Jenée Tibshraeny

About

Jenée was interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery until April 2022. She also covered insurance and personal finance. Jenée has won or been a finalist in journalism awards run by the New Zealand Shareholders' Association, Insurance Council of New Zealand and NPA/Voyager.

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9 years 3 months

Latest articles

Motor industry less bullish than 'consultants' on pace of EV uptake

Motor Industry Association wary of forecasts by Fitch and the Climate Change Commission around the pace at which NZ's vehicle fleet can be electrified

15th Jun 21, 5:13pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Motor Industry Association wary of forecasts by Fitch and the Climate Change Commission around the pace at which NZ's vehicle fleet can be electrified

Ute buyers to start subsidising EVs via new feebate scheme

How much could you save or be stung buying a newly imported car under the Government's new feebate scheme?

13th Jun 21, 11:02am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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How much could you save or be stung buying a newly imported car under the Government's new feebate scheme?

Revenue Minister: Room for tax cuts is limited

Revenue Minister David Parker says demands for tax cuts aren't as 'realistic or responsible' as they might've been pre-COVID

11th Jun 21, 1:40pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Revenue Minister David Parker says demands for tax cuts aren't as 'realistic or responsible' as they might've been pre-COVID

Govt unveils proposed design of property tax changes

What constitutes a 'new build' under the new interest deductibility rules and extension of the bright-line test? Govt consults on design of property tax changes

10th Jun 21, 4:51pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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What constitutes a 'new build' under the new interest deductibility rules and extension of the bright-line test? Govt consults on design of property tax changes

National generally supportive of Commission's emissions budgets; ACT wants them thrown in the compost

There's likely to be some cross-party consensus on emissions budgets; Differences will arise when it comes to a plan on how to achieve these budgets

9th Jun 21, 6:04pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

There's likely to be some cross-party consensus on emissions budgets; Differences will arise when it comes to a plan on how to achieve these budgets

Reaching emissions reduction targets to require more ambition than previously thought

Climate Change Commission publishes its final emissions reduction budgets, noting New Zealand's starting point is worse than expected, so more will need to be done

9th Jun 21, 12:03pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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Climate Change Commission publishes its final emissions reduction budgets, noting New Zealand's starting point is worse than expected, so more will need to be done

The RBNZ can check out of bond-buying, but can it ever leave?

Those from within the banking world don't see problems with the RBNZ having to keep buying bonds on the back of its LSAP programme; But an academic worries NZ's headed for a train wreck

6th Jun 21, 6:01am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Those from within the banking world don't see problems with the RBNZ having to keep buying bonds on the back of its LSAP programme; But an academic worries NZ's headed for a train wreck

Cost blowouts see upgrades to Mill Road and SH1 between Whangarei and Port Marsden axed

$6 billion cost blowout prompts major changes to the Government's transport plans; Upgrades to Mill Road, SH1 between Whangarei and Port Marsden, and the Takitimu North project affected

4th Jun 21, 10:11am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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$6 billion cost blowout prompts major changes to the Government's transport plans; Upgrades to Mill Road, SH1 between Whangarei and Port Marsden, and the Takitimu North project affected

Jenée talks interest rates and government spending with Sharesies co-founders

Jenée Tibshraeny joins Sharesies co-founders Leighton Roberts and Sonya Williams for a Budget and Monetary Policy Statement debrief

3rd Jun 21, 4:26pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Jenée Tibshraeny joins Sharesies co-founders Leighton Roberts and Sonya Williams for a Budget and Monetary Policy Statement debrief

RBNZ: 'Unconventional' monetary policy tools now 'mainstream' and here to stay

RBNZ acknowledges its balance sheet is likely to remain large for decades to come, and it will continue to be used in 'innovative' ways to maintain financial stability and support monetary policy

2nd Jun 21, 2:03pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ acknowledges its balance sheet is likely to remain large for decades to come, and it will continue to be used in 'innovative' ways to maintain financial stability and support monetary policy

RBNZ's bond buying might continue for some years

RBNZ Chief Economist says the central bank might continue buying government bonds for some years, even once its LSAP programme ends in 2022

1st Jun 21, 8:30am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ Chief Economist says the central bank might continue buying government bonds for some years, even once its LSAP programme ends in 2022

What does the RBNZ's hawkish tilt mean for the billions of dollars of mortgages due to rollover?

