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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

Prudence from both directions
Why critics of Grant Robertson's fiscal responsibility should remember the alternative is even more prudence
21st Dec 18, 3:52pm
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Why critics of Grant Robertson's fiscal responsibility should remember the alternative is even more prudence
ANZ economists forecast OCR drop to 1.00% by 2020
Slower than expected GDP growth, major bank capital changes, and a gloomy global outlook prompt ANZ economists to jump off the fence and forecast 3 OCR cuts by 2020
20th Dec 18, 3:45pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Slower than expected GDP growth, major bank capital changes, and a gloomy global outlook prompt ANZ economists to jump off the fence and forecast 3 OCR cuts by 2020
Quarterly economic growth the weakest in 5 years
Economic growth slows more than expected; GDP growth falls to 0.3% in the September quarter, while annual growth falls to 3.0%
20th Dec 18, 11:11am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Economic growth slows more than expected; GDP growth falls to 0.3% in the September quarter, while annual growth falls to 3.0%
Minimum wage to go up to $17.70 an hour on April 1
Govt announces min. wage increase of $1.20 an hour to take effect on April 1; Indicates further $1.20 and $1.10 hikes in 2020 and 2021; Bridges says National would increase the min. wage by 50c a year
19th Dec 18, 12:03pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Govt announces min. wage increase of $1.20 an hour to take effect on April 1; Indicates further $1.20 and $1.10 hikes in 2020 and 2021; Bridges says National would increase the min. wage by 50c a year
Some 'Christmas cheer' in December business confidence survey
Business confidence picks up to highest level since April according to ANZ survey; Tight credit conditions seen to be the loosest they've been in more than two years
18th Dec 18, 4:58pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Business confidence picks up to highest level since April according to ANZ survey; Tight credit conditions seen to be the loosest they've been in more than two years
Housing NZ loans and grants available for more pricey regional new builds
Around 230 more first home buyers expected to qualify for Housing New Zealand grants a year, and 10 for Welcome Home Loans under scheme tweaks
18th Dec 18, 11:46am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Around 230 more first home buyers expected to qualify for Housing New Zealand grants a year, and 10 for Welcome Home Loans under scheme tweaks
Govt proposes 'significant' changes to work visas
Migrants hoped to better plug regional and sector skills shortages under proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas
18th Dec 18, 9:48am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Migrants hoped to better plug regional and sector skills shortages under proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas
Did Treasury take Twyford's criticism on board?
Treasury cuts forecasts of govt spending on KiwiBuild in recognition of private investment; Flags govt exposure to a property market downturn
16th Dec 18, 8:29am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Treasury cuts forecasts of govt spending on KiwiBuild in recognition of private investment; Flags govt exposure to a property market downturn
Faafoi: If tech companies take from banks, they need to give too
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says reciprocity key to preventing open banking from seeing the big four tech companies gazump banks
15th Dec 18, 9:31am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says reciprocity key to preventing open banking from seeing the big four tech companies gazump banks
Robertson reveals his 'wellbeing' budget priorities
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's wellbeing budget to smash silos between government departments
13th Dec 18, 1:03pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson's wellbeing budget to smash silos between government departments
Robertson downplays, Adams amplifies RBNZ's plea for more staff
Robertson quiet on whether something's wrong when the RBNZ pays the Government a $430m dividend but can't afford to hire 15 new staff
13th Dec 18, 10:00am
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Robertson quiet on whether something's wrong when the RBNZ pays the Government a $430m dividend but can't afford to hire 15 new staff
What to look out for from Robertson on Thursday
Capacity constraints, prudence and wellbeing set to feature in the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on Thursday
12th Dec 18, 7:52am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Capacity constraints, prudence and wellbeing set to feature in the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on Thursday
Ardern: Barclay's absence nothing to do with KiwiBuild policy
PM tight lipped on rumours KiwiBuild CEO Stephen Barclay is off work due to an employment dispute; Says his absence has nothing to do with the KiwiBuild programme
10th Dec 18, 8:27pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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PM tight lipped on rumours KiwiBuild CEO Stephen Barclay is off work due to an employment dispute; Says his absence has nothing to do with the KiwiBuild programme
