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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

Nats use Budget 2019 date announcement to make political statement
Grant Robertson announces Budget 2019 will be delivered on May 30; Politicking sees collapse of public meeting where Budget priorities would've been discussed
13th Feb 19, 10:20am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Grant Robertson announces Budget 2019 will be delivered on May 30; Politicking sees collapse of public meeting where Budget priorities would've been discussed
Associate Finance Minister sets out case for capital gains tax
James Shaw goes in to bat for a capital gains tax during parliamentary debate; Amy Adams doesn't miss the opportunity to hit back
12th Feb 19, 8:29pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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James Shaw goes in to bat for a capital gains tax during parliamentary debate; Amy Adams doesn't miss the opportunity to hit back
Govt unperturbed by bank lobby warning of potential credit crunch
Proposed requirements for banks to hold more capital won't cause KiwiBuild catastrophe or economic slowdown, according to Twyford and Robertson
12th Feb 19, 5:22pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Proposed requirements for banks to hold more capital won't cause KiwiBuild catastrophe or economic slowdown, according to Twyford and Robertson
National drops to record low in political poll
National nose-dives in new poll to the point Labour and Greens wouldn't need NZ First to form a government; Collins receives more support than Bridges
11th Feb 19, 6:26pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National nose-dives in new poll to the point Labour and Greens wouldn't need NZ First to form a government; Collins receives more support than Bridges
PM creates distance between politics and Air NZ plane debacle
Ardern says Chinese authorities preventing an Air NZ plane from landing is a 'straight forward' issue for Air NZ that shouldn't be confused with NZ's relationship with China
11th Feb 19, 5:51pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ardern says Chinese authorities preventing an Air NZ plane from landing is a 'straight forward' issue for Air NZ that shouldn't be confused with NZ's relationship with China
Govt to overhaul vocational training sector
Ardern warns of slowing global growth, talks up trade, and announces vocational training sector reform to help plug skills shortages in first major economic speech of 2019
8th Feb 19, 8:38am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ardern warns of slowing global growth, talks up trade, and announces vocational training sector reform to help plug skills shortages in first major economic speech of 2019
Unemployment rate rises to 4.3%
Large September quarter drop in unemployment rate unwinds in December quarter a tad more than expected; Wages rise 1.9% over the year 
7th Feb 19, 11:01am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Large September quarter drop in unemployment rate unwinds in December quarter a tad more than expected; Wages rise 1.9% over the year 
What the Govt's contending with in Aust as it writes new rules for banks & insurers
A closer look at the pending commission crackdown Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sees when he glances across the Tasman
6th Feb 19, 8:59am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
A closer look at the pending commission crackdown Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sees when he glances across the Tasman
Ministry swoops to Minister Jones' defence
Ministry responds to National's criticism the Provincial Growth Fund has only created 54 jobs, saying over 10,000 jobs 'may be created' in the future
5th Feb 19, 2:48pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ministry responds to National's criticism the Provincial Growth Fund has only created 54 jobs, saying over 10,000 jobs 'may be created' in the future
The politics of accountability
'Let's do what?' Jenée Tibshraeny explores the extent to which the goals the Government's set itself will define how successful it is
3rd Feb 19, 6:02am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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'Let's do what?' Jenée Tibshraeny explores the extent to which the goals the Government's set itself will define how successful it is
Who pays for climate change?
