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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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90 seconds at 9 am: Dairy prices inch up
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
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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
NIB uses fitness technology to tap into corporate market
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
by Jenée Tibshraeny
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
90 seconds at 9 am: Bold moves expected from ECB
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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
Bay of Plenty overtakes Auckland as top performing region
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'
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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'
Canterbury quake claims continue to burden Tower
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
Anger over favouritism shown to banks
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
Call for more regulation in the life insurance sector ruffles feathers
NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
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NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
90 seconds at 9 am: US gears towards rate hike
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
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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
At least 9,000 homes identified as being in dangerously low-lying areas
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
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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
'People don't realise their income, not their house, is their most valuable asset'
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
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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
Insurance sector challenged on its 'silence' & 'defensiveness'
David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
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David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
Trust fund babies told to cough up
Max Rashbrooke warns taxes on wealth are needed to stop inequality from further compounding
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Max Rashbrooke warns taxes on wealth are needed to stop inequality from further compounding
How you may be a fraudster and not know it
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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
Govt signals commissions paid to insurance brokers & advisers likely to stay
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'
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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'
'Quake-prone' label reduces Wellington commercial building values by 45%
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
Pengxin International speaks out after being denied Lochinver Station
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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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 launches new credit cards & insurance offerings
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
by Jenée Tibshraeny
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
90 seconds at 9 am: Full TPP released
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
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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
Fanfare over house price gains calms
ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
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ASB Housing Confidence survey respondents less bullish on expectations house prices will continue to climb over the next year
Youi suffers loss after splashing out on marketing & start-up costs
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
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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
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Holiday homes, insurance and the share economy
Tips on ensuring your back's covered when renting out your property to holidaymakers using the likes of Airbnb and Bookabach
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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
Foreigners doing business in NZ tangled in red tape aimed at property speculators
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
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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
IAG NZ thrown $1.57b lifeline by Aussie parent to fund quake claims
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
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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
EQC accused of 'lowballing' claimants to tip Budget 2015 into surplus
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
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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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
90 seconds at 9 am: FTA with EU gets official go-ahead
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
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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