Govt backs off on ACC motor vehicle levy hikes
Government vetoes ACC's proposed motor vehicle levy hike and reduces work levies. It also scraps the vehicle risk rating programme
10th Dec 18, 4:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government vetoes ACC's proposed motor vehicle levy hike and reduces work levies. It also scraps the vehicle risk rating programme
Govt considers crackdown on 'unfair commercial practices'
Small businesses lacking bargaining power front of mind for Government as it consults on strengthening protections against unfair commercial practices
10th Dec 18, 1:25pm
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Small businesses lacking bargaining power front of mind for Government as it consults on strengthening protections against unfair commercial practices
Ring-fencing rental losses to cost property investors $190m a year
The IRD can't say for certain how ring-fencing rental losses will affect the residential property market, but notes investors suffering losses on their rentals are currently getting tax breaks of $2000 a year
7th Dec 18, 2:33pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The IRD can't say for certain how ring-fencing rental losses will affect the residential property market, but notes investors suffering losses on their rentals are currently getting tax breaks of $2000 a year
Govt launches $100m green investment fund
Treasury sets up company to invest in 'low emissions' businesses possibly involving the likes of electric vehicles, energy efficient buildings & low-emissions farming practices
5th Dec 18, 12:43pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Treasury sets up company to invest in 'low emissions' businesses possibly involving the likes of electric vehicles, energy efficient buildings & low-emissions farming practices
'It’s kind of an exciting day for Treasury'
Treasury releases the first version of its Living Standards Framework Dashboard that will help inform Grant Robertson's 'Wellbeing Budget'
4th Dec 18, 5:29pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Treasury releases the first version of its Living Standards Framework Dashboard that will help inform Grant Robertson's 'Wellbeing Budget'
'Seasoned public servant' appointed boss of big new housing ministry
Andrew Crisp appointed CEO of the new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development responsible for KiwiBuild, Housing NZ and the new Housing and Urban Development Authority
4th Dec 18, 11:57am
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Andrew Crisp appointed CEO of the new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development responsible for KiwiBuild, Housing NZ and the new Housing and Urban Development Authority
Govt confirms market probe into fuel retailing
The Commerce Commission will have a year to do a market study on the retail fuel market; more industry probes to follow
3rd Dec 18, 4:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The Commerce Commission will have a year to do a market study on the retail fuel market; more industry probes to follow
Orr has spoken. Climate change is real and hitting our back pockets
Jenée Tibshraeny on why you should spend more time talking to insurers before buying a property
1st Dec 18, 10:16am
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Jenée Tibshraeny on why you should spend more time talking to insurers before buying a property
Morgan more willing to cough up for a new look TOP
Gareth Morgan backs newbie Amy Stevens over Geoff Simmons in The Opportunities Party's leadership race, saying he'll put his money where his mouth is
30th Nov 18, 2:59pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Gareth Morgan backs newbie Amy Stevens over Geoff Simmons in The Opportunities Party's leadership race, saying he'll put his money where his mouth is
Insurers likely to have more dirty laundry than banks
RBNZ flags astronomical life insurance commissions as it indicates its conduct and culture review on the industry will be more scathing than the one it did on banks; However the sharpness of regulators' teeth remain in question
28th Nov 18, 4:55pm
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RBNZ flags astronomical life insurance commissions as it indicates its conduct and culture review on the industry will be more scathing than the one it did on banks; However the sharpness of regulators' teeth remain in question
BusinessNZ credits NZ First for softening proposed employment relations law
Proposed employment relations law tweaked to give employers a way out of multi-employer collective agreements
27th Nov 18, 3:22pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Proposed employment relations law tweaked to give employers a way out of multi-employer collective agreements
PM avoids criticising China when quizzed on threats to academic freedom
Jacinda Ardern says she'd act if police told her the Chinese Govt was trying to intimidate Canterbury Uni professor Anne-Marie Brady, but says she hasn't received such information
26th Nov 18, 6:52pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jacinda Ardern says she'd act if police told her the Chinese Govt was trying to intimidate Canterbury Uni professor Anne-Marie Brady, but says she hasn't received such information