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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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Govt books better than expected
Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
6th Jul 12, 10:00am
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Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
NZ's highest yielding rental property?
Bayleys reckons it has sold NZ's highest yielding rental property; At 55% gross yield, have you heard of anything beating this Invercargill home?
5th Jul 12, 4:23pm
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Bayleys reckons it has sold NZ's highest yielding rental property; At 55% gross yield, have you heard of anything beating this Invercargill home?
'Why NZ's pokie laws need to change'
NZ pokie laws need change so funds go to communities, not on pub fishing trips, flatscreen TVs or fit-outs, former Community Gaming Association CEO says
5th Jul 12, 9:30am
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ pokie laws need change so funds go to communities, not on pub fishing trips, flatscreen TVs or fit-outs, former Community Gaming Association CEO says
Release more land, ACT says
Record Auckland house prices mean more land needs to be released to help younger generations buy homes, ACT leader John Banks says
4th Jul 12, 7:26pm
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Record Auckland house prices mean more land needs to be released to help younger generations buy homes, ACT leader John Banks says
Key to meet Aussie 'big four' banks
PM Key to meet with big four Australian banks to discuss economy and their views on where Aussie rates are headed
2nd Jul 12, 5:15pm
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PM Key to meet with big four Australian banks to discuss economy and their views on where Aussie rates are headed
Govt delays ETS changes again
Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
2nd Jul 12, 3:42pm
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Govt to leave agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2015, Climate Change Minister Groser says
Key says Parnell rich smarter than the left
PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
2nd Jul 12, 8:38am
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PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
Key: English has a point on drug tests
Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
29th Jun 12, 11:58am
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Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
English wonders: Drug tests for the dole?
Should the unemployed be drug tested before being allowed to receive the unemployment benefit, Finance Minister English asks
28th Jun 12, 4:34pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Should the unemployed be drug tested before being allowed to receive the unemployment benefit, Finance Minister English asks
NZ$ talk frustrates English
Finance Minister English frustrated by talk about NZ$; Says credit rating agencies say it's too high, while some are viewing it as safe haven; Eyes global deflation
28th Jun 12, 2:29pm
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Finance Minister English frustrated by talk about NZ$; Says credit rating agencies say it's too high, while some are viewing it as safe haven; Eyes global deflation
Landcorp hopes Crafar saga over by July
Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly hopes Crafar saga will be over by end of July following Fay Appeal Court case ruling
28th Jun 12, 8:43am
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Landcorp CEO Chris Kelly hopes Crafar saga will be over by end of July following Fay Appeal Court case ruling
How Landcorp will use TAF fund
State-owned farmer Landcorp to use new fund to raise capital buffer "from time to time"; Also, CEO Chris Kelly's personal view on TAF vote
28th Jun 12, 8:39am
by Alex Tarrant
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State-owned farmer Landcorp to use new fund to raise capital buffer "from time to time"; Also, CEO Chris Kelly's personal view on TAF vote
Asset sales bill passes into law
Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
26th Jun 12, 5:06pm
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Law allowing for partial sale of SOEs Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Solid Energy passed in Parliament
Govt eyes easy access to SOE shares
Kiwis likely to be able to sign up for SOE shares via banks, internet, as govt tries to make it easy to sell to locals
26th Jun 12, 12:27pm
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Kiwis likely to be able to sign up for SOE shares via banks, internet, as govt tries to make it easy to sell to locals
Graeme Wheeler next RBNZ Governor
Finance Minister English appoints former World Bank vice-president Graeme Wheeler as next Reserve Bank Governor, replacing outgoing Bollard
26th Jun 12, 11:17am
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Finance Minister English appoints former World Bank vice-president Graeme Wheeler as next Reserve Bank Governor, replacing outgoing Bollard
Govt sets unemployment goals
Govt sets public service targets: Wants to cut long-term beneficiary numbers 30% by 2017; Wants more skilled youngsters
25th Jun 12, 4:00pm
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Govt sets public service targets: Wants to cut long-term beneficiary numbers 30% by 2017; Wants more skilled youngsters
'Share bonus only for mums and dads'
Investor loyalty bonuses will only be for 'mum and dad' retail investors who buy SOE shares, PM Key says
25th Jun 12, 8:10am
by Alex Tarrant
Investor loyalty bonuses will only be for 'mum and dad' retail investors who buy SOE shares, PM Key says
Aussie migration off record levels
Annual net migration to Australia comes off record levels in year to May 2012, Stats NZ says; Net 39,600 cross the ditch, down from April year high
22nd Jun 12, 11:24am
by Alex Tarrant
Annual net migration to Australia comes off record levels in year to May 2012, Stats NZ says; Net 39,600 cross the ditch, down from April year high
'Six-decade generational Ponzi scheme'
Larry Kotlikoff talks to Interest.co.nz about The Clash of Generations, a six-decade generational Ponzi scheme, and why John Key should take notice
22nd Jun 12, 9:22am
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Larry Kotlikoff talks to Interest.co.nz about The Clash of Generations, a six-decade generational Ponzi scheme, and why John Key should take notice
Growth surprise in March quarter
NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
21st Jun 12, 10:55am
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NZ growth surprise in March quarter; Activity up 1.1% from December on back of manufacturing, dairy; More than double expectations
Current account hits danger zone
NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
20th Jun 12, 10:58am
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NZ current account deficit widens to 4.8% of GDP in yr to March 2012 on record Aussie bank profits; From 3.7% of GDP in yr to March 2011 and vs economist expectations of 4.6%
RBNZ has eye on credit growth
Reserve Bank taking more notice of credit growth data when deciding to hike OCR; Says inflation targeting working
19th Jun 12, 4:40pm
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Reserve Bank taking more notice of credit growth data when deciding to hike OCR; Says inflation targeting working
NZ may lend extra US$1 bln to IMF
NZ signs up to new US$1 billion IMF credit line on top of quota and 2010 credit line; Takes IMF commitments to NZ$4.2 billion
19th Jun 12, 9:37am
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NZ signs up to new US$1 billion IMF credit line on top of quota and 2010 credit line; Takes IMF commitments to NZ$4.2 billion
'No more short-term govt growth levers'
PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
19th Jun 12, 8:43am
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PM Key quizzed on unwillingness of businesses to invest, asked whether govt might step in with new plans; 'No' in the short term
Treasury may reassess forecasts
Treasury may reassess Budget 2012 forecasts before December half-year update following worse Reserve Bank outlook, PM Key says
18th Jun 12, 5:23pm
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Treasury may reassess Budget 2012 forecasts before December half-year update following worse Reserve Bank outlook, PM Key says