Shane Jones faces criticism after shouting ''send the Mexicans home'

Wednesday 29 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10:56am

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New Zealand First Minister Shane Jones has been accused of stoking racist sentiment after shouting ''send the Mexicans home' during a parliamentary debate. Jones has defended the comments, describing the situation as a 'Mexican stand-off'. The Green Party has called for action following the incident.

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1. StuffWed 29 Jan 2025, 5:20pm

   NZ First MP shouts ‘send the Mexicans home’ - as identity war sparks in Parliament (opens in new tab)

   • Shane Jones doubles down on controversial comments calling it a ‘Mexican stand-off’ (opens in new tab) Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10:56am
2. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jan 2025, 7:29am

   Shane Jones labelled ‘racist’ by Greens for yelling ‘send the Mexicans home’ during Parliament debate (opens in new tab)