Iain Rennie

Iain Rennie is the head of Treasury in New Zealand, known for his role in advising the government on fiscal policy and budgetary matters, including recent discussions regarding the Reserve Bank's funding arrangements.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

8,841

Power

385$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	1	5.00	0.17%	+10%	4,822,233	8,841	$210,000	385$
Totals	1				4,822,233	8,841	$210,000	385$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand: Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie hinted at the Government's upcoming plans during his appearance before the finance and expenditure select committee this year. 5

Bishop Grant Robertson Hipkins David Parker

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Political U-turns – National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum – Thomas Coughlan:

New Zealand: Iain Rennie, as Treasury Secretary, highlighted the unsustainable debt trajectory of New Zealand. 5

Fran O Sullivan Ruth Richardson Nicola Willis Sir Roger Douglas Grant Robertson

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan

New Zealand: Iain Rennie is the Treasury Secretary who commented on the fiscal forecasts related to economic conditions. 5

Nicola Willis

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nicola Willis’ 2026 Budget plans: Undo Labour’s health reforms and sell assets – but which ones?

New Zealand: Iain Rennie is the Treasury boss discussing economic policies and government contributions. 7

Jenee Tibshraeny

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Treasury boss Iain Rennie on what’s required to bolster the books in the absence of high immigration and house prices

New Zealand: Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie expected a third of the Obegalx deficit to narrow due to the economy entering a more favourable part of the cycle. 6

Nicola Willis Jenee Tibshraeny

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Treasury update shows there is still no surplus in sight for the Government, as debt pile grows

New Zealand: Iain Rennie is the Treasury Secretary who critiques Nicola Willis's financial consolidation efforts. 4

Nicola Willis Grant Robertson Jenee Tibshraeny

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question

New Zealand: Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie noted the books are in a 'structural deficit'. 5

Nicola Willis Grant Robertson Jenee Tibshraeny

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed

New Zealand: Iain Rennie is the Treasury Secretary who commented on the fiscal consolidation. 5

Nicola Willis Ruth Richardson Sir Bill English Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Winston Peters

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nicola Willis v Ruth Richardson and the battle to get back to black – Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand: Treasury secretary Iain Rennie said the overall exercise was called the 'Crown ownership purpose exercise'. 5

Barbara Edmonds Simeon Brown Chloe Swarbrick Nicola Willis

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Barbara Edmonds says National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset review

New Zealand: Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie said at an event to launch the report. 7

Grant Robertson Jenee Tibshraeny

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Treasury pushes for asset sales as it rings alarm bells over state of Government’s finances