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Contested 6 races — 2 elected 4 not elected
The deputy PM says as a taxpayer he’s one of the “poor bastards that have to give up their money for this crap”, with about half of Jones’ Crown Regional Holdings’ $433m loan book at risk of default.
The deputy PM says as a taxpayer he’s one of the “poor bastards that have to give up their money for this crap”, with about half of Jones’ Crown Regional Holdings’ $433m loan book at risk of default.
Shane Jones says he is comfortable with half of $433m loan book being at risk as banks wouldn’t finance the projects he is focused on.
Shane Jones wants ministers, not expert panels, to make final project calls.
The Resources Minister and NZ First deputy party leader said earlier in the day that he would also campaign on giving ministers the power to decide on fast-track approvals.
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