Shane Jones

Party NZ First
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Shane Jones’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 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
Shane Jones officially becomes NZ First deputy leader
NZ Herald — September 17, 2025

Many assumed the experienced MP was the party's deputy leader already.

Shane Jones changes tone after words from Attorney-General
Newsroom — September 17, 2025

Judicial reform will remain a top issue for NZ First, but Judith Collins made it clear Shane Jones’ ideas would be staying in his party’s tent The post Shane Jones changes tone after words from Attorney-General appeared first on Newsroom .

Shane Jones says gold exploration bid near Zealandia a good thing, claims backlash is ‘woke’
NZ Herald — September 15, 2025

'No one has started mining the Basin Reserve, we’re talking about private property'.

Shane Jones dismisses fears over Wellington hills mining permits
The Post — September 15, 2025

The resources minister downplays concerns about mining applications in the Wellington hills, describing it as “hobby fossicking” and not large-scale extraction.

Surprise penguin fishing ban from pro-industry minister
The Post — September 15, 2025

Shane Jones has ordered an emergency closure to protect hoiho - but the move is expected to disappoint conservationists who sought wider protections.

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