Shane Jones

Politician

Birthday September 3, 1959

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New Zealand

Age 65 years old

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About

After serving as a Member of the New Zealand Parliament and as New Zealand Minister of Building and Construction, this Labour Party politician was appointed his country's Ambassador for Pacific Economic Development.

Before Fame

Upon completing B.A. and M.P.A. degrees from Auckland University, he studied at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Trivia

In 2014, following a series of scandals, he ended his political career and began working as a diplomat.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Awanui, Tai Tokerau, New Zealand. He later married Dorothy Pumipi.

Associated With

In 2013, he was defeated by David Cunliffe in an election for Leader of the Labour Party.