As I have said before, Jones has far too much influence for someone that hasn't been elected in decade and represents a minor party.

Limitations need to be put on this fast track bill to projects that don't have a significant environmental risk. NZ isn't Australia where they are digging up a piece of desert with little rainfall.

Being the first in the world to start seabed mining is not a race we should look to win. It's highly destructive and the consequences are unknown and uncontrollable.

There will be projects that should qualify, but take the decision out if the hands of the minister. Jones is confusing his role as operational, it's not, and there are supposed to be clear lines of separation.
If he wants to be a civil servant, then resign from parliament.