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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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'We've been good Keynesians in NZ'
NZ not set to follow UK back into recession because of government austerity, PM Key says; 'We've done it the Keynesian way'
30th Apr 12, 8:05am
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NZ not set to follow UK back into recession because of government austerity, PM Key says; 'We've done it the Keynesian way'
DBH reveals new foundation rules
Department of Building and Housing announces long-awaited-for foundation guidelines for 'green-blue' Christchurch homes
27th Apr 12, 5:06pm
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Department of Building and Housing announces long-awaited-for foundation guidelines for 'green-blue' Christchurch homes
Fay group appeals Crafar sale, again
Latest govt approval for Shanghai Pengxin to buy Crafar Farms to be appealed in High Court by Michael Fay-led NZ consortium
27th Apr 12, 12:33pm
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Latest govt approval for Shanghai Pengxin to buy Crafar Farms to be appealed in High Court by Michael Fay-led NZ consortium
Westpac flip flops on floating vs fixed
Floating mortgage rates now look more attractive than fixed following RBNZ rate comments, Westpac says in about turn from March
27th Apr 12, 12:05pm
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Floating mortgage rates now look more attractive than fixed following RBNZ rate comments, Westpac says in about turn from March
Why Bill English doesn't like QE
NZ not going to be printing money, Finance Minister English says; 'It sets off a whole train of future problems'
26th Apr 12, 4:10pm
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NZ not going to be printing money, Finance Minister English says; 'It sets off a whole train of future problems'
Surplus track on shaky ground
Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit
26th Apr 12, 12:59pm
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Govt sticks to surplus track despite latest projections showing NZ$1 bln deterioration in 2014/15 balance from NZ$370 mln surplus to NZ$640 mln deficit
Govt to sell NZ$900 mln in bonds
Treasury's Debt Management Office to auction NZ$900 million worth of bonds; Largest tender since Sept 2011
26th Apr 12, 12:30pm
by Alex Tarrant
Treasury's Debt Management Office to auction NZ$900 million worth of bonds; Largest tender since Sept 2011
OCR on hold at 2.5%
OCR on hold at 2.5%; Reserve Bank indicates ‘lower for longer’ bias if NZ$ stays high and other settings don’t change
26th Apr 12, 9:07am
by Alex Tarrant
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OCR on hold at 2.5%; Reserve Bank indicates ‘lower for longer’ bias if NZ$ stays high and other settings don’t change
Building & construction key to growth
Moving DBH's building & construction policy into 'Super Ministry' will better align it with energy and comms infrastructure policy, Joyce says
24th Apr 12, 12:15pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Moving DBH's building & construction policy into 'Super Ministry' will better align it with energy and comms infrastructure policy, Joyce says
Key cool on leasehold for foreigners
PM Key not keen on only letting foreigners lease NZ land, says won't be much different to freehold; 'But a govt could always do it'
24th Apr 12, 11:01am
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key not keen on only letting foreigners lease NZ land, says won't be much different to freehold; 'But a govt could always do it'
NZ considers giving IMF more funds
NZ watching what other small economies do before committing to expansion of IMF funds, following US$430 bln G-20 pledge
24th Apr 12, 9:32am
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NZ watching what other small economies do before committing to expansion of IMF funds, following US$430 bln G-20 pledge
'OCR should stay on hold'
OCR should stay on hold this Thursday, shadow RBNZ board says; More weight given to need to raise rates than in March, but 25% chance of a cut
24th Apr 12, 8:39am
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OCR should stay on hold this Thursday, shadow RBNZ board says; More weight given to need to raise rates than in March, but 25% chance of a cut
Convention centre may need tax cash
Govt still open to convention centre deal if taxpayer funds are required, but preferred option is if Sky City pays the lot, PM Key says
