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Alex Tarrant

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Alex is interest.co.nz's political journalist based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Wellington. He previously spent four years in London as a journalist and assistant editor at global financial newswire Mergermarket, which was part of the FT Group. Alex worked for interest.co.nz between 2008 and 2012, returning at the start of 2017.

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'RBNZ to look through price shocks'
Reserve Bank to look through food, fuel price shocks and keep OCR on hold til 2014, NZIER economist Eaqub says
29th Aug 12, 1:05am
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Reserve Bank to look through food, fuel price shocks and keep OCR on hold til 2014, NZIER economist Eaqub says
NZ economist of the year for 2012
Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
28th Aug 12, 8:03pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
Beneficiaries risk losing dole on drug test
Beneficiaries who fail drug test for job application to be given 30 days to get clean, or benefit cut in half, Bennett says
28th Aug 12, 9:19am
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Beneficiaries who fail drug test for job application to be given 30 days to get clean, or benefit cut in half, Bennett says
ASB cuts 6, 18-mth mortgage rates
ASB cuts 6, 18-month mortgage rates; Now offering 5.45% for all fixed terms 2-years and under
27th Aug 12, 8:52am
by Alex Tarrant
ASB cuts 6, 18-month mortgage rates; Now offering 5.45% for all fixed terms 2-years and under
Key still hopes for float this year
PM Key still hopes for Mighty River Power float before Christmas; Says govt getting legal advice on Waitangi Tribunal warning, will respond early next week
27th Aug 12, 7:37am
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key still hopes for Mighty River Power float before Christmas; Says govt getting legal advice on Waitangi Tribunal warning, will respond early next week
Govt under fire for Super Fund policy
National still wants Super Fund to invest 40% in New Zealand, PM Key says, as Labour's Parker highlights 2008 election target not met
22nd Aug 12, 5:19pm
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National still wants Super Fund to invest 40% in New Zealand, PM Key says, as Labour's Parker highlights 2008 election target not met
English eyes Auckland housing plan
Finance Minister English says govt land holdings in Auckland a key part of affordable housing solution; wants to reform state's role as 'biggest slum landlord'
22nd Aug 12, 8:34am
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Finance Minister English says govt land holdings in Auckland a key part of affordable housing solution; wants to reform state's role as 'biggest slum landlord'
Kiwi exodus unlikely to abate in 2012
Migration to Australia at record levels, likely to stay there for rest of 2012, ASB says; Key wants to stem the tide
21st Aug 12, 3:20pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Migration to Australia at record levels, likely to stay there for rest of 2012, ASB says; Key wants to stem the tide
Doubts grow over Solid Energy float
Govt in intensive discussions with Solid Energy about future after falling coal prices, high NZ$ force it to review operations; Sale timing questioned
21st Aug 12, 1:36pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt in intensive discussions with Solid Energy about future after falling coal prices, high NZ$ force it to review operations; Sale timing questioned
'Govt won't boost housing subsidies'
Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
21st Aug 12, 11:18am
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Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
Westpac moves to soothe MPs fears
Westpac says unsecured depositors in bank with maximum 10% covered bond issuance would still be made whole in 'catastrophic default event'
20th Aug 12, 4:14pm
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Westpac says unsecured depositors in bank with maximum 10% covered bond issuance would still be made whole in 'catastrophic default event'
Oops. NZDMO misses NZ$26 mln of bids
NZ Debt Management Office says operational issue meant NZ$26 mln in bids for govt bonds excluded from Thursday's auction; Will honour them
17th Aug 12, 9:21am
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ Debt Management Office says operational issue meant NZ$26 mln in bids for govt bonds excluded from Thursday's auction; Will honour them
Deja vu on glossy export goal
Groundhog Day for the government's export goal; We've been here before: Govt's already asked exporters what's wrong, so why another glossy booklet?
