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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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9 years 3 months

Latest articles

Auckland's housing crisis creates building quality crisis
Up to 40% of Auckland Council building inspections failing; Council's building control manager fears experienced builders are being stretched and leaving workers unsupervised
10th Aug 15, 12:58pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Up to 40% of Auckland Council building inspections failing; Council's building control manager fears experienced builders are being stretched and leaving workers unsupervised
Timing of oil price plunge dampens the blow to the NZ oil sector
NZ oil and gas industry to weather oil price plunge in long-term; smaller companies taking a hit in short-term
8th Aug 15, 5:01am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
NZ oil and gas industry to weather oil price plunge in long-term; smaller companies taking a hit in short-term
90 seconds at 9 am: Oil price hits 4-month low
Jitters ahead of Fonterra's milk price forecast and US jobs report, oil price woes, PBOC helps stock market, Bank of England surprises markets; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; NZ$1 = 65.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
7th Aug 15, 7:56am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jitters ahead of Fonterra's milk price forecast and US jobs report, oil price woes, PBOC helps stock market, Bank of England surprises markets; UST 10yr yield 2.23%; NZ$1 = 65.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.2
What happened Thursday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; term deposit rates fall, the NZ Dollar edges up, unemployment across the ditch is also on the up, new data partnership announced
6th Aug 15, 4:02pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; term deposit rates fall, the NZ Dollar edges up, unemployment across the ditch is also on the up, new data partnership announced
90 seconds at 9 am: NZ$/US$ at 6-year low
NZ$ low against US; US service industry activity surges, imports rise and private jobs growth slows; Greece upbeat on loan progress; UST 10yr yield 2.28%; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.3
6th Aug 15, 8:02am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZ$ low against US; US service industry activity surges, imports rise and private jobs growth slows; Greece upbeat on loan progress; UST 10yr yield 2.28%; NZ$1 = 65.2 US¢, TWI-5 = 70.3
What a looming crack-down on commissions paid to financial advisers will do to life insurers
Life insurance industry expected to benefit if NZ follows in the footsteps of Australia & limits commissions paid to brokers and advisers
6th Aug 15, 5:05am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Life insurance industry expected to benefit if NZ follows in the footsteps of Australia & limits commissions paid to brokers and advisers
Canterbury rebuild slow-down expected to see 14,000 construction jobs go
Westpac economist warns a plan-of-action is needed to manage the end of the Canterbury rebuild as thousands of jobs run their course
4th Aug 15, 5:21pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Westpac economist warns a plan-of-action is needed to manage the end of the Canterbury rebuild as thousands of jobs run their course
Suncorp NZ's insurance profit up 64%
Suncorp NZ sees dollars as it recovers from the Canterbury earthquakes
4th Aug 15, 1:56pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Suncorp NZ sees dollars as it recovers from the Canterbury earthquakes
Foreign investment through a Chinese lens
Professor Siah Hwee Ang on what's motivating the Chinese to invest in NZ, and why NZ is behind the ball when it comes to investing in China
3rd Aug 15, 1:00pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Professor Siah Hwee Ang on what's motivating the Chinese to invest in NZ, and why NZ is behind the ball when it comes to investing in China
House price expectations reach new high
Record portion of ASB survey respondents expect house prices to keep rising
31st Jul 15, 7:38am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Record portion of ASB survey respondents expect house prices to keep rising
90 seconds at 9 am: Fed leaves door open for rate hike
Russian currency in turmoil, US economy overcomes first-quarter slowdown, IMF commends Chinese govt efforts to calm markets; UST 10yr yield increases, oil and gold prices in a slump; NZ$1 = 66.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.7
30th Jul 15, 7:45am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Russian currency in turmoil, US economy overcomes first-quarter slowdown, IMF commends Chinese govt efforts to calm markets; UST 10yr yield increases, oil and gold prices in a slump; NZ$1 = 66.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.7
Tips to mastering the home insurance game in case disaster strikes
How to make sure you're not under-selling the value of your house to your insurer
29th Jul 15, 1:51pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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How to make sure you're not under-selling the value of your house to your insurer
Banks slow to pass on mortgage rate cuts to existing customers
New bank customers leapfrog existing customers in receiving bank mortgage rate cuts
28th Jul 15, 5:27pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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New bank customers leapfrog existing customers in receiving bank mortgage rate cuts
Do under-35s really need health insurance?
