Shane Jones

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shane Jones
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1959(1959-09-03)
Age	65
Birthplace	Awanui
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Northland Region
Horoscope	Virgo

Shane Jones Biography

Shane Jones is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on September 3, 1959 in Awanui, Northland Region, New Zealand. After having served as a Member of the New Zealand Parliament and as New Zealand Minister of Building and Construction the Labour Party politician was appointed the ambassador of New Zealand to Pacific Economic Development.

In 2013 the year 2013, he was defeated by In 2013, he was defeated by David Cunliffe in an election for Leader of the Labour Party. in the election to be the leader in the Labour Party.

He stood in the 2005 election for the Labour Party, being ranked twenty- seventh on its party list. This was the highest position given by Labour to someone who was not already a member of parliament. He took his seat in the new parliament after the Labour Party won 50 seats in New Zealand’s 120 seat parliament. Jones held a number of senior roles in the public sector, being best known for his work as chairman of the Waitangi Fisheries Commission. He worked for the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. After his entry into parliament, after 2005 election, Jones became chair of the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. He has often been speculated by the media and among his colleagues as the future leader of the Labour Party.

In the cabinet re-shuffle on 31 October 2007, Jones was made a cabinet minister with the portfolios of Building and Construction, and was made an associate minister in charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Immigration and Trade. He scrapped a government proposal requiring new buildings to have low flow showers heads, prior to the 2008 general election. Labour was defeated at the election and Jones contested the Northland electorate unsuccessfully, but was returned to parliament as a list member due to his high list placing of 16.

He was raised and born within Awanui, Tai Tokerau, New Zealand. He later married Dorothy Pumipi.

Shane Jones Net Worth

Shane Jones is one of the richest Politician from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shane Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When you have completed B.A. and M.P.A. degrees and M.P.A. degrees Auckland University, he studied at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

In 2014, after an array of scandals he resigned from politics and started his career as diplomat.

Shane Geoffrey Jones (born 3 September 1959) is a New Zealand politician. He has served as a New Zealand First list MP since 2017. Jones was previously a Labour MP from 2005 to 2014.

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“I would just say to the activists from the Indian community, tame down your rhetoric, you have no legitimate expectations in my view to bring your whole village to New Zealand and if you don’t like it and you’re threatening to go home – catch the next flight home.”

Facts & Trivia

Shane Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Shane Jones celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

On 22 April 2014, Jones announced his intention to step down as a Labour Party MP, leaving at the end of May. TV3 reported he would be taking on the newly created role of Pacific Economic Ambassador.

Top Facts about Shane Jones

1. Shane Jones is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party.
2. He was born on September 3, 1959, in Awanui, New Zealand.
3. Jones served as a Member of Parliament from 2005 to 2014 and again from 2017 onwards.
4. He held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Regional Economic Development.
5. Jones has been an advocate for economic development in regional areas.
6. In 2020, he announced his retirement from politics after the upcoming general election.
7. Known for his charismatic personality and outspoken nature.
8. Jones has been involved in controversies throughout his political career.
9. He has expressed support for infrastructure projects like the proposed Northland rail line.
10. Jones is known for his focus on job creation and economic growth initiatives.