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says insurers are 'acting very responsibly' & working with the Govt on who pays for climate change
1st Feb 19, 7:57am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Climate Change Minister James Shaw says insurers are 'acting very responsibly' & working with the Govt on who pays for climate change
National pledges to adjust income tax brackets with inflation
Bridges targets middle class by committing to changing income tax brackets in line with inflation; Robertson says Bridges has found Joyce's fiscal hole in his backyard
30th Jan 19, 3:03pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Bridges targets middle class by committing to changing income tax brackets in line with inflation; Robertson says Bridges has found Joyce's fiscal hole in his backyard
Life insurance industry group boss in the hot seat
Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised 
30th Jan 19, 2:41pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised 
Govt plans to ban sales incentives in insurance sector
Robertson and Faafoi commit to plugging legal gap that sees bank and insurance conduct go unregulated
29th Jan 19, 3:11pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Robertson and Faafoi commit to plugging legal gap that sees bank and insurance conduct go unregulated
Life insurers given timeline to get rid of sales incentives
RBNZ and FMA talk tough on poor conduct and culture of $2.57 billion life insurance sector, but avoid explicitly telling insurers to put an end to commission payments
29th Jan 19, 1:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ and FMA talk tough on poor conduct and culture of $2.57 billion life insurance sector, but avoid explicitly telling insurers to put an end to commission payments
Watch out Winston, Simon's coming for your people!
A battle for the conservatives: How National is using drug reform and migration to cut NZ First's lunch
27th Jan 19, 6:06am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A battle for the conservatives: How National is using drug reform and migration to cut NZ First's lunch
Investors to benefit from proposed clarification of bright-line test rules
IRD proposes tweaking the law to clarify when the bright-line test clock starts ticking for land bought off the plans and land converted from leasehold to freehold
24th Jan 19, 12:15pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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IRD proposes tweaking the law to clarify when the bright-line test clock starts ticking for land bought off the plans and land converted from leasehold to freehold
Inflation rises in line with most economists' expectations in December
No major surprises as inflation rises 0.1% in Dec quarter and 1.9% in year to Dec; Economists' OCR outlooks differ but remain unchanged
23rd Jan 19, 11:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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No major surprises as inflation rises 0.1% in Dec quarter and 1.9% in year to Dec; Economists' OCR outlooks differ but remain unchanged
Hydro and gas shortages cause 'coal to the rescue' conundrum
Make-up of NZ's future energy supply called into question as 'unprecedented' gas and hydro shortages see Genesis Energy's coal use hit a 5-year high
23rd Jan 19, 9:04am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Make-up of NZ's future energy supply called into question as 'unprecedented' gas and hydro shortages see Genesis Energy's coal use hit a 5-year high
New deals buy time for NZ exporters to the UK
'Very positive' agreements to see NZ products treated the same in the UK, as they are in the EU, in the immediate aftermath of Brexit
22nd Jan 19, 1:09pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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'Very positive' agreements to see NZ products treated the same in the UK, as they are in the EU, in the immediate aftermath of Brexit
KiwiBuild not costing us, yet...
Why five months into the 2019 financial year none of the $90 million Treasury had set aside for KiwiBuild had been touched
19th Jan 19, 9:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Why five months into the 2019 financial year none of the $90 million Treasury had set aside for KiwiBuild had been touched
KiwiBuild boss resigns; No comment from Twyford
KiwiBuild head Stephen Barclay hands in 'immediately effective' resignation; Minister Phil Twyford can't comment because it's an 'employment issue'
18th Jan 19, 1:57pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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KiwiBuild head Stephen Barclay hands in 'immediately effective' resignation; Minister Phil Twyford can't comment because it's an 'employment issue'
Brexit can't see NZ left worse off - Jacinda Ardern to tell Theresa May
Ardern and Robertson to make 'timely' trip to Europe to progress free trade agreements and promote NZ's Wellbeing Budget
17th Jan 19, 12:45pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ardern and Robertson to make 'timely' trip to Europe to progress free trade agreements and promote NZ's Wellbeing Budget
New bank capital rules to slow expected OCR hikes a little - Westpac economists
Westpac economists challenge their ANZ counterparts, downplaying the effect higher proposed bank capital requirements will have on interest rates
16th Jan 19, 9:23am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Westpac economists challenge their ANZ counterparts, downplaying the effect higher proposed bank capital requirements will have on interest rates
Businesses less gloomy, not more happy
Business sentiment and demand pick up from low levels in December quarter, according to the NZIER; Weak profitability remains a problem
15th Jan 19, 11:05am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Business sentiment and demand pick up from low levels in December quarter, according to the NZIER; Weak profitability remains a problem