Shane Jones
'I understand the anguish' in Tolaga Bay - Shane Jones
Farmers in Tolaga Bay are considering legal action against forestry companies for the damage done to stock and properties by tonnes of flood-borne logging debris. Heavy rain caused even more damage to… Audio
Shane Jones gloats over Northland funding bonanza
Sixty per cent of funding distributed so far through the billion-dollar-a-year Provincial Growth Fund has gone to Northland. The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones credits advocacy… Audio
Shane Jones sends forestry owners a warning
The Forestry Minister Shane Jones, has put forestry owners on notice, telling them they need to stand up and take accountability for their industry practices. A million tonnes of forest debris was… Audio
National accuses government of favouring Northland
National is accusing the government of playing favourites by giving Northland 60 percent of the money allocated so far by the Provincial Growth Fund. But Minister Shane Jones says the north was… Audio
Is this the end for forestry on the East Coast?
The chief executive of New Zealand's leading forestry service provider PF Olsen says the weekend's heavy rain in Tolaga Bay could spell the demise of forestry in the area. It comes as Minister Shane… Video, Audio
Tougher rules needed to stop logging debris - environmentalist
A leading environmentalist says tougher rules are needed to stop logging operations from causing the devastation seen in Tolaga Bay at the weekend. Millions of tonnes of branches left over from… Audio
Govt points finger at Tonga over meth destined for NZ
The government has pointed the finger at Tonga saying it is a key transit route for methamphetamine and other drugs coming to New Zealand. Political reporter Benedict Collins reports. Video, Audio
Tonga stirred up by Shane Jones
New Zealand's associate finance minister, Shane Jones, says closely failed states in the Pacific have become gateways for shipping methamphetamine and other drugs into this country, but his comments… Audio
Shane Jones wants public service to move faster
Whilst acknowledging he has no control over the state sector, Mr Jones says he's been astounded at how long it takes for urgent projects to be rolled out in the regions. Video, Audio
Public service kick in the pants
The Regional Development Minister Shane Jones wants ministers to have more power over public servants. Verna Smith of Victoria University says he does have a point about making the Public Service more… Audio
Govt bureaucracy needs 'political laxative' - Shane Jones
The New Zealand First cabinet minister, Shane Jones, says he wants to "soften the line" between governance and bureaucracy. In an interview with Stuff, Mr Jones describes the bureaucratic system as… Audio
Oil, gas changes: Jones labels Bridges 'Chicken Licken'
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says he expects more than $100 million of the regional development fund to end up in Taranaki over the next three-years to help the region's economy… Audio
Oil & gas announcement doesn't affect current jobs - Shane Jones
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says the government's announcement to not issue any more oil and gas permits shows it is meeting international obligations the previous government… Video, Audio
Jones says he forgot about officials' warning project was a lemon
Officials have contradicted the Regional Development Minister, saying he was fully aware experts thought the project didn't stack up.
Experts warned Gov not to touch waste-to-energy scheme
The Government announced hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for a proposed waste-to-energy scheme two days after experts advised it was a lemon. The Environment Ministry warned the Provincial… Audio
Experts warned govt not to touch waste-to-energy scheme
The government announced hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for a proposed waste-to-energy scheme two days after experts advised it was a lemon.
Regional mayors support Shane Jones' Air NZ callout
Two mayors of towns that have lost their Air New Zealand connections back Shane Jones' scrap with the national carrier. Audio
Shane Jones' Air NZ call-out wins regional mayors' support
Two mayors of towns that have lost their Air New Zealand connection are backing the championing of the regions by Shane Jones. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told the Regional Development Minister he… Audio
Shane Jones vs Air NZ: What does it mean for govt coalition?
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones is claiming success over the storm he whipped up attacking Air New Zealand and calling for the chairman to resign. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had… Audio
Jones' Air NZ comments 'a step too far' - PM
The Prime Minister has reined in New Zealand First minister Shane Jones after he called for the chairman of Air New Zealand to be sacked. Audio
