Shane Jones suggests considering renationalisation of power companies

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 10:23am

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NZ First minister Shane Jones has suggested his party consider renationalising the electricity sector. The proposal comes amid rising power prices that are impacting New Zealanders, particularly those on fixed or lower incomes. Jones also indicated a desire for more fossil fuels in an energy shake-up.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Shane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising the power companies, more fossil fuels in energy shake-up (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 9:51am

   Shane Jones calls for renationalising of power market (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 10:23am

   Minister calls for renationalising of power market (opens in new tab)