Zealand: A spokesperson for Revenue Minister Simon Watts did not want to comment. 5

Thalia Kehoe Rowden Allan Bullot Chloe Swarbrick
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: United Nations report questions fairness of New Zealand GST

New Zealand New Zealand: It’s easy to listen to businesses grumble about Revenue Minister Simon Watts’ decision to take a hard line on collecting tax debt. 4

Christopher Luxon Andrew Bayly Joan Didion Tamatha Paul Barbara Edmonds Scott Willis Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon and coalition Govt come out on top this week but tougher times loom - Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts warned of risk of outages, business closures in challenging sector. 5

Shane Jone Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Energy Minister Simon Watts warned of risk of outages, business closures in challenging sector

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts is considering Government intervention over Wellington Water. 6

Christopher Luxon Leggett Wayne Guppy Martin Connelly Ros Connelly Anita Baker Ethan Manera Georgina Campbell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Local Government Minister Simon Watts considering Government intervention over Wellington Water

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts said while council terms are not part of the bill, he had feedback from councils that they would be interested to also align to a four-year term if this happens for central government. 7

Sandra Hazlehurst Hinewai Ormsby Craig Little Annette Brosnan Sam Broughton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mayor criticises local govt gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal as ‘short-sighted’

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the situation was primarily a matter between Wellington Water and its shareholding councils. 5

Tory Whanau Nick Leggett Wayne Guppy Anita Baker Christopher Luxon Georgina Campbell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Emergency meeting scheduled over damning Wellington Water reports

New Zealand New Zealand: Revenue Minister Simon Watts told the Herald that these changes would not undermine that effort. 5

Carmel Sepuloni Susan St John Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government freezes incomes of 3000 mostly single-parent families, saving $970,000