Wellington Business Editor, Jenée Tibshraeny, covers business, the economy and public policy for the Business Herald.
I am the Business Herald’s eyes and ears in Parliament. Based in the press gallery, I have an insight into how politics influences decision-making that affects the economy. “Business” doesn’t exist in a vacuum, so I believe it’s important to understand how the environment in which it operates is managed. I am also of the view “the economy” is ultimately about people. While I do a fair bit of number crunching, I love chewing the fat with those in the know and hearing people’s stories. I like getting to the nub of an issue; identifying the root cause of something that materially affects our lives. Accordingly, I mainly cover Reserve Bank issues, housing, energy, banking, insurance, and Wellington business more broadly. Prior to joining the Herald in May 2022, I spent seven years at interest.co.nz in Auckland and Wellington. I started my career working as a reporter and researcher for what’s now known as Newshub Nation, before spending a couple of years in New Plymouth as Newstalk ZB’s Central North Island reporter. I trust my work will be of use to those in both business and policy making, as well as individuals interested in their back pockets.
![Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?
Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.
!['Everyone is in a different boat' - insurance issues linger a year on from the cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Everyone is in a different boat' - insurance issues linger a year on from the cyclone
Premiums continue to rise, as insurers move further towards address-level pricing.
![What the coalition deal means for the economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
What the coalition deal means for the economy
An overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.
![Govt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme hole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Govt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme hole
Why another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".
![S&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
S&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratings
Credit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.
![Improved trade deficit still leaves NZ vulnerable to credit rating downgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Improved trade deficit still leaves NZ vulnerable to credit rating downgrade
Current account deficit equivalent to 7.5 per cent of GDP in year to June.
![Jenée Tibshraeny: Govt caught between climate policy and cost of living crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Jenée Tibshraeny: Govt caught between climate policy and cost of living crisis
Govt struggling to burn Climate Change Commission advice in its “policy bonfire".
![Politicians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Politicians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsets
Govt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.
![Carbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Carbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts say
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.
![Carbon price plummet puts Crown accounts $800m under water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Carbon price plummet puts Crown accounts $800m under water
Government efforts to soothe inflation come at a cost.
![Carbon price rises as Govt called out for kicking climate can down the road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Carbon price rises as Govt called out for kicking climate can down the road
Climate Change Commission advises Govt on ETS settings.
![Carbon price plummet costs taxpayers $500 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Carbon price plummet costs taxpayers $500 million
Prioritising the cost of the living over the climate costs the Crown.
![Govt pushes on with pumped hydro investigation; expected cost rises above $15b](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Govt pushes on with pumped hydro investigation; expected cost rises above $15b
Energy sector fears uncertainty is proving costly.
![Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high
PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.
![NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China
Exporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.