Shane Jones
Lake Ōmāpere's water to be pumped into Northland
After weeks of severe water shortages in the Far North, relief is on its way.
Water is expected to be pumped from Māori-owned Lake Ōmāpere into Kaikohe sometime today, but not all locals are happy.
…Shane Jones puts coalition in uncomfortable position
It's an uncomfortable position for a coalition Prime Minister - having a minister go rogue but having only two stark decisions - risk collapsing the Government or tolerate open defiance.
Comments… Audio
Race Relations Commissioner calls out Shane Jones' 'hurtful' words
The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on the Prime Minister to show some leadership and call out Shane Jones for what's being described as racist comments.
The Cabinet Minister and New Zealand… Video, Audio
Shane Jones defends comments on Indian students
The New Zealand First MP and Cabinet Minister Shane Jones is defending his criticism of Indian students.
Speaking on Newshub Nation at the weekend, he said the students had ruined academic… Audio
Shane Jones unrepentant over Indian student comments
Shane Jones is thumbing his nose at the Prime Minister, refusing to resile from his comments about Indian students ruining academic institutions in New Zealand.
The New Zealand First MP and Cabinet… Audio
Thousands of jobs promised with Ōpōtiki harbour plans
A new project is poised to turn around Eastern Bay of Plenty's social and economic woes, promising thousands of jobs.
It is part of a dozen projects announced by the government on Friday, with $80… Audio
Covid-19: Forestry industry calls for benefit stand-down exemption
The forestry industry is in disbelief that the government won't yet consider scrapping the benefit stand-down period for those who've lost jobs due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Finance Minister Grant… Audio
Winston Peters ducks media amid SFO investigation
Winston Peters has a track record of using music as a diversion.
Yesterday as he ducked and dived media questions over a Serious Fraud Office investigation, he once again resorted to a musical… Audio
Provincial Growth Fund stumps up for drought-stricken Northland
The government is stumping up $2 million from the Provincial Growth Fund to set up temporary water supplies to Kaikohe and Kaitaia.
Northland has been experiencing drought since November, leading to… Audio
Covid-19: Help on the way for forestry industry - Shane Jones
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says help is on the way for the forestry industry which is struggling with supply chain problems in China, due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
He speaks to Corin Dann. Audio
Shane Jones prepares to battle for Northland seat
Flamboyant New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is preparing for a big fight in the seat of Northland this year.
RNZ revealed in October Jones was expected to stand in the North and now he's all but said… Audio
Māori Party no set ally for National
The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.
National… Audio
Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech after criticism
The Government's record on delivering for Māori, has been called into question by Simon Bridges at Waitangi - prompting both sides of the marae atea to rebuke him.
Since her first speech as Prime… Audio
Shane Jones under fire for calling Pania Newton a 'young putiputi'
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is not backing down on his criticism of Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton.
Jones called Newton a "young putiputi" - meaning a young flower - during his visit to… Audio
Shane Jones hits back at conflict of interest claims
Shane Jones is hitting back at fresh criticisms of a conflict of interest saying he can meet with whoever he likes at Parliament's restaurant, Bellamy's, and he's not going to stop doing that.
When… Audio
Forestry company says it met Jones before PGF application
A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First says it made a presentation to Shane Jones about the project it was seeking a $15 million government loan for, months before Mr Jones says he… Audio
New details revealed on NZ First-linked company and Shane Jones’ office
New information released to RNZ reveals that Shane Jones' office was sent documents about a forestry company's bid for $15 million from the Provincial Growth Fund multiple times and many months before… Video, Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu claims it was 'tricked' into supporting PGF application
Ngāti Kahungunu says they've been tricked into supporting a Provincial Growth Funded water project they vehemently oppose.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council was awarded more than $30 million from the fund… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio