Jenée Tibshraeny | interest.co.nz

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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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Law change to help companies facing insolvency remain viable

Government commits to temporary law change to enable businesses to put existing debt into 'hibernation' and give directors a 'safe harbour' from insolvency duties

3rd Apr 20, 3:32pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Government commits to temporary law change to enable businesses to put existing debt into 'hibernation' and give directors a 'safe harbour' from insolvency duties

15 mins with Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich

Kiwibank CEO says banks are being 'open-minded' when it comes to assessing credit risk, but warns coming out of lock-down will be more of a 'wicked problem' than going into it was

3rd Apr 20, 12:43pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Kiwibank CEO says banks are being 'open-minded' when it comes to assessing credit risk, but warns coming out of lock-down will be more of a 'wicked problem' than going into it was

Banks barred from paying dividends until 'the economic outlook has sufficiently recovered'

RBNZ offers banks more help to encourage them to keep lending... but at a cost, as it restricts them from paying dividends until the economic outlook improves

2nd Apr 20, 10:03am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ offers banks more help to encourage them to keep lending... but at a cost, as it restricts them from paying dividends until the economic outlook improves

Banks ready to start writing taxpayer-guaranteed business loans; Criteria released

More detail unveiled on which businesses are be eligible for an 80% taxpayer-backed bank loan to get them through the COVID-19 crisis

1st Apr 20, 6:15pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

More detail unveiled on which businesses are be eligible for an 80% taxpayer-backed bank loan to get them through the COVID-19 crisis

Govt support for commercial property & big business on the way

Govt to announce commercial property sector support this week; Banks nearly ready to write taxpayer-backed business loans; Treasury says 'bespoke' support for big business could involve debt, equity or regulatory relief

1st Apr 20, 2:54pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Treasury doubles March 17 debt issuance forecast to $25 billion

Treasury expects to issue $25 bln of Government Bonds in June year; says it will collaborate with the RBNZ to ensure the market functions efficiently & yields remain low

1st Apr 20, 9:06am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Treasury expects to issue $25 bln of Government Bonds in June year; says it will collaborate with the RBNZ to ensure the market functions efficiently & yields remain low

How should the Govt raise up to $52 billion of debt?

Finance Minister and RBNZ unwilling at this stage to link up directly to fund the fallout from COVID-19

31st Mar 20, 5:38pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Finance Minister and RBNZ unwilling at this stage to link up directly to fund the fallout from COVID-19

What the RBNZ's doing to encourage banks to keep lending

A wrap of all the tricks the Reserve Bank's pulled out of its bag (so far) to keep cash flowing through the economy

31st Mar 20, 7:37am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

A wrap of all the tricks the Reserve Bank's pulled out of its bag (so far) to keep cash flowing through the economy

RBNZ goes further to support bank lending and smooth market functioning

RBNZ to buy more government bonds, as well as corporate and asset-based securities to support liquidity in the corporate sector

30th Mar 20, 8:35am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ to buy more government bonds, as well as corporate and asset-based securities to support liquidity in the corporate sector

Wage subsidy scheme broadened again to the tune of a few billion dollars to capture more businesses

Government tweaks wage subsidy rules to provide more support for businesses that have had to close or reduce hours during the lock-down

27th Mar 20, 4:46pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Government tweaks wage subsidy rules to provide more support for businesses that have had to close or reduce hours during the lock-down

Most banks ready to receive mortgage holiday applications online

Most banks set-up to receive mortgage repayment deferral applications online; Customers urged not to swarm call centres

27th Mar 20, 3:33pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Most banks set-up to receive mortgage repayment deferral applications online; Customers urged not to swarm call centres

ANZ to make mortgage holiday available next week; Scheme could be extended to building societies

Mortgage holders may need to wait until next week before banks make 6-month payment holiday available; Grant Robertson 'actively working' on extending scheme to building societies

26th Mar 20, 5:39pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Mortgage holders may need to wait until next week before banks make 6-month payment holiday available; Grant Robertson 'actively working' on extending scheme to building societies

