Shane Jones
Oral questions versus the general debate
In the years' first Taupatupatu Whānui the messages were an uncanny mirror of oral Questions just ended. Mostly.
AudioArdern's advice to Jones, don't attack reporter in Parliament
The Prime Minister says attacking a journalist in the House using parliamentary privilege is "ill-advised". Audio
Shane Jones labels PGF conflict story 'a beat up'
Simon Bridges says Shane Jones is "donkey-deep in a conflict" for his role in a decision for the PGF to grant millions to a Northland cultural centre, but Mr Jones says the story is "a beat up". Audio
Shane Jones defends presence in PGF decision meeting
The National Party is questioning Shane Jones' role in a decision to grant $4.6 million from the provincial growth fund to a Northland cultural centre- calling it a conflict of interest. Mr Jones… Audio
KiwiRail 'in favour' with govt, but not Treasury - Jones
KiwiRail's plans to upgrade its network are running into funding obstacles. Newly released documents show its attempts to get money from the Provincial Growth Fund have not all been successful, with… Audio
Shane Jones takes Air NZ fare cuts at face value, for now
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones is warning he won't pull punches if Air New Zealand's cut-price domestic fares turn out to be a lemon. The airline is slashing fares on 40 regional… Audio
NZ First tight-lipped on tax proposals
New Zealand First's response to the Tax Working Group's recommendations will be pivotal to whether they become government policy - but the coalition partner is staying tight-lipped on its first… Audio
$19.5 million to find 1080 alternatives to pest control
A nineteen point five million dollar funding package has been announced to find alternatives to the use of 1080 poison. The money comes from the Provincial Growth Fund and will be used by the… Audio
Northland Transport chair faces Jones over highway
Northland's Transport Committee chair John Bain says he's not going to step down just to keep Shane Jones happy. The New Zealand First minister says Mr Bain keeps pushing for a four-lane highway to be… Audio
Jones fires back at Brian Tamaki's 'spud' insult
Northland's NZ First MP Shane Jones has warned Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki to watch his mouth, after he reportedly referred to northern Maori MP's as 'spuds'. Mr Jones says the self-styled… Audio
Jones promises 'thousands' of Provincial Growth Fund jobs
The National Party has criticised the government for spending what it says is just 3.4 percent of its $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund. We spoke to National's Paul Goldsmith a short time ago, who… Audio
Brian Tamaki will bring 'issues': Jones
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has been invited to Waitangi and he's expected to bring about 2000 supporters, but MP Shane Jones says they will cause 'issues' for the local marae and police.
Banks have failed Māori landowners, govt says
Banks have failed Māori landowners and it's time something was done about it. That was the message from the government when it announced the Provincial Growth Fund will spend $100 million on helping… Audio
Petrol pamphlets 'corporate candy speak' - Shane Jones
The Cabinet Minister Shane Jones has hit out at BP, which has been distributing pamphlets at petrol stations explaining the cost of a litre of petrol. The minister has called it "corporate candy… Audio
Environmental group brands Government 'Ludicrous'
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced more than $90,000 towards a feasibility study for the project. Audio
Govt makes diary date with greater transparency
Government Ministers are trying to shake the image of shady politicians holding secret meetings by opening up their diaries. The State Services Minister will announce today that for the first time all… Audio
Climate change benefits of 1b trees inflated - National
The self-proclaimed champion of the regions, Shane Jones, is being accused of over-inflating the climate change benefits of his one billion trees programme. The Regional Economic Development Minister… Audio
Jones defends comments about Provincial Growth Fund
The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says not everything he says in Parliament should be taken as fact, after flippant remarks he made while defending his Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Shane Jones on question of agricultural subsidies
It's being suggested grants from the government's Provincial Growth Fund might violate world trade rules that block state subsidies for agriculture. Such subsidies were phased out by the fourth Labour… Audio
Air NZ video a 'weird mish-mash' - Shane Jones
Air New Zealand's latest safety video has upset one particular MP. The video is called "It's Kiwi Safety" and has NZ musicians Kings, Theia, and Randa. Hunt for the wilderpeople star Julian Dennison… Audio