23rd Apr 12, 5:16pm
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Govt still open to convention centre deal if taxpayer funds are required, but preferred option is if Sky City pays the lot, PM Key says
'No trade barriers to plain packaging'
NZ can't be sued by tobacco companies over plain packaging law, PM Key says; 'They can take us to court, but it doesn't mean they're right'
23rd Apr 12, 8:44am
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NZ can't be sued by tobacco companies over plain packaging law, PM Key says; 'They can take us to court, but it doesn't mean they're right'
No need for foreign investment law change
No need for foreign investment law change following Crafar farms saga, PM Key says; Govt would act if there's a wholesale run on farmland
23rd Apr 12, 7:50am
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No need for foreign investment law change following Crafar farms saga, PM Key says; Govt would act if there's a wholesale run on farmland
Crafar sale serves Baby Boomers right
Opinion: Good riddance baby boomers; Why the sale of the Crafar Farms to the Chinese serves you right, from generation Y
20th Apr 12, 4:25pm
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Opinion: Good riddance baby boomers; Why the sale of the Crafar Farms to the Chinese serves you right, from generation Y
What Shanghai Pengxin will do next
Shanghai Pengxin outlines its next plans following govt approval to buy the Crafar Farms; Fonterra might stay involved
20th Apr 12, 3:31pm
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Shanghai Pengxin outlines its next plans following govt approval to buy the Crafar Farms; Fonterra might stay involved
Pengxin Crafar bid approved
Govt Ministers again approve Shanghai Pengxin's purchase of Crafar Farms, following revised Overseas Investment Office recommendation
20th Apr 12, 11:13am
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Govt Ministers again approve Shanghai Pengxin's purchase of Crafar Farms, following revised Overseas Investment Office recommendation
Govt eyes chairman approval power
Govt considering giving itself special power to approve or deny energy company board chairs following partial floats, English says
20th Apr 12, 10:08am
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Govt considering giving itself special power to approve or deny energy company board chairs following partial floats, English says
Earthquake bonds raise NZ$25 mln
Govt's Budget 2011 earthquake bonds raise NZ$25 million in almost a year; Quake rate now 2.75%, down from 4% on Budget day
20th Apr 12, 9:07am
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Govt's Budget 2011 earthquake bonds raise NZ$25 million in almost a year; Quake rate now 2.75%, down from 4% on Budget day
The Crimson connection
Crimson Financial Service & Trust, an NZ registered, offshore financial services provider calls itself a 'trading bank' in Companies Office filing
19th Apr 12, 4:18pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Crimson Financial Service & Trust, an NZ registered, offshore financial services provider calls itself a 'trading bank' in Companies Office filing
Len Brown backs Sky City centre
BusinessDesk: Len Brown backs ‘breakeven’ convention centre, struggles with gambling implications
19th Apr 12, 4:06pm
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BusinessDesk: Len Brown backs ‘breakeven’ convention centre, struggles with gambling implications
CPI up 0.5% in March qtr
CPI inflation rises 0.5% in March qtr from Dec on higher ciggie prices, in line with market expectations, below RBNZ’s 0.7% pick
19th Apr 12, 10:55am
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CPI inflation rises 0.5% in March qtr from Dec on higher ciggie prices, in line with market expectations, below RBNZ’s 0.7% pick
RBNZ warns on dodgy pyramid company
RBNZ warns on dodgy 'Bancorp' pyramid scheme claiming registration under fake law; Claims bogus alliances with ANZ, ASB; Uses virtual Auckland offices
18th Apr 12, 12:03pm
by Alex Tarrant
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RBNZ warns on dodgy 'Bancorp' pyramid scheme claiming registration under fake law; Claims bogus alliances with ANZ, ASB; Uses virtual Auckland offices
Kiwibank wants forex, risk platforms
Kiwibank puts out tender for foreign exchange trading platform in drive to grow financial markets operations
17th Apr 12, 4:30pm
by Alex Tarrant
Kiwibank puts out tender for foreign exchange trading platform in drive to grow financial markets operations