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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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Depositor protection 'not an RBNZ objective'
MPs reviewing covered bonds law concerned about depositor risk, and question why South Africa banned covered bonds to protect bank depositors
by Alex Tarrant
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MPs reviewing covered bonds law concerned about depositor risk, and question why South Africa banned covered bonds to protect bank depositors
OCR on hold at 2.5%
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.5%; says euro risk remains; expects inflation to sit near 2% over medium term
by Alex Tarrant
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.5%; says euro risk remains; expects inflation to sit near 2% over medium term
Export trend comes off peak
Trend in NZ exports falls for third straight quarter from September 2011 peak, Stats NZ says; Trade deficit in June 2012 quarter of NZ$664 mln
by Alex Tarrant
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Trend in NZ exports falls for third straight quarter from September 2011 peak, Stats NZ says; Trade deficit in June 2012 quarter of NZ$664 mln
Company set up to stay easy
Contentious new rules requiring NZ-registered companies to have local agent to be subject of Parliamentary discussion, Commerce Minister Foss says
by Alex Tarrant
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Contentious new rules requiring NZ-registered companies to have local agent to be subject of Parliamentary discussion, Commerce Minister Foss says
Govt sets up Tamaki plan
Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives
Will there be enough advisors?
Advisors worry whether Kiwi retail investors in SOE floats will get access to advice, as govt sweetens deal with loyalty bonus
by Alex Tarrant
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Advisors worry whether Kiwi retail investors in SOE floats will get access to advice, as govt sweetens deal with loyalty bonus
OCR to stay on hold at 2.5%
Reserve Bank should leave OCR on hold at 2.5% this Thursday, NZIER shadow board says; Gives higher rating to on hold or hike than in June
by Alex Tarrant
Reserve Bank should leave OCR on hold at 2.5% this Thursday, NZIER shadow board says; Gives higher rating to on hold or hike than in June
Law change to 'preserve reputation'
Law targeting dodgy NZ company start-ups set to pass by end of year, PM Key says; 'Important NZ preserves reputation'; Says trade-offs had been made for ease of registration
by Alex Tarrant
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Law targeting dodgy NZ company start-ups set to pass by end of year, PM Key says; 'Important NZ preserves reputation'; Says trade-offs had been made for ease of registration
NZ not doing a Canada on housing
NZ not going as far as Canada on housing market controls, Finance Minister English tells National Party faithful
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ not going as far as Canada on housing market controls, Finance Minister English tells National Party faithful
Loyalty bonus for Kiwi SOE investors
Govt announces loyalty bonus for Kiwis buying Mighty River Power shares; Key says to change investment psyche of NZers away from housing
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt announces loyalty bonus for Kiwis buying Mighty River Power shares; Key says to change investment psyche of NZers away from housing
'OCR hikes may be delayed further'
CPI up 1% in year to June quarter, Stats NZ says; Vs expectations of 1.1% rise; Lowest annual rise since 1999; Right at bottom of RBNZ target band
by Alex Tarrant
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CPI up 1% in year to June quarter, Stats NZ says; Vs expectations of 1.1% rise; Lowest annual rise since 1999; Right at bottom of RBNZ target band
Labour, ACT argue over 'landlord subsidy'
Labour follows Greens in attacking 'landlord subsidy' Accommodation Supplement; ACT claims Labour attacking landlords, wants more land supply
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour follows Greens in attacking 'landlord subsidy' Accommodation Supplement; ACT claims Labour attacking landlords, wants more land supply
House prices, rents to rise, ASB says
ASB sees house prices rising 4-5% over next year as housing market comes back to life; 'Supply pressures key reason for pick-up'
by Alex Tarrant
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ASB sees house prices rising 4-5% over next year as housing market comes back to life; 'Supply pressures key reason for pick-up'
'Plan to grow economy on track'
NZ Govt still on track for 2014/15 surplus, despite prospect of 'subdued world growth, or even recession,' PM Key says; 'World is now a different place'
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ Govt still on track for 2014/15 surplus, despite prospect of 'subdued world growth, or even recession,' PM Key says; 'World is now a different place'
Court case would take years - Key
Key on water rights: Treaty issues already well-known by investors; Courts unlikely to rule authoritatively that Maori own water
by Alex Tarrant
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Key on water rights: Treaty issues already well-known by investors; Courts unlikely to rule authoritatively that Maori own water
'Bach tax' to hit high value properties
Govt's 'bach tax' guidelines released; KMPG sees it hitting owners of high value properties after Revenue Minister Dunne includes ring-fencing provision
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt's 'bach tax' guidelines released; KMPG sees it hitting owners of high value properties after Revenue Minister Dunne includes ring-fencing provision
Dunne eyes higher KiwiSaver payments
Revenue Minister Dunne says KiwiSaver's future lies with higher employee and employer payments, less govt help; Favours compulsion
by Alex Tarrant
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Revenue Minister Dunne says KiwiSaver's future lies with higher employee and employer payments, less govt help; Favours compulsion
'Farm sales strong, despite winter'
Farm sales stay strong in three months to June, despite onset of winter and volatile commodity prices, REINZ says; Median lifestyle block price hits record
by Alex Tarrant
Farm sales stay strong in three months to June, despite onset of winter and volatile commodity prices, REINZ says; Median lifestyle block price hits record
Subdued mid-year growth tipped
NZ economic growth set to pick up at end of 2012 following weaker readings mid-year, ANZ leading indicator shows; 'But Europe key'
by Alex Tarrant
NZ economic growth set to pick up at end of 2012 following weaker readings mid-year, ANZ leading indicator shows; 'But Europe key'
'RBNZ risks repeating boom mistake'
Inflation pressures are coming; Bollard better not throw replacement Wheeler a hospital pass like Greenspan gave Bernanke, BNZ economist says
by Alex Tarrant
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Inflation pressures are coming; Bollard better not throw replacement Wheeler a hospital pass like Greenspan gave Bernanke, BNZ economist says
OCR on hold 'for some time'
Firms turn pessimistic in June quarter as economic recovery remains lacklustre, NZIER says; Capacity pressures in Canterbury; OCR on hold 'for some time'
by Alex Tarrant
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Firms turn pessimistic in June quarter as economic recovery remains lacklustre, NZIER says; Capacity pressures in Canterbury; OCR on hold 'for some time'
'House prices to keep rising in 2012'
House prices to keep rising through 2012 as interest rates stay low and supply shortage remains, Westpac says
by Alex Tarrant
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House prices to keep rising through 2012 as interest rates stay low and supply shortage remains, Westpac says
Key not worried about Waitangi hearing
PM Key not worried about urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing as Maori Council seeks to delay partial sale of Mighty River Power
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key not worried about urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing as Maori Council seeks to delay partial sale of Mighty River Power
Should govt take council regulatory powers?
Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
by Alex Tarrant
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Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
Aussie business to Key: 'Take over'
Aussie-based SkyCity Chairman asks NZ PM Key to stay in Australia and "run the country" instead of Labour PM Julia Gillard
by Alex Tarrant
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Aussie-based SkyCity Chairman asks NZ PM Key to stay in Australia and "run the country" instead of Labour PM Julia Gillard