Shane Jones
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
Govt provides low-interest loans to regional airlines
Regional airlines have long been sounding the alarm over out-of-control costs with some forced to slash routes that are no longer sustainable. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to… Audio
NZ Energy meets with Shane Jones in attempt solve gas shortages
Closures, swapping to more export alternatives or dirtier substitutes are some of the options facing small to medium businesses struggling to get gas contracts. The Business NZ Energy Council said a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
In today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Audio
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones on industry reforms
An overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann.
…Morning Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, the opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 new oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary… Audio
Resources Minister on repeal of new oil and gas ban
The opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary New Zealanders… Audio
Warnings resurface over iconic fish
New Zealand's orange roughy stocks are under fresh scrutiny, and a major fishery faces closure. Audio
Gas costs keep rising, but so too do the number of new householders using it
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up.
The double-whammy bill natural gas users have to pay
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Shane Jones questions place of regional government
"What is the point of regional government?" That's the question the regional development minister posed to a meeting of local government officials last week. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones… Audio
Shane Jones to Māoridom: 'Meet me at the ballot box'
Shane Jones is back on the frontlines, taking the war on woke to the Waitakere Ranges and backing a bill that would define womanhood and manhood by biology. The NZ First deputy leader on… Video, Audio
'Bewildered' experts not on board for fisheries changes
The government wants to streamline regulations, but marine advocates worry the changes would make fishing less transparent and expedite destruction of the ocean.
'Bewildered' experts aren't on board for changes to fisheries
The government wants to streamline regulations, but marine advocates worry the changes would make fishing less transparent and expedite destruction of the ocean. Audio