Shane Jones

Party NZ First
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Shane Jones’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2022 and 2017 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 6 races — 2 elected 4 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Elected
  • MP for Northland
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Not elected
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Northland
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Not elected
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Elected
  • MP for Whangarei
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: New Zealand First Party
    Final Not elected
In the News
More ocean space needed for aquaculture - fisheries minister
RNZ — October 8, 2025

Shane Jones says there is an opportunity to "convert the oceanic space into a platform for global-scale protein-based fish farming".

Power games: Shane Jones’ silence on energy reforms speaks volumes – Audrey Young
NZ Herald — October 2, 2025

OPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.

Race briefing: Northland’s Regional Council is on the edge
The Spinoff — September 30, 2025

With all but one current councillor seeking re-election, the country’s second largest region could be in for another tumultuous term. Unlikely alliances, double-crossings, accusations of stalking, racism and privacy breaches plagued Northland Regional Council (NRC) this term.

Shane Jones vs Environmental Protection Agency: CEO Allan Freeth on minister’s ‘threatening’ comments in fast-track feud
NZ Herald — September 30, 2025

Minister's vow to 'exterminate' problems led to union fears that staff may be fired.

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