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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

Property developer jailed for mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
9th Feb 18, 10:36am
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Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
An interest.co.nz special: NZ's main car insurers compared
Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates  
9th Feb 18, 6:02am
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Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates  
NZX suspends trading in CBL shares as RBNZ & other regulators probe insurer
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
8th Feb 18, 4:32pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
Car insurance premiums jump 20% in two years
Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums 
8th Feb 18, 9:33am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums 
Net migration keeps trickling back from peak highs
Net migration fell by nearly 7% in December 2017 compared to the same month the previous year; Annual net migration slipped to 70,000
2nd Feb 18, 11:28am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Net migration fell by nearly 7% in December 2017 compared to the same month the previous year; Annual net migration slipped to 70,000
PM Jacinda Ardern: 'We did this'
Government completes its 100 Day Plan; Here is what it has done
1st Feb 18, 2:46pm
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Government completes its 100 Day Plan; Here is what it has done
ANZ's three big blockchain projects
ANZ's Head of Transaction Banking on how blockchain is being used to streamline cross-border payments, 'know your client' checks and the processing of bank guarantees
1st Feb 18, 5:02am
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ANZ's Head of Transaction Banking on how blockchain is being used to streamline cross-border payments, 'know your client' checks and the processing of bank guarantees
Payments NZ details open banking pilot
Payments NZ CEO Steve Wiggins on how those in the payments industry are kicking into gear to satisfy the Government they can facilitate open banking without regulation
27th Jan 18, 6:02am
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Payments NZ CEO Steve Wiggins on how those in the payments industry are kicking into gear to satisfy the Government they can facilitate open banking without regulation
Notorious property developer sent to jail for damaging native trees
Augustine Lau sentenced for damaging pōhutukawa and totara trees; Judge says that to describe his attitude as poor would be an understatement
26th Jan 18, 1:59pm
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Augustine Lau sentenced for damaging pōhutukawa and totara trees; Judge says that to describe his attitude as poor would be an understatement
A banking revolution
How fintechs are paving the way for better competition in the payments space - with or without the support of banks or the Government
25th Jan 18, 5:02am
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How fintechs are paving the way for better competition in the payments space - with or without the support of banks or the Government
Should failed insurers be treated like failed banks?
The NZ Initiative calls for shareholders and policyholders, not taxpayers, to be made to take the hit if an insurer goes belly-up; Industry experts have their hesitations
25th Jan 18, 5:02am
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The NZ Initiative calls for shareholders and policyholders, not taxpayers, to be made to take the hit if an insurer goes belly-up; Industry experts have their hesitations
Property developer admits involvement in $50m mortgage fraud case
Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
23rd Jan 18, 7:06am
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Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is pregnant
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she and her partner Clarke Gayford are expecting a child in June; Winston Peters to be Acting PM for 6 weeks after baby's born
19th Jan 18, 11:11am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she and her partner Clarke Gayford are expecting a child in June; Winston Peters to be Acting PM for 6 weeks after baby's born
Could productivity growth stage a come-back?
ANZ economists on why they have some optimism productivity growth will pick up - albeit not enough to offset a slow-down in population growth  
15th Jan 18, 1:57pm
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ANZ economists on why they have some optimism productivity growth will pick up - albeit not enough to offset a slow-down in population growth  
What the IRD is (loosely) advising cryptocurrency investors to do
The IRD says people should consider money made selling cryptocurrencies - bought with the intention of resale - as taxable, until it releases specific guidance on the matter
11th Jan 18, 2:06pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The IRD says people should consider money made selling cryptocurrencies - bought with the intention of resale - as taxable, until it releases specific guidance on the matter
Does being married make you a better driver?
Youi charges single and divorced drivers 16% to 21% more for car insurance than married drivers. Why? Jenée Tibshraeny shares her view
11th Jan 18, 11:14am
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Youi charges single and divorced drivers 16% to 21% more for car insurance than married drivers. Why? Jenée Tibshraeny shares her view
National takes to petitioning to keep its roading bids alive
Government slams National for trying to garner support for 'non-existent' roading projects it campaigned on before the election
10th Jan 18, 4:06pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government slams National for trying to garner support for 'non-existent' roading projects it campaigned on before the election
Govt-run KiwiSaver scheme unlikely to get go-ahead
Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
22nd Dec 17, 10:09am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
'Mortgage sale! Hurry'
Creditors struggle to sell house worth a mil, that's had up to $3 mil borrowed against it by associate of notorious slumlord
21st Dec 17, 7:39am
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Creditors struggle to sell house worth a mil, that's had up to $3 mil borrowed against it by associate of notorious slumlord
Cost of potential deposit insurance scheme unveiled
Treasury modelling suggests introducing deposit insurance would see savers pay a couple of dollars a year for every $1000 of deposits up to $100,000
20th Dec 17, 9:26am
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Treasury modelling suggests introducing deposit insurance would see savers pay a couple of dollars a year for every $1000 of deposits up to $100,000
What happened Tuesday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; TSB hikes 3-yr mortgage rate, Robertson names experts, ANZ cuts international money transfer fees, business confidence and confidence among wealthier consumers low
19th Dec 17, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; TSB hikes 3-yr mortgage rate, Robertson names experts, ANZ cuts international money transfer fees, business confidence and confidence among wealthier consumers low
What happened Monday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Progress made towards legislating emissions targets; Consumer confidence holding up 'remarkably well'; Harmoney to use debt collectors; Stuff Fibre snapped for misleading marketing
18th Dec 17, 3:57pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Progress made towards legislating emissions targets; Consumer confidence holding up 'remarkably well'; Harmoney to use debt collectors; Stuff Fibre snapped for misleading marketing
How having a credit card can impact your mortgage borrowing power
Mike Pero Mortgages case study shows the larger your credit card limit, the less you'll be able to borrow to buy a house, regardless of what's owing on your card
15th Dec 17, 12:24pm
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Mike Pero Mortgages case study shows the larger your credit card limit, the less you'll be able to borrow to buy a house, regardless of what's owing on your card
Economists wary of Treasury's upbeat forecasts
Government questioned on incongruency between Treasury's rosy economic outlook and Winston Peters' warning of a looming crash; Bank economists say Treasury's projections are ‘somewhat of a best-case scenario’
15th Dec 17, 7:10am
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Government questioned on incongruency between Treasury's rosy economic outlook and Winston Peters' warning of a looming crash; Bank economists say Treasury's projections are ‘somewhat of a best-case scenario’
Mini budget shows Govt has 'a bit of head room' according to Robertson
Reversal of National's tax cuts to make Government's 100 Day Plan largely cost neutral, according to Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update
14th Dec 17, 1:03pm
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Reversal of National's tax cuts to make Government's 100 Day Plan largely cost neutral, according to Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update