Oceans and Fisheries MinisterShaneJones confirmed today the “milestone” closure will take effect from April 1 next year and will remain in place for five years or until crayfish numbers recover sufficiently to allow fishing to resume. .
Fisheries MinisterShaneJones has accused opponents of proposed marine reforms of “catastrophising” the changes. ... Fisheries Minister Shane Jones addresses public concerns about proposed changes to fishing regulations.
Regional Development MinisterShaneJones says the current regional council structure stifles economic growth and that regional councils have suffered cost burdens, "green overreach" and too much influence from iwi.
Resources MinisterShaneJones says promoting the potential of New Zealand’s natural resources is at the “top of the agenda” during three upcoming international mining and geothermal conferences.
Despite being the minister for resources and an associate energy minister, ShaneJones was noticeably absent from Wednesday morning's announcement, which was fronted by finance minister NicolaWillis and energy minister SimonWatts.