Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·18 Jun, 2026 12:39 AM2 mins to read‌Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones speaking at a select committee. Photo / Mark Mitchell Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones speaking at a select committee. Photo / Mark Mitchell Controversial fisheries reform led by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones is being abandoned.

Jones, appearing before a select committee in his role as Oceans and Fisheries Minister, told MPs his “much-beloved bill could use some more panel-beating” and as such, would not be progressed in this term of government.