Matt Watson, recreational fishers and Greenpeace have forced a political retreat over Shane Jones’ Fisheries Amendment Bill, but critics warn the wider attack on public oversight and ocean protection remains.
Greenpeace says the Fisheries Amendment Bill New Zealand must be rejected, warning it weakens ocean protections and transparency.
Environmental groups warn the Fisheries Amendment Bill could weaken ocean protections, expand bottom trawling, and hand greater control to the fishing industry.
NZ First wants ministers to regain Fast Track powers as a $1B LNG terminal is rushed through. Is this energy policy — or corporate welfare?
UK ministers are questioning NZ’s weakened methane targets and fossil fuel expansion. Is National’s climate backsliding now threatening trade and reputation?
Should New Zealand trust Shane Jones and Donald Trump with rare earth mineral negotiations? Fast-track mining powers raise serious concerns.
David Seymour attacks Shane Jones over regional loans — but the real fight is ACT vs NZ First as 2026 election tensions grow.
Even under the Government’s Fast-Track approval regime, the controversial Trans-Tasman Resources seabed mining proposal has been rejected, marking a major…
Peeni Henare’s resignation from Parliament has triggered predictable political sniping, particularly from New Zealand First. But reducing his departure to…
New Zealand and the US say they will explore cooperation on critical minerals, prompting scrutiny of Shane Jones’ record on mining, climate and Māori rights.