Shane Jones
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March
Barbara Edmonds fills in for Chris Hipkins for our weekly chat with the opposition; Shane Jones addresses concern over fuel supply; The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists reacts to latest… Audio
Concerns grow over NZ fuel supply due to Middle East conflict
Associate Minister for Energy, Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss as energy supply concerns grow. Audio
Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones who is the Minister responsible for fuel security spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March
Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises… Audio
Ministers meet over NZ fuel stores and supply chain impacts
Senior ministers got together last night to discuss the country's fuel stores and supply chain impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oil market volatility hiking up fuel prices for airlines
Oil market volatility caused by war in the Middle East is already fueling price hikes beyond the petrol pump. Air Zealand raised its fares today and said if the conflict leads to continued elevated… Audio
Christchurch's proposal to dump sewage kicks up stink
As Wellington grapples with a wastewater disaster that's pushing 70 million litres of untreated sewage into the sea each day, Christchurch's proposal to pump semi-treated sewage into the ocean for the… Audio
NZ First amps up immigration, streaming hits the ceiling
Anti-immigration political parties have been boosted in many countries. Now NZ First forcing the issue onto the news agenda. Also: is streaming eating itself? And why did one friendly umbrella gesture… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by dogs in Northland; The government is seeking advice… Audio
Woman dies after dog attack in Northland
A Kaihu woman is the third person to be killed by dogs in Northland in the last four years. Northland local and cabinet minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Audio
Minister considering ban over rock pool harvesting
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 November 2025
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest… Audio
Shane Jones responds to regional council announcement
Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest critics of regional government, previously saying there is "less and less of a justifiable purpose"… Audio
Fishing boats protest Hauraki Gulf protection bill, reforms
The One Ocean protest hits the streets of Auckland on Saturday - Ross McNaughton reports Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
NZ coal back in the mix for Huntly power station
A new deal will see domestically sourced coal available as back-up fuel during electricity shortages. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
Shane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shane Jones on call for Methanex gas supply redistribution
The Building Industry Federation says the country's facing a slow motion energy crisis and gas is vital in the production of building products. It's worried rising energy prices could push the cost of… Audio