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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

ASB CEO to retire
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman to step down at Easter; Says time feels right to hand over to next generation of leadership
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ASB CEO Barbara Chapman to step down at Easter; Says time feels right to hand over to next generation of leadership
Is the National Party the migrant party?
Jenée Tibshraeny considers the extent to which the migrant vote has propped up National, particularly in Auckland's traditional Labour strongholds
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jenée Tibshraeny considers the extent to which the migrant vote has propped up National, particularly in Auckland's traditional Labour strongholds
Fears Sovereign sale could spur churn
Sovereign customers warned AIA takeover could give incentivised advisers an in to encourage them to switch policies
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Sovereign customers warned AIA takeover could give incentivised advisers an in to encourage them to switch policies
90 seconds at 9 am: Coalition talks weigh on currencies
NZD and euro impacted by uncertainty of how NZ and German governments will look; Chinese authorities ban home sales shortly after purchase; US/North Korean war of words escalates; UST 10yr yield at 2.23%; oil & gold up; NZ$1 = 72.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.1
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZD and euro impacted by uncertainty of how NZ and German governments will look; Chinese authorities ban home sales shortly after purchase; US/North Korean war of words escalates; UST 10yr yield at 2.23%; oil & gold up; NZ$1 = 72.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.1
90 seconds at 9 am: The Monday after...
NZD expected to rise modestly on market-open; Peters to create uncertainty; Angela Merkel to stay but support for anti-immigration party surges; Moody's downgrades UK credit rating; UST 10yr yield at 2.25%; oil, gold stable; NZ$1 = 73.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.5
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZD expected to rise modestly on market-open; Peters to create uncertainty; Angela Merkel to stay but support for anti-immigration party surges; Moody's downgrades UK credit rating; UST 10yr yield at 2.25%; oil, gold stable; NZ$1 = 73.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.5
Can National and the Greens ever be mates?
With the environment the backbone of the NZ economy, is a National/Green government a possibility in the future? Andrew Campbell and Bryce Edwards share their views
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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With the environment the backbone of the NZ economy, is a National/Green government a possibility in the future? Andrew Campbell and Bryce Edwards share their views
90 seconds at 9 am: Debt sees China's credit rating downgraded
S&P downgrades China's credit rating due to its credit growth; BoJ keeps interest rates on hold; RBA governor says he can't do much more to boost economic growth; UST 10yr yield at 2.26%; oil stable, gold down; NZ$1 = 73.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.3
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S&P downgrades China's credit rating due to its credit growth; BoJ keeps interest rates on hold; RBA governor says he can't do much more to boost economic growth; UST 10yr yield at 2.26%; oil stable, gold down; NZ$1 = 73.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.3
AIA to buy Sovereign
AIA reaches AU$3.8 billion agreement with ASB's parent CBA to buy Sovereign and CommInsure
by Jenée Tibshraeny
AIA reaches AU$3.8 billion agreement with ASB's parent CBA to buy Sovereign and CommInsure
90 seconds at 9 am: Fed to unwind quantitative easing
Federal Reserve to unwind quantitative easing; NZD up on latest poll; US home resales down; British retail sales surge; RBA says opaque home loan pricing an impediment to competition; UST 10yr yield at 2.24%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 73.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 75
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Federal Reserve to unwind quantitative easing; NZD up on latest poll; US home resales down; British retail sales surge; RBA says opaque home loan pricing an impediment to competition; UST 10yr yield at 2.24%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 73.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 75
Should reducing government debt really be a priority right now?
National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
Why we should stop using GDP to measure the success of migration policy
Jenée Tibshraeny teases out an economic theory for why migration policy should be driven by well-being not GDP growth
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jenée Tibshraeny teases out an economic theory for why migration policy should be driven by well-being not GDP growth
Never mind the roads vs rail debate - what about autonomous cars?
