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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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NZ crowned the 2nd easiest place in the world to do business
The World Bank says NZ is the easiest place in the world to start a business & is ranked 1st for getting credit, but high electricity costs highlighted
by Jenée Tibshraeny
The World Bank says NZ is the easiest place in the world to start a business & is ranked 1st for getting credit, but high electricity costs highlighted
Message to Wheeler: No need to rush into cutting rates even more
NZIER's Shadow Board makes strong call for Graeme Wheeler to hold the OCR at 2.75%
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZIER's Shadow Board makes strong call for Graeme Wheeler to hold the OCR at 2.75%
Insurers and bankers clash heads over data sharing
Insurers and bankers warn we risk being underinsured if EQC stops providing land cover; Insurers reject sharing their data with banks
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Insurers and bankers warn we risk being underinsured if EQC stops providing land cover; Insurers reject sharing their data with banks
Trade deficit widens as dairy exports drop and imports spike
Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Robust domestic demand and investment reflects a silver lining to NZ's widening trade deficit; Chinese imports hit record high in September
SFO investigating 'large scale' mortgage fraud in Auckland
SFO warns Auckland's heated property market is increasing fraud risk; says vulnerable investors are often targeted by those aware of their inexperience
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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SFO warns Auckland's heated property market is increasing fraud risk; says vulnerable investors are often targeted by those aware of their inexperience
90 seconds at 9 am: Fitch downgrades Fonterra's credit rating
Dairy market volatility exposes Fonterra's vulnerability; General Motors and Boeing results show signs of strength in global economy; Anxiety grows over potential US debt default; UST 10yr yield 2.04%; NZ$1 = 67.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Dairy market volatility exposes Fonterra's vulnerability; General Motors and Boeing results show signs of strength in global economy; Anxiety grows over potential US debt default; UST 10yr yield 2.04%; NZ$1 = 67.3 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
Record net migration... again
Migration gains surpass 61,200 in the year to September; more people coming to NZ from AUS than the other way around for the sixth month in a row
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Migration gains surpass 61,200 in the year to September; more people coming to NZ from AUS than the other way around for the sixth month in a row
Grumbles from borrowers get louder as interest rates fall
Banking Ombudsman confirms borrowers with 'post-fixing dissonance' are clashing heads with their banks
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Banking Ombudsman confirms borrowers with 'post-fixing dissonance' are clashing heads with their banks
Silver Fern Farms shareholders approve 'game changing' Shanghai Maling deal
Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
Auckland Council aims to see the city's median house price drop to $660k by 2030
Auckland Council commits to helping halve the 'median house price to median household income' ratio in 15 years
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Auckland Council commits to helping halve the 'median house price to median household income' ratio in 15 years
90 seconds at 9 am: US$ down on weak inflation
Fed in tight spot as US inflation remains weak while labour market in good shape, fears of division between Fed policymakers allayed; bank CEOs say Aust's housing bubble won't burst; NZ$ = 68.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.6
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Fed in tight spot as US inflation remains weak while labour market in good shape, fears of division between Fed policymakers allayed; bank CEOs say Aust's housing bubble won't burst; NZ$ = 68.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 72.6
Nib to buy ANZ's health insurance book for $24.7m
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
90 seconds at 9 am: Weak data hammers USD
Talk of new FTA between NZ and the EU, inflation weak in China and US, US business inventories flat; NZ$ = 67.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Talk of new FTA between NZ and the EU, inflation weak in China and US, US business inventories flat; NZ$ = 67.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.6
Aussies gun for New Plymouth District Council's A$250m Tasmanian dairy farms
Claims the New Plymouth District Council's sold one of Australia's largest dairy farm operations to Chinese investors are quashed; an Australian company says it's still doing due diligence on the offer
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Claims the New Plymouth District Council's sold one of Australia's largest dairy farm operations to Chinese investors are quashed; an Australian company says it's still doing due diligence on the offer
Auckland Council exposes shoddy building practices 'rife' in the city
Authorities campaign to prevent the surge in Auckland's housing construction sparking another leaky home type crisis
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Authorities campaign to prevent the surge in Auckland's housing construction sparking another leaky home type crisis
The insurance sector's say on the shake-up facing brokers & financial advisers
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
Auckland housing crisis sees Waikato & BOP property market boom
The median house price in the Waikato/BoP increases by more than $1000 a week from Sep '14 to Sep '15; house sale volumes nearly double
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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The median house price in the Waikato/BoP increases by more than $1000 a week from Sep '14 to Sep '15; house sale volumes nearly double
How low can mortgage rates go?
Is this as good as it gets when it comes to mortgage rates? Some observers think so as streams of borrowers consider breaking their fixed term loan contracts
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Is this as good as it gets when it comes to mortgage rates? Some observers think so as streams of borrowers consider breaking their fixed term loan contracts
90 seconds at 9 am: NZD spikes
US mortgage applications up 25%, US keeps its triple-A rating, US crude inventories rise more than expected, NZD strengthens; UST 10yr yield 2.07%; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.6
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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US mortgage applications up 25%, US keeps its triple-A rating, US crude inventories rise more than expected, NZD strengthens; UST 10yr yield 2.07%; NZ$1 = 66.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.6
ACC becomes fully funded off the back of $1.6b surplus
ACC reaches milestone earning enough money to meet the future costs of injuries that have already occurred
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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ACC reaches milestone earning enough money to meet the future costs of injuries that have already occurred
Every rockstar has some downtime
Dairy's down but don't panic... New Zealand's economy is still in the middle of the pack across the OECD, says HSBC's Paul Bloxham
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Dairy's down but don't panic... New Zealand's economy is still in the middle of the pack across the OECD, says HSBC's Paul Bloxham
Would your insurer cover you for unsubsidised wonder drugs if you were on your deathbed?
A guide to deciphering whether you need the flashy new $1m a year of health insurance cover AIA is offering, or whether your more modest insurance policy will do the trick
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A guide to deciphering whether you need the flashy new $1m a year of health insurance cover AIA is offering, or whether your more modest insurance policy will do the trick
Don Brash sees 'a moral hazard in capital letters'
Brash warns the Govt risks being held liable for a bank or insurance company collapse, as the RBNZ's taking on too much responsibility as the regulator
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Brash warns the Govt risks being held liable for a bank or insurance company collapse, as the RBNZ's taking on too much responsibility as the regulator
What happened Thursday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Milk flows slip; ACC levy cuts proposed; Auckland house prices & listings up, demand down; ANZ appoints kiwi CEO, China still contracting
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Milk flows slip; ACC levy cuts proposed; Auckland house prices & listings up, demand down; ANZ appoints kiwi CEO, China still contracting
Auckland Council's chief economist demands urgent Govt action on housing affordability
Chris Parker calls for building industry revamp, road user charges, targeted rates and more to curb Auckland's housing woes
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Chris Parker calls for building industry revamp, road user charges, targeted rates and more to curb Auckland's housing woes