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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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11 years 7 months

Latest articles

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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
20
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
22
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
71
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
35
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
54
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
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
15
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
38
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 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
24
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
28
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
46
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
27
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
30
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
69
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
20
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
31
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
12
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'
by Jenée Tibshraeny
7
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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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
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'
by Jenée Tibshraeny
96
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
132
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
77
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
33
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
52
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
19
No petrol excise increases nor signs of congestion charging being introduced in Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport