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Contested 6 races — 2 elected 4 not elected
For the rambunctious NZ First minister, Christmas is about home and family in the Far North. That and mucking around in the garden.
Shane Jones makes a rousing speech at Kiwi Rail’s Hillside workshop. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON 2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position. In a five part series, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan asked a senior MP from the leading parties about how the first two years of the parliamentary term have gone and if they fancy their chances in 2026. Today: New Zealand First’s Shane Jones.
Shane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.
Commercial fishing firms suggested many of the 19 proposed new rules.
Shane Jones predicts a “golden moment” for the district in wake of decision and hits back at ‘sock puppet’ critics.
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