The father of Northland based New Zealand First MP and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has died.
Munro Peter Jones, who was well respected in the Far North, died yesterday morning.
Acting Prime Minister and NZ First leader Winston Peters has extended his party's condolences to Shane Jones.
"Munro Peter Jones was a remarkable identity and well respected in his Awanui community. He will be deeply missed by his family and our thoughts are with them."
Shane Jones, known for his oratory skill, has previously described his father as a taciturn farmer.