How high household debt and the swathe of mortgages due to rollover within the next year could make NZ particularly sensitive to interest rate rises... should they eventuate soon

28th May 21, 8:30am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

How high household debt and the swathe of mortgages due to rollover within the next year could make NZ particularly sensitive to interest rate rises... should they eventuate soon

RBNZ lays groundwork for eventual move out of emergency mode with warning for mortgage holders

RBNZ makes hawkish tilt, warning mortgage holders to be wary of debt serviceability while keeping monetary conditions loose

26th May 21, 8:10pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ makes hawkish tilt, warning mortgage holders to be wary of debt serviceability while keeping monetary conditions loose

Ball's in Robertson's court, as the back-and-forth over restricting mortgage lending continues

Grant Robertson considers RBNZ advice on new tools to potentially restrict mortgage lending; Jenée Tibshraeny doesn't see changes in the immediate future, but believes financial stability will take centre stage

26th May 21, 8:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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Pressure on the RBNZ to recognise inflationary pressures without chilling the economy

Businesses urge the RBNZ not to remove the punch bowl that is low interest rates; Economists recognise the party will have to start winding down mid-next year

25th May 21, 7:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Businesses urge the RBNZ not to remove the punch bowl that is low interest rates; Economists recognise the party will have to start winding down mid-next year

Asset owners are still receiving more support than beneficiaries

Jenée Tibshraeny argues this is the opportune time to raise benefits, with homeowners happy, business confidence high and the pre-election battle for 'middle NZ' still a wee way off

23rd May 21, 6:01am

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Jenée Tibshraeny argues this is the opportune time to raise benefits, with homeowners happy, business confidence high and the pre-election battle for 'middle NZ' still a wee way off

Budget 2021: A deep red benefit booster

Grant Robertson delivers a 'peak Labour Party' Budget, committing to spending more than expected, including on benefit increases

20th May 21, 2:00pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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Grant Robertson delivers a 'peak Labour Party' Budget, committing to spending more than expected, including on benefit increases

Budget preview: Benefits, building and balance

Grant Robertson goes into Budget 2021 with options. The questions are: Will he boost benefits and how much more infrastructure investment can the economy deliver on?

19th May 21, 7:20pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Grant Robertson goes into Budget 2021 with options. The questions are: Will he boost benefits and how much more infrastructure investment can the economy deliver on?

Auditor-General concerned COVID-19 vaccine roll-out will take longer than planned

Auditor-General raises concerns over the Ministry of Health's preparedness to scale-up the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

18th May 21, 3:49pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Auditor-General raises concerns over the Ministry of Health's preparedness to scale-up the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

Westpac CEO & Chairman travel from Australia to meet Ardern, Robertson & Orr

Westpac Group CEO and Chairman travel from Australia and discuss the potential sale of Westpac NZ with Ardern, Robertson and Orr

18th May 21, 2:29pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Westpac Group CEO and Chairman travel from Australia and discuss the potential sale of Westpac NZ with Ardern, Robertson and Orr

Govt: 'We can’t afford to simply turn on the tap to the previous immigration settings'

Government says NZ will need to stop relying on cheap low-skilled migrant workers, as it sets its sights on attracting 'high-value' investment

17th May 21, 6:12pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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Government says NZ will need to stop relying on cheap low-skilled migrant workers, as it sets its sights on attracting 'high-value' investment

Coal keeping the lights on

Rain eases pressure on electricity system, but coal and gas continue to account for nearly a quarter of New Zealand's electricity generation

17th May 21, 3:52pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Rain eases pressure on electricity system, but coal and gas continue to account for nearly a quarter of New Zealand's electricity generation

Multi-billion dollar KiwiSaver change could cause 'significant' price volatility

A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds

15th May 21, 5:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds

KiwiSaver review sees shake-up of default providers; Some major players gone

Simplicity and Smartshares to become default KiwiSaver providers, while ANZ, AMP, ASB, Fisher Funds and Mercer won't have their contracts renewed

14th May 21, 9:52am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Simplicity and Smartshares to become default KiwiSaver providers, while ANZ, AMP, ASB, Fisher Funds and Mercer won't have their contracts renewed

Travel, trade, immigration and vaccine update from the PM

Travel update: Ministerial trade trips to resume next month; Vaccine rollout may hit a speed bump; Immigrating to NZ likely to become harder for low-skilled people; Vaccinated people may be let in to NZ before vaccine rollout is complete

13th May 21, 1:59pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny