# Minister’s Crayfish Controversy Resolved

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-12T03:46:23+00:00
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Minister Shane Jones sparked a stir in Parliament by live-displaying a crayfish — but don’t worry, it was handled legally and humanely. The Ministry for Primary Industries confirmed the crustacean was properly transported, chilled to four degrees Celsius, and stunned before being killed — fully compliant with the Animal Welfare Act. Happening during Seafood Week, Jones was promoting local produce — and yes, he even planned to eat it that night. The ministry’s investigation closed with a clean bill of health: best practices followed, no suffering involved. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16f0e3ce1af71e85

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