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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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11 years 7 months

Latest articles

Govt considers legislation to keep state services CEOs' pay at bay
State Services Commission singles out the Super Fund, ACC and Telarc for ignoring its advice on CEO pay rises
by Jenée Tibshraeny
State Services Commission singles out the Super Fund, ACC and Telarc for ignoring its advice on CEO pay rises
Health insurer to tap into media company's reach
nib to start selling health insurance through Fairfax Media in bid to broaden its distribution channels 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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nib to start selling health insurance through Fairfax Media in bid to broaden its distribution channels 
What to expect from Thursday's mini budget
ANZ economist believes the Government may have to reprioritise some of its spending if it wants to reduce debt and reach its other fiscal targets
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ANZ economist believes the Government may have to reprioritise some of its spending if it wants to reduce debt and reach its other fiscal targets
What happened Tuesday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; TSB cuts mortgage and term deposit rates; Zurich to capture 19% of Australia's life insurance market; people take out mortgages to buy bitcoin; Manuka honey gets a definition
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; TSB cuts mortgage and term deposit rates; Zurich to capture 19% of Australia's life insurance market; people take out mortgages to buy bitcoin; Manuka honey gets a definition
Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage
One of the masterminds behind a fraudulent bid to buy the Crafar farms has defaulted on an ASB mortgage over one of his frozen Auckland properties
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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One of the masterminds behind a fraudulent bid to buy the Crafar farms has defaulted on an ASB mortgage over one of his frozen Auckland properties
IAG strikes deals with reinsurers to bolster its capital
Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility
Fees come down as competition among investment platforms heats up
Smartshares cuts cost of investing in ETFs in drive to streamline investment process; Move comes as new kids on the block offering Smartshares ETFs gain traction 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Smartshares cuts cost of investing in ETFs in drive to streamline investment process; Move comes as new kids on the block offering Smartshares ETFs gain traction 
20% of NZ's drinking water sub-standard
Government inquiry into Havelock North water contamination finds 'widespread' and 'systemic' failures among NZ's water suppliers; Local councils and the Ministry of Health to blame
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government inquiry into Havelock North water contamination finds 'widespread' and 'systemic' failures among NZ's water suppliers; Local councils and the Ministry of Health to blame
Insurers are feeling the pinch from climate change. What does this mean for you?
Insurers suffer record losses due to weather events in 2017, but recoup some of these through premium hikes; Reinsurers remain committed to New Zealand
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Insurers suffer record losses due to weather events in 2017, but recoup some of these through premium hikes; Reinsurers remain committed to New Zealand
Govt lifts lid on expected costs and benefits of free tertiary education
Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
90 seconds at 9 am: 'Widespread' mortgage fraud in China
Chinese mortgage fraud touted too large for authorities to clamp down on; Bitcoin now bigger than New Zealand; Government to urgently establish committee to fix health system; UST 10yr yield at 2.39%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.3
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Chinese mortgage fraud touted too large for authorities to clamp down on; Bitcoin now bigger than New Zealand; Government to urgently establish committee to fix health system; UST 10yr yield at 2.39%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.3
Fonterra ordered to pay Danone $183m over infant formula scare
Fonterra hit with $183m damages bill over precautionary infant formula recall; Danone sees decision as 'guarantee that the lessons from the crisis will not be forgotten'
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Fonterra hit with $183m damages bill over precautionary infant formula recall; Danone sees decision as 'guarantee that the lessons from the crisis will not be forgotten'
Govt swapping 'population growth & buying & selling houses for more sustainable growth drivers'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson assures business community more of the numbers behind the Government's policies will be released on December 14 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson assures business community more of the numbers behind the Government's policies will be released on December 14 
RBNZ sees 'ongoing strong interest' from insurers eyeing NZ
The insurance market may be consolidating, but the RBNZ says it's still attractive to overseas companies. We consider who's showing interest and look at what the new entrants to the market are up to
by Jenée Tibshraeny
The insurance market may be consolidating, but the RBNZ says it's still attractive to overseas companies. We consider who's showing interest and look at what the new entrants to the market are up to
What it takes for a shoddy builder to be banned...
Building practitioners who just lost their licences after spending a week building a house, powering a property with a cord from a neighbour, and failing 10 building inspections can reapply for their licences next year
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Building practitioners who just lost their licences after spending a week building a house, powering a property with a cord from a neighbour, and failing 10 building inspections can reapply for their licences next year
Bad news story of high household debt takes slight turn for the better
Household debt to disposable income comes off its peak; Low interest rates keep debt servicing costs down
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Household debt to disposable income comes off its peak; Low interest rates keep debt servicing costs down
FMA: Nearly 9% of peer-to-peer loans are in arrears
Everything you need to know about the P2P lending market - who's lending, who's borrowing, how reliable they are, and what the differences are between the platforms
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Everything you need to know about the P2P lending market - who's lending, who's borrowing, how reliable they are, and what the differences are between the platforms
Ardern: 'We’re certainly not leaving it in the shadows'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hits back at criticism over the Government's refusal to release the 33 pages of 'notes' on its coalition agreement with New Zealand First
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hits back at criticism over the Government's refusal to release the 33 pages of 'notes' on its coalition agreement with New Zealand First
Govt sees banks as the 'first batter up' in data sharing movement
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi on how to get New Zealand up to speed on open banking, what the Aussies are doing, and the feasibility of digital identities
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi on how to get New Zealand up to speed on open banking, what the Aussies are doing, and the feasibility of digital identities
English pressures Ardern to release secret coalition document
Leader of the Opposition says it's 'unacceptable' for PM to keep a document that supposedly reveals how the Government will behave, deal with the media and be held accountable, under wraps
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Leader of the Opposition says it's 'unacceptable' for PM to keep a document that supposedly reveals how the Government will behave, deal with the media and be held accountable, under wraps
Strong bounce for government in Roy Morgan poll
Support for Labour/NZ First/Greens Government up from October, with government confidence the highest it's been since the start of the Key era, according to Roy Morgan Research
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Support for Labour/NZ First/Greens Government up from October, with government confidence the highest it's been since the start of the Key era, according to Roy Morgan Research
Insurance law reform a goer under Labour-led Government
Self-proclaimed 'pushy' Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi commits to revamping archaic insurance law, but prioritises introduction of payday lender interest rate caps & a supermarket code of conduct
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Self-proclaimed 'pushy' Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi commits to revamping archaic insurance law, but prioritises introduction of payday lender interest rate caps & a supermarket code of conduct
Reserve Bank (finally) opens up on crypto-currencies
RBNZ considers feasibility of issuing a digital currency, but isn't keen to regulate crypto-currencies; Says it doesn't see crypto as a threat to financial stability or traditional financial institutions - for now
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ considers feasibility of issuing a digital currency, but isn't keen to regulate crypto-currencies; Says it doesn't see crypto as a threat to financial stability or traditional financial institutions - for now
High fee, low yield KiwiSaver funds exposed
FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
'There didn’t seem to be an issue to fix from Xero being listed here'
JBWere strategist who raised concerns about the share market's future in 2010, now says a slump in new listings, risks associated with an over-valued market & tax distortions aren't enough to prevent the NZX from growing
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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JBWere strategist who raised concerns about the share market's future in 2010, now says a slump in new listings, risks associated with an over-valued market & tax distortions aren't enough to prevent the NZX from growing