Govt bans rent hikes for 6 months & gives tenants more leeway for late payments

Landlords barred from increasing residential rents for the next 6 months; Tenancies can't be terminated during lock-down period without agreement; Tenants given more leeway for late rent payments

25th Mar 20, 4:14pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Landlords barred from increasing residential rents for the next 6 months; Tenancies can't be terminated during lock-down period without agreement; Tenants given more leeway for late rent payments

High-risk overseas arrivals to be quarantined

Symptomatic overseas arrivals and those without a self-isolation plan will be quarantined; police to do checks on other arrivals self-isolating

25th Mar 20, 3:35pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Symptomatic overseas arrivals and those without a self-isolation plan will be quarantined; police to do checks on other arrivals self-isolating

'A State of National Emergency to preserve our way of life'

State of National Emergency declared as government makes unprecedented moves to empower itself to control the spread of COVID-19

25th Mar 20, 2:56pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

State of National Emergency declared as government makes unprecedented moves to empower itself to control the spread of COVID-19

Opposition to scrutinize govt via new committee as Parliament to close until April 28

Parliament to be adjourned until April 28 after meeting on Wednesday; Opposition to scrutinize govt ministers and officials publicly via new committee chaired by Simon Bridges

24th Mar 20, 3:05pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Parliament to be adjourned until April 28 after meeting on Wednesday; Opposition to scrutinize govt ministers and officials publicly via new committee chaired by Simon Bridges

Winston Peters advises kiwis abroad to shelter where they are

New Zealanders overseas advised to stay put, as the window for flying home has 'almost completely closed'

24th Mar 20, 2:45pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

New Zealanders overseas advised to stay put, as the window for flying home has 'almost completely closed'

COVID-19 alert bumped to Level 3; Will move to Level 4 in 48 hours; Fiscal support expanded

NZ moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 immediately; will move to Alert Level 4 in 48 hours; rent hikes banned; wage subsidy scheme expanded; support for mortgage holders and business borrowers on the way

23rd Mar 20, 1:54pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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RBNZ launches quantitative easing

The RBNZ will buy up to $30 bln of Government bonds as the negative impacts of the emergency intensify in New Zealand and financial conditions tighten 'unnecessarily'

23rd Mar 20, 8:23am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

The RBNZ will buy up to $30 bln of Government bonds as the negative impacts of the emergency intensify in New Zealand and financial conditions tighten 'unnecessarily'

Over-70s & those with compromised immunity asked to stay home; Alert system announced

PM announces new COVID-19 alert system; urges over-70s and those with compromised immunity to stay home, people to restrict movements around the country and to work differently

21st Mar 20, 12:18pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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PM announces new COVID-19 alert system; urges over-70s and those with compromised immunity to stay home, people to restrict movements around the country and to work differently

Govt gives Air NZ $900m lifeline through debt arrangement

Taxpayers to support Air NZ through $900 million debt arrangement; Deal enables Crown to convert debt to equity

20th Mar 20, 9:19am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Taxpayers to support Air NZ through $900 million debt arrangement; Deal enables Crown to convert debt to equity

NZ shuts borders to foreigners

Jacinda Ardern announces unprecedented border closure effective 11.59pm Thursday

19th Mar 20, 6:17pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Jacinda Ardern announces unprecedented border closure effective 11.59pm Thursday

Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people banned

Government bans indoor gatherings of 100+ people, excluding schools, workplaces, supermarkets and public transport; Tells people not to travel overseas; National wants borders closed

19th Mar 20, 3:45pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Government bans indoor gatherings of 100+ people, excluding schools, workplaces, supermarkets and public transport; Tells people not to travel overseas; National wants borders closed

Annual GDP growth fell to 6-year low in December 2019 quarter

NZ faces Covid-19 crisis with annual economic growth having slowed to 1.8% in the December quarter - a 6-year low

19th Mar 20, 10:52am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

NZ faces Covid-19 crisis with annual economic growth having slowed to 1.8% in the December quarter - a 6-year low

No petrol excise or road user charge increases planned after the July hike

No petrol excise increases nor signs of congestion charging being introduced in Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport

19th Mar 20, 5:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

No petrol excise increases nor signs of congestion charging being introduced in Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport