Shane Jones
Banks need to 'up their game' - Finance Minister
The government is "not happy" with problems revealed in a banking sector inquiry released today despite it being cleared of any serious misconduct. Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi said banks… Audio
Banking inquiry didn’t go far enough – Shane Jones
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, who has previously called out the banks for gouging, says while he accepts findings from an inquiry into New Zealand banks, the scope was too… Audio
Jacinda Ardern vows no new regional fuel taxes while PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to never introduce another regional fuel tax as long as she's in charge. Motorists are breathing a sigh of relief - but local and regional councils say, in that… Audio
Government spend-ups and policy base
Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the Panelists and assesses how the government's performing. The $700,000 Justice Summit - a waste of money? How the Clare… Audio
Provincial fund problems
Shane Jones $1 billion dollar provincial fund is facing heat again. It's been revealed a proposed cultural centre in the Northland town of Kawakawa, costing $2.4 million dollars, will only create 3… Audio
Rural residents back Shane Jones’ call to keep banks open
People in the provinces are backing Shane Jones' call to force banks to keep branches open in rural areas. The banks, however, insist they're doing a good job and are providing more banking options… Audio
Prime Minister's business advisory chief a 'celebrity’ - Jones
The Minister for Regional Economic Development says the Australian-owned banks are putting profits ahead of their responsibility to rural areas. Shane Jones has echoed concerns of the bank workers'… Audio
Govt funding 'dead' after Waimea dam voted down - Shane Jones
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has poured scorn on Tasman district councillors who voted yesterday to stop the Waimea Dam from being built. Councillors objected to the escalating… Audio
Racing industry hopes for $15m of govt funding
The horse racing industry is a step closer to getting Government funding for several wet weather tracks. As we reported earlier, thirty-million-dollars of contingency funding in the Provincial Growth… Audio
All-weather race tracks to be paid for by Jones' regional fund
Not one but "several" all-weather race tracks will be paid for out of the Provincial Growth Fund thanks to a deal secured by New Zealand First in coalition talks with Labour. The Cabinet has… Audio
New infrastructure agency
The Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones announced today the establishment of a new independent infrastructure entity. It's hoped the new agency in place by late during 2019. Audio
NZ First accuses National of racism over Haumaha question
Winston Peters and Shane Jones say it's offensive that National MP Chris Bishop continually alleges dodgy behaviour over the Wally Haumaha inquiry based on "whanau links". Audio
Gloriavale 'entitled' to make fund application - Shane Jones
The Regional Economic Development Minister says he didn't think communes would be applying for a share of the $3 billion provincial growth fund when it was set up, but Gloriavale has proven anyone can… Audio
Waterfront plan for Dunedin receives shot in the arm
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced to delighted Dunedin officials that the city's ambitious waterfront project will get more than $800,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Shane Jones: Bastion Point monument 'ridiculous'
A "garish"' monument on the scale of the Statue of Liberty at Bastion Point has no mandate within the Māori community, New Zealand First MP Shane Jones says. Audio
Ngāti Whātua Orākei should pay for pou - Shane Jones
A proposal to build a monument on the scale of the Statue of Liberty at Bastion Point has been rubbished by NZ First MP Shane Jones. The plan for a 30 to 50-metre tall statue of Papatuanuku has… Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister?
AudioSalmon farming on West Coast hydro dam to start
A plan to develop salmon farming on a hydro dam on the South Island's West Coast had had the government sit up and take notice. The Greymouth fishing company Westfleet wants to have a commercial… Audio
Farmers tell Jones to butt out over Fonterra bashing
Farmers want Shane Jones to keep out of their business and leave them to deal with Fonterra.
