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 |
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| New Zealand | 9 | 5.78 | 0.41% | +20% | 4,822,233 | 23,759 | $210,000 | 1,035$ |
| Totals | 9 | 4,822,233 | 23,759 | $210,000 | 1,035$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the situation was primarily a matter between Wellington Water and its shareholding councils.
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New Zealand:
Revenue Minister Simon Watts told the Herald that these changes would not undermine that effort.
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New Zealand:
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts visited Mitimiti this month to see the marae and announce funding.
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New Zealand:
Revenue Minister Simon Watts discussed the importance of simplifying rules and addressing tax integrity risks.
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New Zealand:
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said each deal would be designed by local government and central government.
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New Zealand:
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said each deal would be designed by local government and central government, supporting long-term collaboration.
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New Zealand:
Simon Watts has stated that all options regarding carbon credits are being considered.
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New Zealand:
Simon Watts took over from Simeon Brown as Local Government Minister in a January Cabinet reshuffle.
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New Zealand:
Energy Minister Simon Watts has appointed consultancy Frontier Economics to lead a review of the electricity sector.
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