Jones warns Otago economy would be disembowelled by Green Party pledge

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 12:52pm

In this story Green Party, Shane Jones, Marama Davidson, Santana Minerals

Resources Minister Shane Jones says the Otago economy would be severely damaged if the Green Party revokes fast-track consents for gold mines. The Greens have pledged to cancel seven specific mining projects, including seabed, hardrock gold, and coal mining, if they enter government at the next election.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Jones blasts Greens’ pledge: Warns Otago economy would be ‘disembowelled’ (opens in new tab)

   • Jones blasts Greens’pledge: Warns Otago economy would be ‘disembowelled’ (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Nov 2025, 5:00am
2. 1News via RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 6:00am

   The seven projects the Greens will cancel if it's in government (opens in new tab)

   • The seven fast-track projects the Greens would revoke (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Nov 2025, 6:00am
3. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 12:52pm

   Willis blasts Greens’ mining intervention as ‘doolally, economic vandalism’ (opens in new tab)