Articles by Jenée Tibshraeny
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National
ACC chief executive won't seek reappointment
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 1:16pmMegan Main won’t seek to be reappointed as Accident Compensation Corporation’s chief executive once her five-year term ends...
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Business
New Reserve Bank Governor responds to Westpac hiking interest rates, despite OCR cut
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 10:20amThe new Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Anna Breman, is monitoring the impact of tightening financial conditions following the...
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Business
Building a new home? Govt says you will need to buy a warranty
Monday, 24 November 2025, 11:54amThose who get new homes built or do major renovations are soon going to be required to buy warranties on the building work. Building...
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Business
Uber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme Court
Monday, 17 November 2025, 3:05pmFour drivers have won their battle against Uber to be treated as employees rather than contractors. The Supreme Court has...
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Business
Reserve Bank building closes temporarily due to asbestos
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 3:40pmThe Reserve Bank has confirmed its central Wellington building has been closed since last Friday, and might not reopen for...
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Business
ANZ's profit up 21% to record $2.5 billion
Monday, 10 November 2025, 12:12pmANZ New Zealand grew its net profit after tax by 21% in the year to September to a record $2.53 billion. The country’s largest...
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Business
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins
Monday, 3 November 2025, 12:33pmWestpac New Zealand’s net profit after tax rose by 13% over the past year, as it received more interest from borrowers relative...
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Business
Controversial law change will no longer benefit ANZ in class action
Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:26amThe Government will continue changing the law to prevent lenders from being hit with disproportionately hard penalties for...
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Politics
Labour fixes embarrassing error as it challenges Govt to 'be honest' about RBNZ saga
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 2:07pmLabour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds has admitted to making a fundamental mistake as she attacked Finance Minister...
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Business
'Lack of trust': Adrian Orr agreed to resign if RBNZ board's letter of concerns was binned
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 12:22pmThe Ombudsman has forced the Reserve Bank to unveil pertinent information about circumstances around Adrian Orr’s sudden...
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Business
Watch: Nicola Willis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consents
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 1:21pmThe Government has unveiled plans to speed up the regulatory process companies need to go through to get supermarkets built...
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Business
Bank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record high
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 7:09amThose with mortgages are bank-hopping at record rates – but not necessarily to get lower interest rates. Loan Market mortgage...
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Business
'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges
Monday, 28 July 2025, 2:18pmThe Government is planning to ban merchants from adding surcharges to most in-store card payments. The change will save shoppers,...
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Business
Supreme Court judges grill Uber on the status of its drivers
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:42pmUber is fighting to overturn a 2022 Court of Appeal ruling that classified four drivers as employees. The multinational ride-sharing...
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Business
Inland Revenue weighs up tax hikes to pay for ageing population
Friday, 27 June 2025, 9:42amInland Revenue is flagging its view that Kiwis will likely need to pay more tax in the future to cover rising costs associated...
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Business
Regulator to crack down on bankers, advisers and lawyers amid uptick in mortgage fraud
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 1:20pmThe Financial Markets Authority is cracking down on advisers, lawyers and bankers committing mortgage fraud. The regulator...
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Business
Internal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:33amThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has confirmed Adrian Orr resigned as Governor as he wanted more funding for the central...
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Business
Christian Hawkesby appointed Reserve Bank governor for six months
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 3:52pmFinance Minister Nicola Willis has appointed acting Reserve Bank governor Christian Hawkesby as governor for six months. Hawkesby’s...
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Business
RBNZ to review controversial bank rules, championed by Adrian Orr
Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:26amThe Reserve Bank is considering loosening its controversial bank capital rules, fiercely defended by Adrian Orr, who resigned...
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Business
IMF cautions Govt against pushing back too hard against the RBNZ
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:13pmThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning the Government against bending over backwards, deregulating banks in...
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Business
‘Let’s do a deal': Government invites new entrants to disrupt supermarket sector
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 11:23amFinance Minister Nicola Willis is willing to “do a deal” with any supermarket company eyeing an entrance into the New Zealand...
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Business
Radio host given three weeks to settle tax debts to save his restaurants
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 12:19pmWellington Saints basketball team owner, restaurateur and Newstalk ZB radio host Nick Mills has been given a final three...
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Business
Suncorp sells Asteron Life to Bermuda-based giant in $410m deal
Monday, 3 February 2025, 12:40pmSuncorp Group has completed the sale of its life insurance business, Asteron Life, to Resolution Life Australasia for $410...
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National
Wellington radio host’s hospo businesses face liquidation
Monday, 27 January 2025, 4:23pmAt least two Wellington hospitality businesses face an uncertain future with Inland Revenue chasing their high-profile owner...
