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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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10 years 3 months

Latest articles

SFO files criminal charges in relation to Labour donation
Serious Fraud Office files criminal charges against six people in relation to donation made to Labour
13th May 21, 11:46am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Serious Fraud Office files criminal charges against six people in relation to donation made to Labour
RBNZ yet to work out the overall impact of low interest rates on inequality
RBNZ concludes - based on 'inconclusive' international research - that it doesn't know what impact low interest rates have had on inequality
12th May 21, 5:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ concludes - based on 'inconclusive' international research - that it doesn't know what impact low interest rates have had on inequality
Hipkins softens his stance on the public sector wage freeze, committing to a review next year
Chris Hipkins softens his stance on the public sector wage freeze, committing to reviewing the guidance next year; Unions claim the Government has backed down a little more generally
11th May 21, 3:47pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Chris Hipkins softens his stance on the public sector wage freeze, committing to reviewing the guidance next year; Unions claim the Government has backed down a little more generally
Govt sets aside space for seasonal workers in MIQ facilities
Government sets aside space in MIQ facilities for around 150 seasonal workers and 24 construction workers to come to NZ every fortnight
10th May 21, 4:07pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government sets aside space in MIQ facilities for around 150 seasonal workers and 24 construction workers to come to NZ every fortnight
Robertson plans to increase operating and capital allowances in Budget 2021
Grant Robertson commits to increasing the amount of money allocated towards new operational and capital expenditure in next Thursday's Budget, all the while reducing debt faster than planned
10th May 21, 11:03am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Grant Robertson commits to increasing the amount of money allocated towards new operational and capital expenditure in next Thursday's Budget, all the while reducing debt faster than planned
Govt commits to 'biggest change to workplace laws in several decades'
Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
7th May 21, 1:13pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
Robertson denies austerity claims over public sector pay freeze
Grant Robertson denies freezing public sector pay is a contractionary policy; Government can't estimate how much the freeze will save
6th May 21, 7:15pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Grant Robertson denies freezing public sector pay is a contractionary policy; Government can't estimate how much the freeze will save
Robertson not yet convinced by RBNZ's DTI pitch
RBNZ to take stock of new housing-related policies before doing more to restrict mortgage lending; Robertson not yet convinced by RBNZ's pitch for debt-to-income tools
6th May 21, 10:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ to take stock of new housing-related policies before doing more to restrict mortgage lending; Robertson not yet convinced by RBNZ's pitch for debt-to-income tools
RBNZ warns it could do more to restrict mortgage lending; Favours DTIs over restricting interest-only mortgages
Reserve Bank: 'If required, we are prepared to further tighten lending conditions for housing using LVR requirements or additional tools that we are assessing'
5th May 21, 9:11am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Reserve Bank: 'If required, we are prepared to further tighten lending conditions for housing using LVR requirements or additional tools that we are assessing'
Is more accountability of govt spending something Robertson can deliver?
ANALYSIS: How can Grant Robertson prepare a budget if he doesn't know how much of the $62 billion ring-fenced for COVID-19 has been spent?
4th May 21, 6:30pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ANALYSIS: How can Grant Robertson prepare a budget if he doesn't know how much of the $62 billion ring-fenced for COVID-19 has been spent?
Govt to establish an 'Implementation Unit' to ensure it delivers what it says it will
Robertson to oversee 'Implementation Unit' to be set-up to ensure the Government delivers on its major policy initiatives
4th May 21, 8:27am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Robertson to oversee 'Implementation Unit' to be set-up to ensure the Government delivers on its major policy initiatives
Robertson prepares Budget with $42 billion cash in the bank
Treasury expected to issue less debt than planned, as NZ weathers the COVID-19 storm better than expected and the Government doesn't spend all it borrows
4th May 21, 6:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Treasury expected to issue less debt than planned, as NZ weathers the COVID-19 storm better than expected and the Government doesn't spend all it borrows
How well is the Parliamentary Press Gallery serving the public?
