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#ShaneJones vetoed #NZ out of the #BelémDeclaration on the Transition away from Fossil Fuels.
#NZFirst is making our climate decisions and it's not even their portfolio.
What's the point of #SimonWatts if Jones is doing the job for him?
#nzpol

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Shane Jones shut down NZ involvement in 'road map' away from fossil fuels
Australia signed up to the 'road map', but Shane Jones did not want New Zealand to join.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
bloemendaal.bsky.social
Love this cartoon by @slanecartoon.bsky.social - It's very accurate and expresses more than just the position of #SimonWatts the Minister of #Climate Change #NewZealand - The #art of an #editorial #cartoon on #NetZeroEffort. #Climatechange is real. Just check how our insurance companies act upon it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
climateliberation.bsky.social
NZ COP OUT - IT’S TRAGIC

RPR supporters covered in oil at #office of Climate Change Minister @SimonWatts, who is currently in Dubai at the #COP28. His govt plans to expand oil exploration & reverse the ban on deep sea oil drilling.

✊ The call to action is clear

#A22Network #ClimateCrisis #nz
December 4, 2023 at 5:14 AM
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We’re looking forward to hearing from Hon @SimonWatts — Minister of Climate Change, Energy, Local Government and Revenue — at the EU–NZ Business Summit tomorrow.

The Summit will be kicking off early tomorrow morning, looking forward to seeing you there!

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Mayors Express Frustration over Proposed Rates Cap

Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a government plan to cap council rates increases at four percent, a move that has drawn criticism from mayors across the country.

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Mayors Express Frustration over Proposed Rates Cap
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a government plan to cap council rates increases at four percent, a move that has drawn criticism from mayors across the country.
www.newzealandmagazine.com
August 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Local Government Amalgamation Plans Under Review

Local Government Minister Simon Watts has confirmed that proposals for council amalgamation are now being reviewed, with the aim of creating a more efficient system across Ao…

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Local Government Amalgamation Plans Under Review
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has confirmed that proposals for council amalgamation are now being reviewed, with the aim of creating a more efficient system across Aotearoa.
www.newzealandmagazine.com
August 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM