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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

National loses 2% support in poll as Ross saga unravels
One News/Colmar Brunton poll puts support for Labour ahead of National and Ardern way ahead of Bridges, despite respondents' pessimism on the economy
23rd Oct 18, 7:07pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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One News/Colmar Brunton poll puts support for Labour ahead of National and Ardern way ahead of Bridges, despite respondents' pessimism on the economy
Questions swirl over MP Ross being admitted to mental health facility
National Party leader Simon Bridges and president Peter Goodfellow say they heard second and third hand of dissident MP Jami-Lee Ross being taken by police to a mental health facility
23rd Oct 18, 1:45pm
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National Party leader Simon Bridges and president Peter Goodfellow say they heard second and third hand of dissident MP Jami-Lee Ross being taken by police to a mental health facility
The cockroach that won't die
Jami-Lee Ross staying in Parliament is a nightmare for National but a lifeline for Simon Bridges - at this stage, says Jenée Tibshraeny
20th Oct 18, 7:11am
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Jami-Lee Ross staying in Parliament is a nightmare for National but a lifeline for Simon Bridges - at this stage, says Jenée Tibshraeny
Ross no longer resigning, National 'considering its options'
Jami-Lee Ross to remain in Parliament as an independent MP for Botany; Vows to keep dishing out dirt on National but fails in radio interview to make any real blows
19th Oct 18, 6:02pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jami-Lee Ross to remain in Parliament as an independent MP for Botany; Vows to keep dishing out dirt on National but fails in radio interview to make any real blows
Peters accuses National of having a 'cash for candidates policy'
Winston Peters rejects the Greens' call for political parties to receive more public funding; Says there's Chinese influence in the National Party, not Government
18th Oct 18, 4:35pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Winston Peters rejects the Greens' call for political parties to receive more public funding; Says there's Chinese influence in the National Party, not Government
Proposed new GST rules to level playing field between retailers
Govt proposes law change to require overseas retailers selling goods to New Zealanders online to start paying GST; Change won't necessarily cost online shoppers more
18th Oct 18, 10:06am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Govt proposes law change to require overseas retailers selling goods to New Zealanders online to start paying GST; Change won't necessarily cost online shoppers more
Bridges: 'Today he did his worst'
War of words between Bridges and Ross escalates as Ross releases secret phone recording; Bridges forced to detail dealings with Chinese donor; Ross' 'corruption' claims remain unsubstantiated
17th Oct 18, 4:01pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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War of words between Bridges and Ross escalates as Ross releases secret phone recording; Bridges forced to detail dealings with Chinese donor; Ross' 'corruption' claims remain unsubstantiated
OMV: NZ's energy sector at a 'watershed moment'
Warning bells rung loud and clear over oil/gas exploration ban adding pressure to an already stressed energy sector. Govt gives OMV more time to drill in Great South Basin
17th Oct 18, 6:42am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Warning bells rung loud and clear over oil/gas exploration ban adding pressure to an already stressed energy sector. Govt gives OMV more time to drill in Great South Basin
Ross vs Bridges
National MP Jami-Lee Ross quits party before Simon Bridges announces he's been expelled; Bridges welcomes police investigation into Ross' claims he's broken donation disclosure rules
16th Oct 18, 11:44am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National MP Jami-Lee Ross quits party before Simon Bridges announces he's been expelled; Bridges welcomes police investigation into Ross' claims he's broken donation disclosure rules
NZ and Japan bond over Pacific debt concerns
China side-lined in NZ/Japan talks on development in the Pacific and the CPTPP
16th Oct 18, 6:19am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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China side-lined in NZ/Japan talks on development in the Pacific and the CPTPP
Ross accuses Bridges of framing him as the expenses leaker
PwC report names Jami-Lee Ross the leaker of Simon Bridges' travel expenses; Bridges says the leak and Ross' conduct form a 'pattern'; Ross claims he's been framed
15th Oct 18, 1:27pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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PwC report names Jami-Lee Ross the leaker of Simon Bridges' travel expenses; Bridges says the leak and Ross' conduct form a 'pattern'; Ross claims he's been framed
Risks-a-plenty dampen economist's growth forecasts
Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan sees enough speed bumps on the horizon to slow economic growth more than the market expects; says it's time for LVRs to be eased
