Straight from the Minister: what the Middle East conflict means for NZ business.
Breakfast with Hon Shane Jones
The conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the biggest external shock to hit New Zealand’s economy in years. Oil prices are up sharply, fuel costs are climbing at the pump, and global supply chains are under real pressure. For businesses trying to plan ahead, good information matters — and we’ve brought in the person who knows as much about New Zealand’s response as anyone.
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Resources Associate Minister of Energy — with direct responsibility for fuel security, including the import, refining, storage and distribution of engine fuels Senior member, Government’s Fuel Security Ministerial Oversight Group — the body that decides when and how New Zealand moves between response phases
He’s a straight talker and he’s at the centre of the government’s planning on this. Simon will sit down with him and put the questions he knows are on business owners’ minds — on fuel costs, supply chain risk, and where things go from here. Then the floor is yours.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am (7.30am kick-off)
Location: Crystal Room, Cordis, Auckland – 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010
Tickets:
Members
Final Release Tickets $25.00
Non-members
Early Bird Release $15.00 – Sold Out
Final Release Tickets $75.00
A light breakfast is included however limited seats remain.
This one is genuinely worth getting up early for. We’re looking forward to a great morning of conversation.
Hon Shane Jones
Shane Jones is the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Resources, Associate Minister of Finance, and Associate Minister for Energy.
Mr Jones entered Parliament in 2005 with the Labour Party and joined New Zealand First as an MP in 2017.
Mr Jones was educated at St Stephen’s and has completed degrees at universities in Wellington, Western Australia, and Harvard. He has held business and public sector leadership roles such as Chairman of Sealord, our country’s first Pacific Economic Ambassador, Member of Parliament, and a Minister in government.
