Shane Jones
Fonterra's Spierings payout 'beyond belief' - Shane Jones
Former Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings is under fire for receiving a $4.7 million payout when he left the dairy giant last year.
The revelation follows the news the country's largest company… Audio
Fonterra management ‘corporate eunuchs’ - Shane Jones
Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones is calling Fonterra's management "corporate eunuchs" after the dairy co-op forecast another big loss yesterday. The co-op is forecasting a loss of… Audio
Developing frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Is ANZ committed to regional NZ? Jones to ask Australian boss
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says he'll be seeking reassurances from ANZ on its commitment to the regions when he meets the bank's chief executive in Melbourne on Friday.
ANZ… Audio
Jones insists Provincial Growth Fund making jobs, but no data
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says locals are still getting jobs through the Provincial Growth Fund even if that data isn't kept.
The Minister has long spoke of "getting the… Audio
Shane Jones offers help to regional airports
Regional airports crying out for money to fix their aging runways may have found a saviour in Shane Jones.
The Regional Economic Development Minister says he will find a way to pay for the repairs -… Audio
Jones rejects criticism of billion-trees' climate change impact
Forestry Minister Shane Jones is rejecting criticism his billion-tree programme will do little to help fight climate change.
Climate scientist Jim Salinger says for the scheme to work it has to… Audio
Dr. Jim Salinger: Billion Trees Programme ultimately flawed
Planting billions of trees to mop up Co2 is ultimately a sensible idea, says Dr. Jim Salinger, but it has to be done in the right way. Audio
Shane Jones: Govt ‘caught between two poles’
Forestry and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says while New Zealand should bring in more Pacific workers, we also need to ensure the potential workforce of young kiwis are prepared… Video, Audio
Shane Jones: Christopher Luxon ‘now my political foe’
While departing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon might be signalling a career in politics, MP Shane Jones says he won't be welcomed to join NZ First. Audio
Shane Jones blasts Ōpōtiki, Tūhoe over economic growth
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says "hoodlums" in Opotiki and "hillbillies" in Tuhoe are knee-capping economic growth in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Mr Jones says contractors… Audio
Shane Jones to include Pacific workers for tree planting
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says if the goal of planting a billion trees by 2028 is to be met, forestry workers will need to be brought in from overseas. Mr Jones says his primary focus is still… Audio
Billion trees on track, despite worker shortage - Shane Jones
Forestry and Regional Economic Minister, Shane Jones is adamant the Billion Trees programme is on track despite worker shortages.
Forestry contractors are pushing to make it easier to bring in… Audio
Shane Jones slams farmers over Zero Carbon Bill response
Farmers have come under fire for their reaction to Government efforts to limit the effects of climate change. The Minister for Regional Economic Development, Shane Jones has accused farmers of… Audio
Sir Hekenukumai Busby farewelled by thousands
More than two thousand people are expected to arrive in the small settlement of Pukepoto for the final farewell to master navigator and carver Sir Hekenukumai Busby. He died on Saturday at the age of… Audio
Provincial Growth Fund - slush fund or lifeline?
Insight - With $3bn heading to 6 regions under the Provincial Growth Fund, questions have been asked about how it's being spent and by whom? Lois Williams asks those getting funding to plant trees or… Audio
Provincial Growth Fund: Special treatment for Northland?
Almost a year after the launch of the Provincial Growth Fund the government has spent well over $100 million in Northland. The $3 billion fund was negotiated by NZ First as part of its coalition deal… Audio
Shane Jones defends vote against Māori seats
NZ First Minister Shane Jones is defending his party's decision to vote against a bill giving Ngāi Tahu permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council. Labour's Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene… Audio
NZ First vote against Māori seats at Environment Canterbury
New Zealand First has scuppered Labour's bid to give Ngāi Tahu permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council, saying its special treatment for Māori. Labour's Rino Tirikatene introduced the Ngāi… Audio