Are we looking to the past for transport solutions for the future? Jen​ée Tibshraeny wades into the transport debate
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Are we looking to the past for transport solutions for the future? Jen​ée Tibshraeny wades into the transport debate
Reinsurers here to stay, S&P says
With a strong economy, modest insurance premium increases, and the EQC Act review set to benefit insurers, S&P says quakes and cyclones aren't deterring reinsurers from the NZ market
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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With a strong economy, modest insurance premium increases, and the EQC Act review set to benefit insurers, S&P says quakes and cyclones aren't deterring reinsurers from the NZ market
90 seconds at 9 am: China to ban cryptocurrency trading
Bitcoin values plummet on news of Chinese ban; ECB prepares for monetary stimulus rollback; Trump gets his way on 'Muslim ban'; NZIER calls for bipartisan trade policy; UST 10yr yield at 2.12%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 72.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.4
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Bitcoin values plummet on news of Chinese ban; ECB prepares for monetary stimulus rollback; Trump gets his way on 'Muslim ban'; NZIER calls for bipartisan trade policy; UST 10yr yield at 2.12%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 72.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.4
90 seconds at 9 am: PBoC tries to ease yuan appreciation
China bans soft cheese imports; Tries to dampen yuan appreciation; Inflation rebounds; Canada's unemployment rate at 9-year low; Hurricane Irma to cause up to US$65b of damage; UST 10yr yield at 2.05%; oil down, gold stable; NZ$1 = 72.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.3
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China bans soft cheese imports; Tries to dampen yuan appreciation; Inflation rebounds; Canada's unemployment rate at 9-year low; Hurricane Irma to cause up to US$65b of damage; UST 10yr yield at 2.05%; oil down, gold stable; NZ$1 = 72.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.3
90 seconds at 9 am: ECB: "Substantial degree" of monetary accommodation necessary
ECB quashes any expectations of it winding down stimulus; US$65b+ price tag put on Hurricane Harvey damage; Sanctions against North Korea looking more likely; UST 10yr yield down to 2.05%; oil stable, gold up; NZ$1 = 72.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ECB quashes any expectations of it winding down stimulus; US$65b+ price tag put on Hurricane Harvey damage; Sanctions against North Korea looking more likely; UST 10yr yield down to 2.05%; oil stable, gold up; NZ$1 = 72.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
90 seconds at 9 am: Surprise interest rate rise in Canada
Trump upsets Republicans agreeing to three-month debt-limit rise; Beige Book report highlights US auto industry concerns; Canadian dollar soars on rate rise; UST 10yr yield at 2.08%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 71.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Trump upsets Republicans agreeing to three-month debt-limit rise; Beige Book report highlights US auto industry concerns; Canadian dollar soars on rate rise; UST 10yr yield at 2.08%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 71.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
'World first' kiwi innovation to streamline the way we buy health insurance
How new technology that automates underwriting is set to be a game-changer in health insurance
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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How new technology that automates underwriting is set to be a game-changer in health insurance
90 seconds at 9 am: Dairy auction results disappoint
Facebook and Microsoft hit back at Trump's latest anti-immigrant move; Whole milk powder prices fall; North Korean jitters hit Wall Street; RBA upbeat on wage growth; UST 10yr yield sinks to 2.08%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.4
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Facebook and Microsoft hit back at Trump's latest anti-immigrant move; Whole milk powder prices fall; North Korean jitters hit Wall Street; RBA upbeat on wage growth; UST 10yr yield sinks to 2.08%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 72.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.4
Is firing missiles North Korea's way of saying it needs trade?
China-based Kiwi businessman who's just been to North Korea says the rogue state is desperate for trade and knows it'll get annihilated if it tries to start a war
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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China-based Kiwi businessman who's just been to North Korea says the rogue state is desperate for trade and knows it'll get annihilated if it tries to start a war
90 seconds at 9 am: 'Begging for war'
US takes bid for more sanctions against North Korea to Security Council; China cracks down on cryptocurrencies; Lending to HNA and Dalian Wanda Group under the spotlight; UST 10yr yield at 2.17%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.9
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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US takes bid for more sanctions against North Korea to Security Council; China cracks down on cryptocurrencies; Lending to HNA and Dalian Wanda Group under the spotlight; UST 10yr yield at 2.17%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.9
90 seconds at 9 am: 'Massive military response'
US hits back at North Korea saying it has 'many options' to annihilate the country; China cosies up to Russia; Non-farm payrolls underwhelm; AUD climbs; UST 10yr yield at 2.17%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.7
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US hits back at North Korea saying it has 'many options' to annihilate the country; China cosies up to Russia; Non-farm payrolls underwhelm; AUD climbs; UST 10yr yield at 2.17%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 71.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.7
Online shopping for investment funds - what's all the fuss about?
Generation Rent Investment Guide episode 5: What's the value investing in funds through online intermediaries Sharesies, InvestNow and RaboDirect?
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Generation Rent Investment Guide episode 5: What's the value investing in funds through online intermediaries Sharesies, InvestNow and RaboDirect?
90 seconds at 9 am: Hurricane Harvey to push forward US debt ceiling lift
Aid for Hurricane Harvey to affect US debt ceiling; Americans earn and spend more; European unemployment rate at 8-year low; UST 10yr yield at 2.13%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 71.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Aid for Hurricane Harvey to affect US debt ceiling; Americans earn and spend more; European unemployment rate at 8-year low; UST 10yr yield at 2.13%; oil and gold higher; NZ$1 = 71.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 74.0
Building not booming like it needs to
Number of residential building consents issued in July down compared to last year 
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Number of residential building consents issued in July down compared to last year