NZ First-linked company in government loan bid says it met with Shane Jones
In the funding application, the company said it had given a presentation to the minister.
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Jones calls farmer protesters 'rednecks', sings as they boo
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Warning after old controlled burn-off starts huge Porangahau fire
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Foreigners snapping up forest land
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Pan Pac gathers support after Government announcement on OIO approval
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Site blessing for new forestry service and DOC offices
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Sparking machinery ban in Tasman fire review guidelines
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Worker dies after being pinned between trees at Manawatū property
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Logger takes axe to Shane Jones over awards night conduct
Logger lashes Shane Jones after awards' night electioneering - 'Bring it on Mr Jones'.
Editorial: Shane Jones' blunt words short on propriety
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Jones to swot up on Cabinet manual during holiday after controversial forestry speech
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has spoken to Jones about his comments at an event
Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price
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Shane Jones: I got you cash, now show me the votes
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Opinion: Forestry's climate change 'collateral damage'
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Overseas forestry investment continues
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NZ loggers feel the pinch after price slump
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NZ log export prices bottom out after slump
NZ log prices have improved after slumping earlier in the year.
Support for Milburn logging terminal
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'He deserves a medal': The farmer who turned down huge forestry offers
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Pigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'
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Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
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Billion trees backlash: Shane Jones on the defensive
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says New Zealand land use change is on a march.