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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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Latest articles

Court quashes class action against Southern Response
Cantabrian property owners' bid to take fight against Southern Response to Court fails as their issues are deemed too different to be united in a class action
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Cantabrian property owners' bid to take fight against Southern Response to Court fails as their issues are deemed too different to be united in a class action
Media accused of casting shadow over economy by fixating on dairy downturn
KPMG partner sees glass half full when looking at agri industry; says sector is diverse enough to weather the dairy downturn despite dairy making up 67% of agri lending
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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KPMG partner sees glass half full when looking at agri industry; says sector is diverse enough to weather the dairy downturn despite dairy making up 67% of agri lending
Banks profitable enough to take on housing and dairy risks says S&P
Ratings agency says banks have enough money to manage the 'twin threats' of continued house price inflation and slumping dairy prices
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ratings agency says banks have enough money to manage the 'twin threats' of continued house price inflation and slumping dairy prices
Canterbury missing out on student & tourism boost
The RBNZ reflects on Canterbury 5-years after the quakes; warns the region's education and tourism sectors aren't showing signs of recovery
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The RBNZ reflects on Canterbury 5-years after the quakes; warns the region's education and tourism sectors aren't showing signs of recovery
90 seconds at 9 am: Risk appetite improves
US industrial production and PPI rise; US housing market weaker than expected; Iran silent on joining oil output capping pact; UST 10yr yield 1.84%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 66.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.9
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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US industrial production and PPI rise; US housing market weaker than expected; Iran silent on joining oil output capping pact; UST 10yr yield 1.84%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 66.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.9
IAG forks out for Warren Buffett rescue remedy
IAG's reinsurance costs almost double off back of Berkshire Hathaway partnership; Buffett's company props up reinsurance kitty for 2011 Canterbury quake by $600m
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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IAG's reinsurance costs almost double off back of Berkshire Hathaway partnership; Buffett's company props up reinsurance kitty for 2011 Canterbury quake by $600m
Regulatory lag hampers share economy
IAG wants government regulations to catch up with share economy to enable hybrid insurance
by Jenée Tibshraeny
IAG wants government regulations to catch up with share economy to enable hybrid insurance
'Disharmony in the organisation for the last few years'
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
Kiwibank defends right to terminate contracts with 'high risk' money remitters
Landmark High Court trial pits last bank standing Kiwibank against E-Trans in battle over rights of money remitters & banks' anti-money laundering responsibilities
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Landmark High Court trial pits last bank standing Kiwibank against E-Trans in battle over rights of money remitters & banks' anti-money laundering responsibilities
Getting on top of earthquake admin
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker, EQC & the Insurance Council give their advice to Cantabrians following Sunday's earthquake
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker, EQC & the Insurance Council give their advice to Cantabrians following Sunday's earthquake
Auckland crowned the world's 4th most international city
Organisation for Migration puts Auckland ahead of London, Paris and New York, as a city with a population made up of a higher portion of people born overseas
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Organisation for Migration puts Auckland ahead of London, Paris and New York, as a city with a population made up of a higher portion of people born overseas
CERA's sizable spin doctor spend
Labour questions how more taxpayer money is being spent on Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority PR when its supposedly scaling back
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Labour questions how more taxpayer money is being spent on Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority PR when its supposedly scaling back
Car insurers compared: When paying more doesn't necessarily get you more
IAG trumps Vero in the comprehensive car insurance department, providing more up to date policies for less; study reveals how your car insurer may leave you hanging if you're liable for injuring someone in an accident
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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IAG trumps Vero in the comprehensive car insurance department, providing more up to date policies for less; study reveals how your car insurer may leave you hanging if you're liable for injuring someone in an accident
90 seconds at 9 am: Japan's bond yields turn negative
Global banking jitters; yields on Japanese bonds drop to zero; US wholesale inventories dip; UST 10yr yield 1.74%, oil sinks, gold up; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.0
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Global banking jitters; yields on Japanese bonds drop to zero; US wholesale inventories dip; UST 10yr yield 1.74%, oil sinks, gold up; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.0
ANZ: Dairy doom and gloom to continue
ANZ slashes its Fonterra milk price forecast to $3.95; warns farmers will have to wait until 2017/18 for their cash flows to get out of the red
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ANZ slashes its Fonterra milk price forecast to $3.95; warns farmers will have to wait until 2017/18 for their cash flows to get out of the red
New insurer eyes partnerships with firms with big customer databases
Ando Insurance CEO John Lyon discusses how what you look at on Facebook or buy from the supermarket could influence what you pay for insurance
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Ando Insurance CEO John Lyon discusses how what you look at on Facebook or buy from the supermarket could influence what you pay for insurance
90 seconds at 9 am: Dairy in the dumps
Price of WMP plummets in GDT auction; BP reports record loss & job cuts; US new car sales weather storms; Hong Kong property sales dive; UST 10yr yield 1.88%; oil dips below US$30/bbl, gold stable; NZ$1 = 65.0 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.5
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Price of WMP plummets in GDT auction; BP reports record loss & job cuts; US new car sales weather storms; Hong Kong property sales dive; UST 10yr yield 1.88%; oil dips below US$30/bbl, gold stable; NZ$1 = 65.0 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.5
What we think we need insurance for & what we really need insurance for
IAG research shows we aren't always making insurance claims for the incidents we're most worried about occurring
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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IAG research shows we aren't always making insurance claims for the incidents we're most worried about occurring
A borrower's guide to NZ's P2P lenders
The ins and outs of Harmoney, LendMe, Squirrel Money and Lending Crowd compared from a borrower's perspective
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The ins and outs of Harmoney, LendMe, Squirrel Money and Lending Crowd compared from a borrower's perspective
Uber partners with ASB to cut fares
Uber ups competition with taxi industry through promo with ASB that sees it offer fares up to 50% cheaper than those offered by traditional taxis
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Uber ups competition with taxi industry through promo with ASB that sees it offer fares up to 50% cheaper than those offered by traditional taxis
90 seconds at 9 am: Fed holds rates
Fed expects US economy to expand at moderate pace; oil price rise buoys markets; oil futures surge 5%; new home sales in US highest since 2007; UST 10yr 2.03%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Fed expects US economy to expand at moderate pace; oil price rise buoys markets; oil futures surge 5%; new home sales in US highest since 2007; UST 10yr 2.03%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
'Angelina Jolie' preventative medical treatment to be covered by NZ insurer
Southern Cross Health Society enters new territory adding preventative treatment cover; also plans to remove $100k limit on cover for surgical treatment
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Southern Cross Health Society enters new territory adding preventative treatment cover; also plans to remove $100k limit on cover for surgical treatment
Wheeler urged to play waiting game amid global economic storm
NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
Former Lumley executives out to 'disrupt' the insurance market
Ando Insurance opens for business, taking fresh approach towards using technology to streamline the insurance process to cut costs and keep premiums low
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Ando Insurance opens for business, taking fresh approach towards using technology to streamline the insurance process to cut costs and keep premiums low
90 seconds at 9 am: ECB to take action
Oil springs out of 12-year low; ECB indicates intentions to further ease monetary policy in March; weak manufacturing and employment data out of US; UST 10yr 2.01%; gold down; NZ$1 = 65.0 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Oil springs out of 12-year low; ECB indicates intentions to further ease monetary policy in March; weak manufacturing and employment data out of US; UST 10yr 2.01%; gold down; NZ$1 = 65.0 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.8