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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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Latest articles

Inflation well and truly a political football
National struggles to identify meaningful spending cuts to reduce inflation, while Labour refuses to admit the part its policies have played in lifting prices
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National struggles to identify meaningful spending cuts to reduce inflation, while Labour refuses to admit the part its policies have played in lifting prices
Treasury forecasters put more weight on the impact interest rates have on house prices
Treasury 'meaningfully' revamps house price forecast methodology, putting more weight on the impact of interest rates
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Treasury 'meaningfully' revamps house price forecast methodology, putting more weight on the impact of interest rates
Hundreds of thousands of essential workers register for close contact isolation exemption
Hundreds of thousands of essential workers eligible to return to work quickly if they're a close contact of a Covid-19 case
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Hundreds of thousands of essential workers eligible to return to work quickly if they're a close contact of a Covid-19 case
Jenée and Bernard on the news of the week
Journalists discuss the protestors at Parliament, the minimum wage rise, inflation, interest rates, the bond market and credit conditions
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Journalists discuss the protestors at Parliament, the minimum wage rise, inflation, interest rates, the bond market and credit conditions
Painful journey ahead to 'normalise' an off-kilter economy
Jenée Tibshraeny struggles to identify quick fixes to soothe the pain of inflation and the necessary tightening of financial conditions
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jenée Tibshraeny struggles to identify quick fixes to soothe the pain of inflation and the necessary tightening of financial conditions
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Minimum wage to rise by 6% in line with inflation, but by more than recommended by MBIE
Minimum wage to rise by 6% - in line with inflation, but not a large enough jump to reach the living wage; MBIE and business lobby fear Covid-affected businesses will struggle
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Minimum wage to rise by 6% - in line with inflation, but not a large enough jump to reach the living wage; MBIE and business lobby fear Covid-affected businesses will struggle
National would require the Reserve Bank to solely focus on inflation, not employment
National commits to restoring inflation as the Reserve Bank's sole monetary policy target, removing the employment target and the requirement for the Bank to assess the impacts of policy changes on house prices
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National commits to restoring inflation as the Reserve Bank's sole monetary policy target, removing the employment target and the requirement for the Bank to assess the impacts of policy changes on house prices
Isolation exemption scheme for essential workers detailed
Essential services need to register with government so workers can get isolation exemptions if they're close contacts of Covid-19 cases
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Essential services need to register with government so workers can get isolation exemptions if they're close contacts of Covid-19 cases
Strategist sees Govt issuing more debt to help the Reserve Bank unwind QE
Government will probably have to issue more debt than planned to help the Reserve Bank downsize its $54 billion bond portfolio - BNZ strategist
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government will probably have to issue more debt than planned to help the Reserve Bank downsize its $54 billion bond portfolio - BNZ strategist
Government bails on bail-in bank recapitalisation remedy
Government bails on bail-in, ditching the opportunity to give the Reserve Bank a tool to shield taxpayers in the event of a bank becoming distressed
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government bails on bail-in, ditching the opportunity to give the Reserve Bank a tool to shield taxpayers in the event of a bank becoming distressed
Dates unveiled for phased border reopening
Border to gradually start reopening from February 27 to New Zealanders and migrants ahead of tourists
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Border to gradually start reopening from February 27 to New Zealanders and migrants ahead of tourists
'Not another tax' - Robertson responds to criticisms of income insurance proposal
Income insurance: Grant Robertson responds to criticisms over cost, fairness and incentives
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Income insurance: Grant Robertson responds to criticisms over cost, fairness and incentives
Govt proposes giant income insurance scheme; National would abolish it
Proposed ACC-run insurance scheme to cover job losses due to redundancy and sickness/disability - at a cost to employees and employers; National says it would abolish the scheme
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Proposed ACC-run insurance scheme to cover job losses due to redundancy and sickness/disability - at a cost to employees and employers; National says it would abolish the scheme
OECD calls for end to first-home buyer hand-ups
OECD recommends Govt scraps FHB KiwiSaver withdrawals and other policies targeted at FHBs, and focuses on increasing housing supply
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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OECD recommends Govt scraps FHB KiwiSaver withdrawals and other policies targeted at FHBs, and focuses on increasing housing supply
MBIE review of new lending rules to report back by April; Clark sceptical of banks' compliance with old rules
MBIE review of new lending rules to report back by April; David Clark suggests impact of CCCFA changes may be exaggerated because some banks weren't complying with the old rules
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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MBIE review of new lending rules to report back by April; David Clark suggests impact of CCCFA changes may be exaggerated because some banks weren't complying with the old rules
Mortgage lending growth slows, but not to 'credit crunch' levels
Mortgage lending growth slows, but first-home buyers manage to cobble together deposits big enough for them to remain key players in the market
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Mortgage lending growth slows, but first-home buyers manage to cobble together deposits big enough for them to remain key players in the market
Back to 'normal': National wins back support lost to ACT; Ardern's popularity falls
Luxon's leadership sees support for National rise, but only at the expense of ACT; Support for Ardern falls to the lowest level since before she became PM
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Luxon's leadership sees support for National rise, but only at the expense of ACT; Support for Ardern falls to the lowest level since before she became PM
Westpac exec appointed RBNZ Assistant Governor & Monetary Policy Committee member
Westpac executive Karen Silk appointed Reserve Bank Assistant Governor; How different will the committee tasked with setting monetary policy look this year?
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Westpac executive Karen Silk appointed Reserve Bank Assistant Governor; How different will the committee tasked with setting monetary policy look this year?
Inflation looks embedded, hitting 3-decade high at 5.9%
Inflation hit 3-decade high in December quarter, as consumer prices rose 5.9% over the year; Economists fear higher inflation is embedded
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Inflation hit 3-decade high in December quarter, as consumer prices rose 5.9% over the year; Economists fear higher inflation is embedded
Govt's Omicron plan detailed
Government details how Covid-19 testing and isolation will evolve as Omicron spreads through the community
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Government details how Covid-19 testing and isolation will evolve as Omicron spreads through the community
Walking out the door
Bascand departs RBNZ early after speaking out of turn
Reserve Bank confirms former Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand agreed to depart the bank early after speaking out of turn
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Reserve Bank confirms former Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand agreed to depart the bank early after speaking out of turn
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The annual Interesties Awards have landed...
The 2021 Interesties Awards: An overview of the political economy in 2021, featuring spicy digs and a bit of Christmas cheer
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The 2021 Interesties Awards: An overview of the political economy in 2021, featuring spicy digs and a bit of Christmas cheer
Covid-19 update regarding booster shots, vaccines for children & MIQ
Covid-19 update: Timing of booster shots brought forward, border opening delayed, vaccines to be available for children from January 17
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Covid-19 update: Timing of booster shots brought forward, border opening delayed, vaccines to be available for children from January 17
Robertson's 'tough gig' executing his agenda in the face of inflation
Economists worry government faces 'tough gig' supporting the economy and plugging the infrastructure deficit without exacerbating inflation
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Economists worry government faces 'tough gig' supporting the economy and plugging the infrastructure deficit without exacerbating inflation
Business confidence down as supply constraints continue to bite
Freight hold-ups and labour shortages continue to put upward pressure on prices, hampering business confidence, according to the latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Freight hold-ups and labour shortages continue to put upward pressure on prices, hampering business confidence, according to the latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey