Shane Jones to discuss Marsden Point with Channel Infrastructure

Shane Jones to discuss Marsden Point with Channel Infrastructure
Shane Jones. (Image: Getty)
Ella Somers
The new minister for regional development says he’s set to have a conversation with Channel Infrastructure about the closure of the Marsden Point oil refinery over two years ago.In New Zealand First’s coalition deal with National, the smaller party had said it wanted to investigate the reopening of the refinery. “This includes establishing a fuel security plan to safeguard our transport and logistics systems and emergency services from any international or domestic disruption,” the two parties' agreement said.Ch...

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