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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

Twyford says 'no' to Nats' apartment legislation
Twyford says National-drafted legislation to strengthen the management of apartments and townhouses isn't a priority for the Government at the moment
26th Nov 18, 3:12pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Twyford says National-drafted legislation to strengthen the management of apartments and townhouses isn't a priority for the Government at the moment
No new taxes under National, says Bridges
Simon Bridges: National won't introduce new taxes in its first term if elected into government, and will reverse any laws passed introducing a potential Capital Gains Tax
26th Nov 18, 1:30pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Simon Bridges: National won't introduce new taxes in its first term if elected into government, and will reverse any laws passed introducing a potential Capital Gains Tax
Govt's inaction on migration not a bad thing right now
A look at the economic indicators that show the Government should keep avoiding introducing measures to majorly reduce migrant numbers
25th Nov 18, 7:21am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A look at the economic indicators that show the Government should keep avoiding introducing measures to majorly reduce migrant numbers
Twyford unveils details of proposed Housing and Urban Development Authority
Phil Twyford progresses Nick Smith's plans to give central government the power cut through local planning rules to develop major urban housing projects
24th Nov 18, 11:01am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Phil Twyford progresses Nick Smith's plans to give central government the power cut through local planning rules to develop major urban housing projects
Cigna on track to become first insurer to offer robo-advice
Cigna follows Kiwi Wealth and Nikko Asset Management in getting FMA clearance to provide digital personalised advice
22nd Nov 18, 2:49pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Cigna follows Kiwi Wealth and Nikko Asset Management in getting FMA clearance to provide digital personalised advice
Open banking prompts Reserve Bank to re-think how it regulates banks
The Reserve Bank admits it might need to change the way it oversees banks' books, as banks are poised to start servicing their customers more through third parties
22nd Nov 18, 10:56am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The Reserve Bank admits it might need to change the way it oversees banks' books, as banks are poised to start servicing their customers more through third parties
ASB follows BNZ and Co-op Bank and launches bank account by selfie app
ASB, like BNZ and The Co-operative Bank, adopts facial recognition technology to enable new customers to apply for a bank account in 15 minutes without entering a branch 
21st Nov 18, 12:49pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ASB, like BNZ and The Co-operative Bank, adopts facial recognition technology to enable new customers to apply for a bank account in 15 minutes without entering a branch 
Property investors aren't the only ones worried about a possible CGT...
The NZX warns against the introduction of a capital gains tax on NZ shares, saying it could uneven the playing field between those who invest in the market directly and indirectly through the likes of KiwiSaver
19th Nov 18, 4:58pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The NZX warns against the introduction of a capital gains tax on NZ shares, saying it could uneven the playing field between those who invest in the market directly and indirectly through the likes of KiwiSaver
CBL Insurance put in liquidation
CBL Insurance to be wound up as creditors back RBNZ's liquidation push over directors' rescue remedy; RBNZ commissions inquiry into its handling of CBL Insurance 
12th Nov 18, 2:15pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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CBL Insurance to be wound up as creditors back RBNZ's liquidation push over directors' rescue remedy; RBNZ commissions inquiry into its handling of CBL Insurance 
Meeting with Adrian Orr among those not disclosed by Shane Jones
Opposition pulls up Shane Jones for not disclosing 61 meetings he had with a variety of business, government and community leaders over seven months
12th Nov 18, 11:14am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Opposition pulls up Shane Jones for not disclosing 61 meetings he had with a variety of business, government and community leaders over seven months
Jones finds new punch bags in the FMA, the RBNZ & the Super Fund
Shane Jones accuses the FMA of being 'chummy' with banks, the RBNZ of being too independent and the Super Fund of using the wrong investment strategy 
11th Nov 18, 6:30am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Shane Jones accuses the FMA of being 'chummy' with banks, the RBNZ of being too independent and the Super Fund of using the wrong investment strategy 
Bill banning new oil/gas exploration passes final reading
Energy Minister Megan Woods and her shadow minister Jonathan Young go head-to-head as bill banning new oil/gas exploration passes
7th Nov 18, 8:35pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Energy Minister Megan Woods and her shadow minister Jonathan Young go head-to-head as bill banning new oil/gas exploration passes
NZ First to hold Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote
Jami-Lee Ross to have his vote cast in Parliament as an independent MP for Botany thanks to New Zealand First
7th Nov 18, 4:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jami-Lee Ross to have his vote cast in Parliament as an independent MP for Botany thanks to New Zealand First
TAG Oil to leave NZ
TAG Oil agrees to sell all its NZ assets to Tamarind Resources for US$30 million; Agreement follows US$578 million sale of Shell's NZ assets
7th Nov 18, 12:33pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
TAG Oil agrees to sell all its NZ assets to Tamarind Resources for US$30 million; Agreement follows US$578 million sale of Shell's NZ assets
Another working group, still no immigration cuts
Government to research temporary migrant worker exploitation; Stays quiet on election promise to 'take a breather on immigration'
6th Nov 18, 5:20pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government to research temporary migrant worker exploitation; Stays quiet on election promise to 'take a breather on immigration'
Are the banks the problem, or the rules we've given them?
