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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Latest articles

English unveils 'social investment' package

Prime Minister commits $321 mln to helping the 'most vulnerable' in Budget 2017; reiterates need for government debt to drop

3rd May 17, 1:17pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Prime Minister commits $321 mln to helping the 'most vulnerable' in Budget 2017; reiterates need for government debt to drop

Trump's biggest roadblock

New York Law Journal deputy editor on how the US's legal community is navigating the 'unchartered waters' of American politics

2nd May 17, 2:18pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

New York Law Journal deputy editor on how the US's legal community is navigating the 'unchartered waters' of American politics

The reality of being an overachiever

Jenée Tibshraeny's observations of the cost South Korea has paid for its rise to the top

13th Apr 17, 11:50am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Jenée Tibshraeny's observations of the cost South Korea has paid for its rise to the top

Insurer gets creative as cancer treatments get costly

A look at whether your insurer will pay for what the Government won't if you get cancer

10th Apr 17, 1:07pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

A look at whether your insurer will pay for what the Government won't if you get cancer

'When whales fight the shrimp's back is broken'

What New Zealand can learn from South Korea about being mates with both China and the US

5th Apr 17, 1:14pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

What New Zealand can learn from South Korea about being mates with both China and the US

RBNZ mulling local incorporation, more disclosure for insurers

RBNZ considers whether to: take a more 'graduated approach' in monitoring insurers' solvency, make insurers disclose as much information as banks, and require all insurers that operate in NZ to be locally incorporated

3rd Apr 17, 5:02am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Tower chairman won't settle for low-ball takeover offers

Michael Stiassny says bidders eyeing a Tower takeover will need to pay at least $1.40 per share; Says the Board's considering a capital raising

30th Mar 17, 3:53pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Michael Stiassny says bidders eyeing a Tower takeover will need to pay at least $1.40 per share; Says the Board's considering a capital raising

Insurance policyholders to pay 39% more to fund fire and emergency service

New rates set to fund amalgamated fire and emergency service; Changes to see people with home, contents and car insurance pay around $38 more a year

30th Mar 17, 5:02am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

New rates set to fund amalgamated fire and emergency service; Changes to see people with home, contents and car insurance pay around $38 more a year

Insurance cover for meth contamination compared

When and under what conditions different insurance companies will provide cover for meth contamination to your home or rental property

29th Mar 17, 11:19am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

When and under what conditions different insurance companies will provide cover for meth contamination to your home or rental property

Financial advice uncut

FMA report highlights financial advice inequality and raises questions around breadth of financial advice on offer to even those who can afford it

27th Mar 17, 3:37pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

FMA report highlights financial advice inequality and raises questions around breadth of financial advice on offer to even those who can afford it

The Green Party talks finance

James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending

24th Mar 17, 2:25pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending

Maori Party gives National support it needs to make RMA changes

Maori Party wins tug-of-war between National's coalition partners, striking deal with the Government so the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill can be passed

23rd Mar 17, 5:10pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Maori Party wins tug-of-war between National's coalition partners, striking deal with the Government so the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill can be passed

Why Chinese inflation is a stronger force than Trump and Brexit

Economist warns capital controls could see inflation in China spike and spread around the world, putting the Fed behind the eight ball as it tightens monetary policy

22nd Mar 17, 3:42pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Economist warns capital controls could see inflation in China spike and spread around the world, putting the Fed behind the eight ball as it tightens monetary policy

'There is no need to rush into rate increases'

Inflationary risks are rising, but NZIER Shadow Board agrees the Reserve Bank should hold fire before raising interest rates

21st Mar 17, 3:28pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Inflationary risks are rising, but NZIER Shadow Board agrees the Reserve Bank should hold fire before raising interest rates

NZ's growth model showing 'environmental limits'

Government refuses to consider OECD's recommendation to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme despite agriculture making up half of NZ's emissions; OECD suggests Government eases back funding for irrigation

21st Mar 17, 9:19am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Insurers accuse Government of '19th century thinking'

Insurance Council says the Government consulting on how to levy insurance to fund new fire and emergency service shows how complicated and costly the regime is

16th Mar 17, 9:06am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Insurance Council says the Government consulting on how to levy insurance to fund new fire and emergency service shows how complicated and costly the regime is

Vero throws more money at Tower shareholders in takeover bid

Vero agrees to pay 10 cents more per share in $15.8 million deal to increase its stake in Tower to nearly 20%; Move could bump up Vero's offer in takeover bid

14th Mar 17, 3:08pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Vero agrees to pay 10 cents more per share in $15.8 million deal to increase its stake in Tower to nearly 20%; Move could bump up Vero's offer in takeover bid

House building growth to slow

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show that high building construction and funding costs are expected to see annual growth in residential construction investment to fall from 13.9% to 0.4% in 2020

13th Mar 17, 12:19pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts show that high building construction and funding costs are expected to see annual growth in residential construction investment to fall from 13.9% to 0.4% in 2020

Tony Alexander explains himself after his boss apologises for his comments

'It is harder for young people these days to buy a house than it was for the Baby Boomers. This is not because of greed by older people,' Tony Alexander says

10th Mar 17, 11:47am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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'It is harder for young people these days to buy a house than it was for the Baby Boomers. This is not because of greed by older people,' Tony Alexander says

Are insurers behind the ball on mental health?

Psychiatrists call for government review on the way life insurers treat people with mental illness; Underwriter explains extent to which industry goes to fairly assess possible risks of mental illness

9th Mar 17, 8:47am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

'This must be music to the ears of the banks' CEOs'

FMA criticised for compromising quality by trying to increase the quantity of KiwiSaver advice on offer

8th Mar 17, 7:38am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

FMA criticised for compromising quality by trying to increase the quantity of KiwiSaver advice on offer

Suncorp to move NZ jobs offshore

Suncorp confirms it's transferring 'a number' of New Zealand admin jobs to its 'strategic partners in Asia'

6th Mar 17, 5:16pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Suncorp confirms it's transferring 'a number' of New Zealand admin jobs to its 'strategic partners in Asia'

BNZ CEO apologises for chief economist

Anthony Healy tweets apology for Tony Alexander's 'inflammatory remarks' about the housing crisis, saying inter-generational debates aren't helpful

6th Mar 17, 1:32pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

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Anthony Healy tweets apology for Tony Alexander's 'inflammatory remarks' about the housing crisis, saying inter-generational debates aren't helpful

The Apples and Googles of the world are being warned...

'Measured' approach proposed for closing multinationals' tax loopholes seen as too tough by big business consultant and too weak by retail lobby group

5th Mar 17, 8:12pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

'Measured' approach proposed for closing multinationals' tax loopholes seen as too tough by big business consultant and too weak by retail lobby group

Suncorp brings up ComCom's track record in bid to buy Tower

Suncorp argues if the ComCom allowed IAG to acquire AMI and Lumley, it's only fair it approves its application to take over Tower

3rd Mar 17, 1:05pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Suncorp argues if the ComCom allowed IAG to acquire AMI and Lumley, it's only fair it approves its application to take over Tower