Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the need to boost our natural gas resources
The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB

A focus on boosting our gas supply in the short-term from the Resources Minister. New Zealand's gas reserves have dropped by 27% over the past year. Last month, the Government committed $200 million to new gas projects following removal of a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration last year. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking there's a lot of interest in the South Island, but new projects need to be well-thought out. He says so if people make a commitment, their investment is protected from the return of unicorn, fairy-head ideas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.