A Rothbury financial adviser discusses the pros and cons of taking out health insurance when you're young, and suggests a cheaper alternative
28th Jul 15, 10:09am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
A Rothbury financial adviser discusses the pros and cons of taking out health insurance when you're young, and suggests a cheaper alternative
Competition among investors seeking residency in NZ on rise
Number of Chinese investors applying for NZ residency jumps 48% over past year; competition sees more cashed-up investors make the cut
25th Jul 15, 10:06am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Number of Chinese investors applying for NZ residency jumps 48% over past year; competition sees more cashed-up investors make the cut
What happened Friday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; more mortgage and term deposit rate cuts, wholesale rates weaken, NZ ends trade surplus run, home affordability improves, NZD drops
24th Jul 15, 4:01pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; more mortgage and term deposit rate cuts, wholesale rates weaken, NZ ends trade surplus run, home affordability improves, NZD drops
IAG 'underestimating' amount of cover needed to pay outstanding Canterbury quake claims
Citi analysts argue NZ's largest general insurer may have to top up its provisions to cover Christchurch earthquake claims
21st Jul 15, 3:40pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Citi analysts argue NZ's largest general insurer may have to top up its provisions to cover Christchurch earthquake claims
Youi cites 'growing pains' amid accusations of 'devious sales tactics'
Insurer Youi says it may have got some things wrong, but denies charging for quotes as it passes mystery shopping test
21st Jul 15, 2:23pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Insurer Youi says it may have got some things wrong, but denies charging for quotes as it passes mystery shopping test
Canterbury rebuild reaching peak faster than expected
Canterbury rebuild to stop buffering the economy as reconstruction reaches its peak; homes almost all rebuilt/repaired, non-residential reconstruction growth subdued
17th Jul 15, 12:17pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Canterbury rebuild to stop buffering the economy as reconstruction reaches its peak; homes almost all rebuilt/repaired, non-residential reconstruction growth subdued
90 seconds at 9 am: NZD at 6-year low against US and China
Dire dairy prices weigh down on NZD prompting rate cuts; Greek bailout in sight; momentum in US economy; UST 10yr yield 2.36%; oil and gold low; NZ$1 = 65.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.9
17th Jul 15, 7:48am
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Dire dairy prices weigh down on NZD prompting rate cuts; Greek bailout in sight; momentum in US economy; UST 10yr yield 2.36%; oil and gold low; NZ$1 = 65.1 US¢, TWI-5 = 69.9
Fonterra cutting 523 jobs
Fonterra cutting jobs as it strives to save $55m to $60m a year
16th Jul 15, 1:34pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Fonterra cutting jobs as it strives to save $55m to $60m a year
Law professor warns NZ is heading down the same path as Greece
Jane Kelsey warns we're in for economic doom if we don't stop trying to make money from money
16th Jul 15, 12:53pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jane Kelsey warns we're in for economic doom if we don't stop trying to make money from money
Insurance 101: The 'Generation Rent' edition
How to avoid receiving a million dollar bill for burning your toast and causing a fire in your apartment block
15th Jul 15, 3:42pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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How to avoid receiving a million dollar bill for burning your toast and causing a fire in your apartment block
New anti-money laundering laws producing results... at a cost
Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
13th Jul 15, 3:51pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
Why the Govt will keep turning its nose up at a fat tax
Jenée Tibshraeny on how the clash of political, corporate and scientific interests isn't getting us anywhere on the fat tax debate
10th Jul 15, 2:03pm
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Jenée Tibshraeny on how the clash of political, corporate and scientific interests isn't getting us anywhere on the fat tax debate
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