12th Oct 18, 5:02am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan sees enough speed bumps on the horizon to slow economic growth more than the market expects; says it's time for LVRs to be eased
Greens call for a Commerce Commission supermarket probe
Greens lobby Commerce Minister to get competition watchdog to probe supermarkets after petrol companies under soon-to-be-bolstered powers
11th Oct 18, 6:43pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Greens lobby Commerce Minister to get competition watchdog to probe supermarkets after petrol companies under soon-to-be-bolstered powers
Fund supermarket adds term deposits with special rates to its shelves
InvestNow starts offering BNZ term deposits with special rates; Wants other banks on its platform so people can shop around for the best rates without opening accounts with different banks
10th Oct 18, 5:12pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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InvestNow starts offering BNZ term deposits with special rates; Wants other banks on its platform so people can shop around for the best rates without opening accounts with different banks
Robertson's 'prudence' - more a matter of 'can't spend' than 'won't spend'
Westpac economist Michael Gordon argues capacity constraints are restricting government spending more than its debt rules
10th Oct 18, 6:48am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Westpac economist Michael Gordon argues capacity constraints are restricting government spending more than its debt rules
Govt books in good shape with OBEGAL surplus higher than expected
The Crown's tax take has grown quicker than its expenses, putting the Government in a position better than forecast in the Budget, debt target reached 4 years early
9th Oct 18, 1:11pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The Crown's tax take has grown quicker than its expenses, putting the Government in a position better than forecast in the Budget, debt target reached 4 years early
Govt to fast-track law change requiring petrol companies to open their books
PM responds to outcry over high petrol prices by rushing through law change requiring petrol companies to come clean to the ComCom
8th Oct 18, 4:36pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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PM responds to outcry over high petrol prices by rushing through law change requiring petrol companies to come clean to the ComCom
New water use rules on the way
RMA changes, new ways of allocating discharge and water use rights, a Freshwater Standard - all part of Govt's plan to see cleaner waterways in five years
8th Oct 18, 9:41am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RMA changes, new ways of allocating discharge and water use rights, a Freshwater Standard - all part of Govt's plan to see cleaner waterways in five years
Letting fees to go in time for peak new year house moving season
Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
5th Oct 18, 7:24am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
Banks' frontline staff pay changes not good enough, royal commission says
Sales or profit incentives need to go for banks' top dogs - not just frontline retail staff - says head of Aussie royal commission
4th Oct 18, 4:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Sales or profit incentives need to go for banks' top dogs - not just frontline retail staff - says head of Aussie royal commission
Twyford, Collins & Kaye appear to see eye-to-eye on body corporate issues
Housing Minister Phil Twyford seeks advice on a National Party bill that aims to strengthen the management of the $50 billion apartment sector
4th Oct 18, 7:10am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford seeks advice on a National Party bill that aims to strengthen the management of the $50 billion apartment sector
'Entirely separate'
National Leader Simon Bridges dispels speculation that MP Jami-Lee Ross going on medical leave is related to the party's leaker investigation
2nd Oct 18, 3:01pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National Leader Simon Bridges dispels speculation that MP Jami-Lee Ross going on medical leave is related to the party's leaker investigation
Court blocks deal that could've seen most of CBLI's cash go to one creditor
Court rejects proposed deal for CBL Insurance to pay its largest creditor nearly all its cash for it to write off its liabilities
1st Oct 18, 5:10pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Court rejects proposed deal for CBL Insurance to pay its largest creditor nearly all its cash for it to write off its liabilities
Major shake-up sought if NZ's to get on blockchain bandwagon
Researchers call for the Reserve Bank, retail banks and other regulators to be kicked into gear to ensure NZ doesn't miss the blockchain boat
28th Sep 18, 9:07am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Researchers call for the Reserve Bank, retail banks and other regulators to be kicked into gear to ensure NZ doesn't miss the blockchain boat
Oil and gas company takes Govt to court over exploration ban
Greymouth Gas Turangi Ltd sues the Government, claiming its exploration ban announcement was 'unlawful' and its decision not to grant the company a permit was 'not justified'
27th Sep 18, 3:59pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Greymouth Gas Turangi Ltd sues the Government, claiming its exploration ban announcement was 'unlawful' and its decision not to grant the company a permit was 'not justified'