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

90 seconds at 9 am: "Brace for corporate failures" says IMF

Cheap borrowing threatens emerging markets, India cuts rates, China limits overseas card withdrawals, Aus property market tempering, US confidence rises; UST 10yr yield 2.05%; NZ$1 = 63.4 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.2

30th Sep 15, 8:06am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Weakening NZD boosts exporter confidence

Exporters see higher profits and more opportunities to enter the Chinese and ASEAN markets over the next year

29th Sep 15, 4:36pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Exporters see higher profits and more opportunities to enter the Chinese and ASEAN markets over the next year

Some bank fees 'concerning', Treasury says

Treasury report on bank competition used by Minister Goldsmith raises concerns about bank fees but sees 'no severe lack of competition'

28th Sep 15, 3:58pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Treasury report on bank competition used by Minister Goldsmith raises concerns about bank fees but sees 'no severe lack of competition'

Wheeler keeps ringing warning bells over threat of Auckland housing bubble bursting

RBNZ makes near-record surplus off the back of falling NZD; pays Crown $510 million dividend; questions what if there's an Auckland housing market correction

28th Sep 15, 3:40pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

RBNZ makes near-record surplus off the back of falling NZD; pays Crown $510 million dividend; questions what if there's an Auckland housing market correction

90 seconds at 9 am: Yellen backs Fed rate hike for later this year

VW scandal threatens German economy more than Greek crisis; Fed set on rate hike; Chinese diesel exports hit record high; Caterpillar makes huge layoffs; US economy in growth mode; UST 10yr yield 2.09%; oil stable, gold up; NZ$1 = 63.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 68.2

25th Sep 15, 8:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Proposed AgResearch job cuts spark concerns over Govt's science funding strategy

AgResearch to cut 18% of research staff; scientists and farmers fear Govt's got its science funding priorities wrong

24th Sep 15, 4:57pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

AgResearch to cut 18% of research staff; scientists and farmers fear Govt's got its science funding priorities wrong

Ombudsman warns of widespread misunderstanding of insurance's 'silent killers'

Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers

24th Sep 15, 2:32pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers

B&T boss sees Chinese interest in Auckland property lifting in October

Tony Alexander says offshore Chinese property buyers and undercapitalised kiwis buying duds for the sake of getting into the market, are starting to close their wallets

23rd Sep 15, 2:14pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Tony Alexander says offshore Chinese property buyers and undercapitalised kiwis buying duds for the sake of getting into the market, are starting to close their wallets

Govt sets out to 'cut the red tape & clarify the rules'

Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process

22nd Sep 15, 2:54pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process

Insurance may insulate NZ from major credit rating downgrade after natural disaster

S&P warns global inequality is set to increase as more climate change-induced natural disasters will see poorer countries, with less insurance cover, become more vulnerable to credit rating downgrades

21st Sep 15, 5:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Migration insurance arrives on our shores

Migrants who come to NZ and Aust targeted by new insurance cover underwritten by Lloyd's of London

18th Sep 15, 12:35pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Migrants who come to NZ and Aust targeted by new insurance cover underwritten by Lloyd's of London

90 seconds at 9 am: Fed leaves rates unchanged

US central bank keeps rates near zero; forecasts a rise this year; USD plunges against NZD before creeping back to 63.8 US¢; UST 10yr yield 2.29%; oil unchanged, gold up; TWI-5 = 67.7

18th Sep 15, 6:49am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

US central bank keeps rates near zero; forecasts a rise this year; USD plunges against NZD before creeping back to 63.8 US¢; UST 10yr yield 2.29%; oil unchanged, gold up; TWI-5 = 67.7

New life insurer makes rapid response to concerns about lack of transparency

Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line

17th Sep 15, 2:34pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line

Finding the right insurance fit when there's no 'one size fits all'

Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance

17th Sep 15, 5:00am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance

New life insurer only reveals policy details after customers sign the dotted line

Questions raised over whether new Gen Y insurer, Volo, loses transparency as it cuts the paperwork

15th Sep 15, 3:21pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Questions raised over whether new Gen Y insurer, Volo, loses transparency as it cuts the paperwork

Comparison website snub from big insurers sees Trade Me set up in competition

Trade Me calls for more transparency in financial services sector; labels itself 'pro-consumer' as it taps into insurance and peer-to-peer lending

11th Sep 15, 1:03pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Trade Me calls for more transparency in financial services sector; labels itself 'pro-consumer' as it taps into insurance and peer-to-peer lending

Southern Cross Health Society moves out of the red

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

11th Sep 15, 11:26am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

Russel Norman leaves Green Party for Greenpeace

Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director

11th Sep 15, 10:50am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director

90 seconds at 9 am: Milk bucks Chinese food price trend upwards

Brazil's credit rating downgraded, milk prices drop in China despite food prices increasing, improving employment and weak inflation complicate Fed rate decision; UST 10yr yield 2.22%, oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 63.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 67.5

11th Sep 15, 7:59am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

'Interest rate forecasting accuracy has gone out the window'

BNZ's Tony Alexander says the world has changed and central banks are struggling to figure out exactly how & why

10th Sep 15, 12:40pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

BNZ's Tony Alexander says the world has changed and central banks are struggling to figure out exactly how & why

Tips on keeping your head above water & avoiding getting neck-deep in debt

How to sniff the bait and avoid the traps fiercely competitive lenders are setting with the promise of 'interest free money'

9th Sep 15, 3:22pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

How to sniff the bait and avoid the traps fiercely competitive lenders are setting with the promise of 'interest free money'

'Potholes' slow economy according to ANZ's Truckometer

ANZ warns the economy has 'slowed down markedly,' having looked at traffic on our key roads during August

8th Sep 15, 1:04pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

ANZ warns the economy has 'slowed down markedly,' having looked at traffic on our key roads during August

Insurer CBL eyes $123m to $132m IPO

NZ credit surety provider and financial risk insurer aims to raise capital through IPO to help fund Aussie acquisition, growth & bolster capital

7th Sep 15, 4:31pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

NZ credit surety provider and financial risk insurer aims to raise capital through IPO to help fund Aussie acquisition, growth & bolster capital

First KiwiSaver insurance product launched in NZ

Mercer and Cigna partner to provide KiwiSaver cover of $200 a month for people who have to stop working

7th Sep 15, 12:05am

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Mercer and Cigna partner to provide KiwiSaver cover of $200 a month for people who have to stop working

How 'big data' is changing the way insurance is priced

A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance

4th Sep 15, 1:36pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance