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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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Dairy prices rise 3.6% at GDT auction; US manufacturing contracts for first time in years; US car sales on track to reaching record highs; UST 10yr yield 2.18%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 66.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.4
2nd Dec 15, 7:47am
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Dairy prices rise 3.6% at GDT auction; US manufacturing contracts for first time in years; US car sales on track to reaching record highs; UST 10yr yield 2.18%; oil and gold stable; NZ$1 = 66.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.4
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
1st Dec 15, 10:57am
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
European markets rally, euro falls ahead of ECB meeting; New capex in Australia suffers record fall; iron ore prices to stay low for longer; Japan ups social spending; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; gold & oil stable; NZ$1 = 65.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.4
27th Nov 15, 7:54am
European markets rally, euro falls ahead of ECB meeting; New capex in Australia suffers record fall; iron ore prices to stay low for longer; Japan ups social spending; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; gold & oil stable; NZ$1 = 65.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.4
ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
25th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
24th Nov 15, 12:41pm
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
24th Nov 15, 10:07am
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
23rd Nov 15, 5:05am
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NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
China cuts wholesale gas price by 25%; US manufacturing perks up; labour market nears full employment; Republicans push for Fed to set rates using set formula; UST 10yr yield 2.25%; oil low; NZ$1 = 65.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.3
20th Nov 15, 8:02am
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China cuts wholesale gas price by 25%; US manufacturing perks up; labour market nears full employment; Republicans push for Fed to set rates using set formula; UST 10yr yield 2.25%; oil low; NZ$1 = 65.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.3
Commissioner for the Environment warns more homes in NZ lie less than 50cm above the spring tide level, than those red zoned after the Canterbury quakes
19th Nov 15, 1:02pm
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Commissioner for the Environment warns more homes in NZ lie less than 50cm above the spring tide level, than those red zoned after the Canterbury quakes
Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
17th Nov 15, 5:16pm
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Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
16th Nov 15, 11:34am
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David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
Max Rashbrooke warns taxes on wealth are needed to stop inequality from further compounding
13th Nov 15, 11:06am
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Max Rashbrooke warns taxes on wealth are needed to stop inequality from further compounding
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
12th Nov 15, 3:18pm
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
Minister Paul Goldsmith admits he doesn't like the idea of the Govt directly regulating how insurers incentivise advisers to sell their products; says he'd rather a better 'disclosure regime'
12th Nov 15, 5:02am
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Minister Paul Goldsmith admits he doesn't like the idea of the Govt directly regulating how insurers incentivise advisers to sell their products; says he'd rather a better 'disclosure regime'
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
11th Nov 15, 5:00am
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
Chinese investor challenges NZ to stop treating foreign investors as 'privileged'; Calls for OIO to be revamped; Experts question whether Govt has public support to make changes
10th Nov 15, 10:55am
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Chinese investor challenges NZ to stop treating foreign investors as 'privileged'; Calls for OIO to be revamped; Experts question whether Govt has public support to make changes
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
6th Nov 15, 11:16am
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
TPP text finally made public; Chinese stock market rally drives volumes to 3-month high; US productivity up but still weak; US unemployment benefit applications rise; UST 10yr yield 2.25%; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
6th Nov 15, 8:00am
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TPP text finally made public; Chinese stock market rally drives volumes to 3-month high; US productivity up but still weak; US unemployment benefit applications rise; UST 10yr yield 2.25%; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
6th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
Youi insurance reports $14.8m loss during first year operating in NZ; tracks in line with parent company's expectations despite paying high marketing & sales call centre costs
5th Nov 15, 2:47pm
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Youi insurance reports $14.8m loss during first year operating in NZ; tracks in line with parent company's expectations despite paying high marketing & sales call centre costs
Tips on ensuring your back's covered when renting out your property to holidaymakers using the likes of Airbnb and Bookabach
5th Nov 15, 8:39am
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Tips on ensuring your back's covered when renting out your property to holidaymakers using the likes of Airbnb and Bookabach
EY tax partner warns that foreigners keen to do business here are paying for new property rules requiring you to open a NZ bank account to get an IRD number
4th Nov 15, 1:21pm
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EY tax partner warns that foreigners keen to do business here are paying for new property rules requiring you to open a NZ bank account to get an IRD number
NZ's largest general insurer given $1.57b boost from parent company over 3 years, as reinsurance cover for Canterbury quake claims starts to run dry with 22% of claims still to be settled
3rd Nov 15, 1:59pm
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NZ's largest general insurer given $1.57b boost from parent company over 3 years, as reinsurance cover for Canterbury quake claims starts to run dry with 22% of claims still to be settled
Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug
30th Oct 15, 2:48pm
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Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug
Deutsche Bank to cut 35,000 staff; FTA talks with EU to begin; China ditches one-child policy; US GDP growth slows; UST 10yr yield 2.16%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2
30th Oct 15, 7:57am
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Deutsche Bank to cut 35,000 staff; FTA talks with EU to begin; China ditches one-child policy; US GDP growth slows; UST 10yr yield 2.16%; oil up, gold down; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.2