16th Aug 12, 5:53pm
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Groundhog Day for the government's export goal; We've been here before: Govt's already asked exporters what's wrong, so why another glossy booklet?
Labour considers export incentives
Labour considering incentives for exporters, Parker says; Advances on Election 2011 policy to look at tax breaks, accelerated depreciation
16th Aug 12, 12:20pm
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Labour considering incentives for exporters, Parker says; Advances on Election 2011 policy to look at tax breaks, accelerated depreciation
Should NZ cut term deposit taxes in half?
Vic Uni academics and government economists to run debate on possible deposit savings tax break, limit on government spending and bigger SOE floats
16th Aug 12, 11:00am
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Vic Uni academics and government economists to run debate on possible deposit savings tax break, limit on government spending and bigger SOE floats
Govt eyes export boost, but warns too
Govt wants to double real value of NZ exports by 2025, increasing exports from 30% of GDP to 40%; But warns of fall in short term
15th Aug 12, 12:46pm
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Govt wants to double real value of NZ exports by 2025, increasing exports from 30% of GDP to 40%; But warns of fall in short term
Govt to borrow and spend for roads
Govt to allow NZ Transport Agency to borrow money for 'intergenerational roading projects,' rather than current pay-as-you-go model
15th Aug 12, 8:46am
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Govt to allow NZ Transport Agency to borrow money for 'intergenerational roading projects,' rather than current pay-as-you-go model
Williamson criticises Allan Crafar
Overseas Investment Minister Williamson lauds Shanghai Pengxin's business success and criticises both Allan Crafar and the High Court in final debate in Crafar Farms saga
15th Aug 12, 8:04am
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Overseas Investment Minister Williamson lauds Shanghai Pengxin's business success and criticises both Allan Crafar and the High Court in final debate in Crafar Farms saga
Dairy farm buyers more interested
Rising enquiries for dairy farm sales suggest good outlook for spring, REINZ says; Farm sales, prices fall in three months to July due to seasonal factors
14th Aug 12, 1:08pm
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Rising enquiries for dairy farm sales suggest good outlook for spring, REINZ says; Farm sales, prices fall in three months to July due to seasonal factors
Govt keener on surplus than corp tax cut
Govt would have to balance calls for cut in company tax rate against quest for surplus, English says, as Australian business tax review eyes cut to 25%, below NZ's 28%
14th Aug 12, 1:04pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt would have to balance calls for cut in company tax rate against quest for surplus, English says, as Australian business tax review eyes cut to 25%, below NZ's 28%
English downplays foreign farm ownership fears
Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
14th Aug 12, 8:44am
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Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
English bemoans lack of NZ investment abroad
Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
13th Aug 12, 3:44pm
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Lack of NZ investment overseas contributing to external imbalances, Finance Minister English says; Wants more NZers to follow lead of Super, KiwiSaver funds into overseas assets
'Asian central banks like NZ dollars'
Asia-Pacific central banks increasingly interested in NZ govt debt; Helps keep NZ$ strong, Finance Minister English says
13th Aug 12, 10:57am
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Asia-Pacific central banks increasingly interested in NZ govt debt; Helps keep NZ$ strong, Finance Minister English says
ASB cuts 2-year mortgage rate, cancels Olympic special
ASB cuts 2-year mortgage rate 10 basis points to 5.45%; New lowest two-year rate with no strings attached
10th Aug 12, 5:26pm
by Alex Tarrant
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ASB cuts 2-year mortgage rate 10 basis points to 5.45%; New lowest two-year rate with no strings attached
Parker challenging inflation targeting
Labour's Parker to meet with world's top minds on exchange rate settings and monetary policy, including inflation targeting obit writer Frankel, Joseph Stiglitz & IMF's Blanchard
10th Aug 12, 12:37pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour's Parker to meet with world's top minds on exchange rate settings and monetary policy, including inflation targeting obit writer Frankel, Joseph Stiglitz & IMF's Blanchard