An insight into how the Parliamentary Press Gallery works, and assessment of what that means for the public 
2nd May 21, 7:58am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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An insight into how the Parliamentary Press Gallery works, and assessment of what that means for the public 
Owner-occupiers have been eligible for KiwiBuild since mid-2020
Owner-occupiers have been able to buy KiwiBuild houses since mid-2020, when the Government quietly broadened the scheme in fear house building would plummet
30th Apr 21, 1:16pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Owner-occupiers have been able to buy KiwiBuild houses since mid-2020, when the Government quietly broadened the scheme in fear house building would plummet
Robertson wasn't joking when he said he'd take action if rents soared
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was asked for advice on temporary rent controls, as it warned the Government taxing investors more could increase rents
29th Apr 21, 12:24pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was asked for advice on temporary rent controls, as it warned the Government taxing investors more could increase rents
Meridian to compensate NZAS if it helps take pressure off the electricity network
Meridian to compensate NZ Aluminium Smelters if it uses less electricity at a time the system is under pressure and coal is keeping the lights on
28th Apr 21, 12:48pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Meridian to compensate NZ Aluminium Smelters if it uses less electricity at a time the system is under pressure and coal is keeping the lights on
RBNZ to provide advice on DTI and interest-only mortgage restrictions in late-May
RBNZ to provide Govt with advice on debt-to-income and interest-only mortgage restrictions weeks after it releases its Financial Stability Report on May 5
28th Apr 21, 8:24am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ to provide Govt with advice on debt-to-income and interest-only mortgage restrictions weeks after it releases its Financial Stability Report on May 5
Govt doubles coverage of proposed deposit insurance scheme to $100k
Government takes feedback on board and doubles coverage of proposed deposit insurance scheme to $100k per depositor, per institution
22nd Apr 21, 10:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government takes feedback on board and doubles coverage of proposed deposit insurance scheme to $100k per depositor, per institution
What's happening with deposit insurance? A refresher ahead of an update due Thursday
A look at what government officials, deposit-takers and the public want from a deposit insurance scheme, ahead of a government update expected on Thursday
21st Apr 21, 9:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A look at what government officials, deposit-takers and the public want from a deposit insurance scheme, ahead of a government update expected on Thursday
The three days of 2020 NZX investors should've stayed in the market
How trying to time the market by dipping in and out of the NZ share market could've costed or benefited you in 2020
20th Apr 21, 10:28am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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How trying to time the market by dipping in and out of the NZ share market could've costed or benefited you in 2020
ANALYSIS: What's behind sky-high electricity prices
A deep dive into what's causing wholesale electricity prices to soar and manufacturers curtail production
18th Apr 21, 6:01am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A deep dive into what's causing wholesale electricity prices to soar and manufacturers curtail production
Govt looking to bring forward measures to get councils to allow more house building
Government considering speeding up implementation of its National Policy Statement for urban development
15th Apr 21, 12:01pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government considering speeding up implementation of its National Policy Statement for urban development
RBNZ leaves interest rates unchanged as expected
RBNZ leaves monetary policy settings as they are, noting it'll take 'considerable time and patience' to reach its inflation and employment targets
14th Apr 21, 2:07pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ leaves monetary policy settings as they are, noting it'll take 'considerable time and patience' to reach its inflation and employment targets
FMA scrutiny could see some investment fund fees fall
FMA expects some investment fund fees to fall, as it releases guidance on how fund managers need to make the case they're providing value for money
14th Apr 21, 7:30am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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FMA expects some investment fund fees to fall, as it releases guidance on how fund managers need to make the case they're providing value for money
National proposes dangling cash before councils to incentivise more building consent issuance
National proposes giving councils $50,000 to spend on infrastructure for every building consent issued above historic averages
14th Apr 21, 6:56am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National proposes giving councils $50,000 to spend on infrastructure for every building consent issued above historic averages