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Shane Jones

New forestry agreement with China to support and strengthen links between government, industry and research institutes, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says
15th May 19, 7:26am
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New forestry agreement with China to support and strengthen links between government, industry and research institutes, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says
Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
14th May 19, 10:00am
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
10th May 19, 4:55pm
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New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
2nd May 19, 7:43am
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
Upper North Island port ownership under the spotlight according to Shane Jones, who floats the idea of one entity owning controlling stakes in the Ports of Auckland, Northport and the Port of Tauranga
29th Apr 19, 4:51pm
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Upper North Island port ownership under the spotlight according to Shane Jones, who floats the idea of one entity owning controlling stakes in the Ports of Auckland, Northport and the Port of Tauranga
Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
6th Mar 19, 12:37pm
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Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission unveiled
20th Feb 19, 3:35pm
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New Zealand Infrastructure Commission unveiled
A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
11th Feb 19, 10:24am
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A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
7th Feb 19, 3:25pm
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Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
Ministry responds to National's criticism the Provincial Growth Fund has only created 54 jobs, saying over 10,000 jobs 'may be created' in the future
5th Feb 19, 2:48pm
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Ministry responds to National's criticism the Provincial Growth Fund has only created 54 jobs, saying over 10,000 jobs 'may be created' in the future
'Let's do what?' Jenée Tibshraeny explores the extent to which the goals the Government's set itself will define how successful it is
3rd Feb 19, 6:02am
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'Let's do what?' Jenée Tibshraeny explores the extent to which the goals the Government's set itself will define how successful it is
Chris Trotter questions whether PM Jacinda Ardern is really running the Government or is merely its figurehead
17th Dec 18, 7:47am
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Chris Trotter questions whether PM Jacinda Ardern is really running the Government or is merely its figurehead
As Shane Jones pushes for a bank levy to support regional NZ banking services, ACCC report says Aussie bank levy costs not being passed on to mortgage borrowers
13th Dec 18, 10:38am
As Shane Jones pushes for a bank levy to support regional NZ banking services, ACCC report says Aussie bank levy costs not being passed on to mortgage borrowers
A look at the economic indicators that show the Government should keep avoiding introducing measures to majorly reduce migrant numbers
25th Nov 18, 7:21am
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A look at the economic indicators that show the Government should keep avoiding introducing measures to majorly reduce migrant numbers
Opposition pulls up Shane Jones for not disclosing 61 meetings he had with a variety of business, government and community leaders over seven months
12th Nov 18, 11:14am
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Opposition pulls up Shane Jones for not disclosing 61 meetings he had with a variety of business, government and community leaders over seven months
Shane Jones accuses the FMA of being 'chummy' with banks, the RBNZ of being too independent and the Super Fund of using the wrong investment strategy 
11th Nov 18, 6:30am
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Shane Jones accuses the FMA of being 'chummy' with banks, the RBNZ of being too independent and the Super Fund of using the wrong investment strategy 
A discussion document has been released for consultation on the proposed independent infrastructure agency through which it is planned to lift the quality of infrastructure investment in New Zealand
8th Oct 18, 3:14pm
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A discussion document has been released for consultation on the proposed independent infrastructure agency through which it is planned to lift the quality of infrastructure investment in New Zealand
How can we marry KiwiSaver funds looking for yield with Government infrastructure projects looking for funding? 
12th Sep 18, 12:51pm
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How can we marry KiwiSaver funds looking for yield with Government infrastructure projects looking for funding? 
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
6th Sep 18, 2:05pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
Shane Jones’ multi-billion-dollar Provincial Growth Fund still has a long way to go before reaching its $3 billion target, Jason Walls says the next couple of years might prove to be a political headache for the Government
2nd Sep 18, 7:02am
by Jason Walls
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Shane Jones’ multi-billion-dollar Provincial Growth Fund still has a long way to go before reaching its $3 billion target, Jason Walls says the next couple of years might prove to be a political headache for the Government
Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
31st Aug 18, 10:00am
by Jason Walls
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Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
NZ First MP Shane Jones unhappy with banks' reduced regional services at a time when they’re making ‘stupendous profits.' To meet RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr to plead his case
30th Aug 18, 9:27am
by Jason Walls
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NZ First MP Shane Jones unhappy with banks' reduced regional services at a time when they’re making ‘stupendous profits.' To meet RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr to plead his case
Minister of Infrastructure Shane Jones says a new independent body will help sort out some of NZ’s major infrastructure issues, as well as helping to attract local and foreign investment
17th Aug 18, 2:30pm
by Jason Walls
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Minister of Infrastructure Shane Jones says a new independent body will help sort out some of NZ’s major infrastructure issues, as well as helping to attract local and foreign investment
The Government will inject another $240 million to help plant one billion trees over 10 years – this is in addition to the $245 million already allocated
13th Aug 18, 4:00pm
by Jason Walls
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The Government will inject another $240 million to help plant one billion trees over 10 years – this is in addition to the $245 million already allocated
The Government will undergo a reset in its procurement policy, after major construction sector players lobbied Ministers to lead by example
6th Aug 18, 12:21pm
by Jason Walls
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The Government will undergo a reset in its procurement policy, after major construction sector players lobbied Ministers to lead by example