Jenée Tibshraeny questions whether the 'power to make changes' rests with the banks, as the RBNZ and FMA say, or the lawmakers
6th Nov 18, 11:58am
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Jenée Tibshraeny questions whether the 'power to make changes' rests with the banks, as the RBNZ and FMA say, or the lawmakers
Regulators call for top-down overhaul of the way bank staff are paid
RBNZ and FMA: Banks need to revise their sales incentive structures 'through all layers of management'
5th Nov 18, 2:02pm
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RBNZ and FMA: Banks need to revise their sales incentive structures 'through all layers of management'
Say what?! Winston Peters talks approvingly of a whopper bank profit
Winston Peters cites ANZ attributing its $1.99 billion profit partially to the strong economy, as the Govt comes under attack for business confidence remaining in a slump
1st Nov 18, 5:00am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Winston Peters cites ANZ attributing its $1.99 billion profit partially to the strong economy, as the Govt comes under attack for business confidence remaining in a slump
CPTPP tariff cuts to come into effect in 60 days' time
Threshold met for first round of CPTPP tariff cuts to come into effect on December 30; Kiwifruit, beef and wine producers to benefit the most
31st Oct 18, 11:55am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Threshold met for first round of CPTPP tariff cuts to come into effect on December 30; Kiwifruit, beef and wine producers to benefit the most
Collins: Foreign buyer ban reducing housing supply
Collins slates Twyford's KiwiBuild for not serving those most in need, but is comfortable with nearly 10% of residential property purchases in central Auckland being made by foreigners
30th Oct 18, 5:10pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Collins slates Twyford's KiwiBuild for not serving those most in need, but is comfortable with nearly 10% of residential property purchases in central Auckland being made by foreigners
Jami-Lee Ross puts National on the spot
Jami-Lee Ross asks National to vote for him while he's on leave. If National says yes, this could prevent it from booting Ross out of Parliament under the waka-jumping law
30th Oct 18, 3:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jami-Lee Ross asks National to vote for him while he's on leave. If National says yes, this could prevent it from booting Ross out of Parliament under the waka-jumping law
Ardern defends short consultation period on oil/gas exploration ban
PM sees no issue with public only having 2 weeks to make submissions on new offshore oil/gas ban; Denies move has created uncertainty for bidders in Block Offer 2018
29th Oct 18, 6:52pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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PM sees no issue with public only having 2 weeks to make submissions on new offshore oil/gas ban; Denies move has created uncertainty for bidders in Block Offer 2018
How much more tax are we paying under the Coalition Government?
Jen​ée Tibshraeny crunches the numbers to figure out whether criticisms that the Labour Party is the 'tax party' are well-founded
28th Oct 18, 7:02am
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Jen​ée Tibshraeny crunches the numbers to figure out whether criticisms that the Labour Party is the 'tax party' are well-founded
AMP to sell life insurance business
AMP agrees to sell NZ and Aust life insurance businesses for A$3.3 billion; Plans to float its NZ wealth management (including KiwiSaver) and advice business on the share market
25th Oct 18, 11:10am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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AMP agrees to sell NZ and Aust life insurance businesses for A$3.3 billion; Plans to float its NZ wealth management (including KiwiSaver) and advice business on the share market
Ardern rules out regional fuel taxes beyond Auckland while she's PM
Ardern commits to restricting regional fuel taxes to Auckland while she's at the helm; Bridges happy, but dubs her decision a backdown made on the hoof
24th Oct 18, 4:48pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ardern commits to restricting regional fuel taxes to Auckland while she's at the helm; Bridges happy, but dubs her decision a backdown made on the hoof