Shane Jones
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
Shane Jones 'obviously' accepts PM's telling off
Cabinet minister Shane Jones has got a ticking off from the prime minister after he called for the chair of Air New Zealand to be sacked. Video, Audio
Shane Jones out of line over Air NZ comments - PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had to tell Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones to pull his head in after he called for the chairman of Air New Zealand's board to resign. Audio
Shane Jones reacts to Air NZ boss' comments on regions
The Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, says Air New Zealand should steer clear of politics. Yesterday Mr Jones criticised the airline for withdrawing from some regional routes. Air… Audio
Minister to Air NZ: Don’t neglect regions
The Minister for Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has criticised Air New Zealand for degrading its services to the regions. Mr Jones's comments come after Air New Zealand's abrupt… Audio
National ditched energy plan Gerard Gallagher concerns
The government and Opposition are pointing the finger at each other over their support for a project linked to a businessman who's under the scrutiny of the Serious Fraud Office. RNZ revealed… Audio
Renew Energy development programme 'on ice'
The government has put one of its new initiatives on hold after realising it is linked to a businessman in the sights of the Serious Fraud Office.
Shane Jones on the billion trees plan
Kathryn Ryan speaks to the minister responsible for planting a billion trees in ten years - Shane Jones, following questions on what to plant, where and who will decide. This follows urgent calls from… Audio
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones
Shane Jones is now returning to Waitangi for the first time as a New Zealand First MP and minister for regional economic development. He talks to the programme about what he has planned to help… Audio
Tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā
It was a tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā as Government and opposition MPs turned up to take part in the annual celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was surrounded by fans… Audio
