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Shane Jones Tells Steven Spielberg ‘ET Go Home’ Over Mine Donation
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Shane Jones Tells Steven Spielberg ‘ET Go Home’ Over Mine Donation

From NZ Herald · () English

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Resources Minister Shane Jones has criticized Hollywood director Steven Spielberg for donating money to a campaign against a controversial gold mine in Central Otago.
  • Jones accused Spielberg of "spraying dough around" to influence the mine's fate.
  • The donation was made by Spielberg's production company, Amblin Entertainment, to an anti-mine group called Sustainable Tarras.

New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones has directed a colorful rebuke at Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, telling him to "ET go home" over a donation made to an anti-mining campaign. Jones accused the filmmaker of attempting to influence the outcome of a controversial gold mine proposal in Central Otago by "spraying dough around."

The donation came from Spielberg's production company, Amblin Entertainment, and was described as "generous" by the anti-mine group Sustainable Tarras. The group is campaigning against the proposed mine, which has faced significant local opposition.

ET go home

— Shane JonesDirectly addressing Steven Spielberg regarding his donation to the anti-mine campaign.

Jones's strong reaction highlights the minister's firm stance on resource development and his skepticism towards external influence on domestic projects. The comments suggest a potential clash between international figures with environmental concerns and the New Zealand government's focus on resource extraction.

Notably, actor Sir Sam Neill had also campaigned against the proposed mine before his passing last month, indicating a broader level of concern and opposition to the project that extends beyond just local activists and now includes international attention.

spraying dough around

— Shane JonesAccusing Steven Spielberg of using money to influence the fate of the Central Otago gold mine.
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Originally published by NZ Herald in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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