Simon Watts

Simon Watts

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Simon Watts is a New Zealand politician and the current Minister of Energy. He has been a member of the National Party and has taken on the responsibility of overseeing the country's energy policies, particularly in light of the recent power pricing crisis. His focus includes ensuring affordable and secure electricity for both households and businesses, while also addressing the need for new energy generation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
10,483
Power
457$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 7.00 0.22% +0% 4,822,233 10,483 $210,000 457$
Totals 1 4,822,233 10,483 $210,000 457$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts says councils will be able to amend their development contribution policies where necessary to recover eligible growth-related costs. 7

Bishop Dan Gordon Richard Hills Katie Bradford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Quick change to fast-track law being pushed through Parliament this week

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government Minister Simon Watts has been approached for comment. 5

Deon Swiggs Sophie Siers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Local government reforms risk costing $1.7b if pest control is disrupted

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts is another senior minister who has not publicly confirmed confidence in Luxon. 5

Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Simeon Brown Louise Upston Paul Goldsmith Chris Penk Mark Mitchell Sir John Key Dame Jacinda Ardern Kelvin Davis Grant Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts stated that the National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards is helping to coordinate responses. 7

Vic Crimp Alan Wood Simon Cox Graham Hancox Tom Robinson Dave Petley Ross Roberts Chris Massey Sally Potter Tim Davies Mark Mitchell Andrea Graves
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Slipping away: Landslides kill people and destroy homes – so why don’t we have a national response plan?

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts, the Local Government Minister, urged Labour to support the Government’s rates cap legislation. 7

Wayne Brown Sophie Barker Mahe Drysdale Michael Sergel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: National urges Labour to take stance on rates cap law change

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister for Auckland Simon Watts indicated that the issue is for the council to handle. 5

Christine Fletcher Wayne Brown Josh Van Veen Phil Wilson Bo Burns
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Video surfaces of councillor Christine Fletcher accusing Mayor Wayne Brown of swearing at meeting

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Watts previously told the Herald that Inland Revenue is continuing to review FIF rules. 6

Andrew Ryan Erica Stanford Courtney Andelman Todd Mcclay
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tax settings risk undermining Government’s golden visa success

New Zealand New Zealand: Local Government and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts said planning rules would also be removed to make installation simpler. 6

Christopher Luxon Mike Hosking Tama Potaka Nicole Mckee Brooke Van Velden Richard Chambers Mark Mitchell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after new solar policy announced

New Zealand New Zealand: Revenue Minister Simon Watts said that not taxing loans made to shareholders is unfair to all the other New Zealanders who pay income tax. 7

Ricardo Menendez March
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: Budget night documents dump reveal plans for benefit automation, new charities tax rules, and changes to Working for Families for people who go overseas

New Zealand New Zealand: According to Revenue Minister Simon Watts, tax rules are being changed for the charitable and not-for-profit sector. 6

Grant Robertson Willis Christopher Luxon Simeon Brown Chris Bishop Winston Peters Erica Stanford Mark Mitchell Nicole Mckee Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplus