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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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Key cites rent rises in anti-CGT view
Auckland housing shortage, rent rises, one of the reasons I don't like capital gains tax, PM Key says
by Alex Tarrant
13
Auckland housing shortage, rent rises, one of the reasons I don't like capital gains tax, PM Key says
Govt details local council reforms
Govt announces local council reform package in bid to keep rates rises down and council debt under control
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt announces local council reform package in bid to keep rates rises down and council debt under control
'We pay dam good dividends'
Meridian Energy looking forward to partial sale; 'Is a strong cash generator with high yields and excellent dividend prospects'
by Alex Tarrant
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Meridian Energy looking forward to partial sale; 'Is a strong cash generator with high yields and excellent dividend prospects'
'No short-term quake rentals'
Near impossible for quake-hit residents to find short-term rental accommodation, REINZ says
by Alex Tarrant
Near impossible for quake-hit residents to find short-term rental accommodation, REINZ says
Housing market set to take off - Key
NZ housing market, particularly Auckland, set to take off again, PM Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ housing market, particularly Auckland, set to take off again, PM Key says
Govt council shake-up looms
Govt's local council shake-up looms; Less likely to be rates caps, but will look at ways to encourage councils to keep hikes down, Key says
by Alex Tarrant
25
Govt's local council shake-up looms; Less likely to be rates caps, but will look at ways to encourage councils to keep hikes down, Key says
'No Auckland house price bubble'
Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
by Alex Tarrant
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Auckland Council needs to ensure more low-cost housing is built, English says; 'No runaway bubble in Auckland housing market'
Treasury revisits property tax ideas
Ministers may soon face difficult choice of tax changes to further dis-incentivise property investment, Treasury says
by Alex Tarrant
21
Ministers may soon face difficult choice of tax changes to further dis-incentivise property investment, Treasury says
NZ set to help with Greek bailout
NZ expects to be called on to help with €130 billion Greek bailout through IMF credit lines; Could we be lending over NZ$200 million?
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ expects to be called on to help with €130 billion Greek bailout through IMF credit lines; Could we be lending over NZ$200 million?
Tax credits, benefits hiked for inflation
Working for Families tax credits hiked 5.3%, benefit payments hiked 1.77%, Super payments by 2.65%; 'To cover for inflation'
by Alex Tarrant
21
Working for Families tax credits hiked 5.3%, benefit payments hiked 1.77%, Super payments by 2.65%; 'To cover for inflation'
Key hits back at TV3 report
PM Key hits back at TV3 report that suggested he misled public over National's desire to sell SOEs, cut public sector workers
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key hits back at TV3 report that suggested he misled public over National's desire to sell SOEs, cut public sector workers
Key unveils 'Super Ministry'
PM Key unveils 'super ministry' merging Ministries of Economic Development, Science and Innovation, Dept of Labour, Building and Housing
by Alex Tarrant
28
PM Key unveils 'super ministry' merging Ministries of Economic Development, Science and Innovation, Dept of Labour, Building and Housing
Labour's Shearer still keen on CGT
Labour leader David Shearer still keen on capital gains tax, but not so much on NZ$5,000 tax-free threshold
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour leader David Shearer still keen on capital gains tax, but not so much on NZ$5,000 tax-free threshold
Life stages KiwiSaver eyed
English's strong comments on govt KiwiSaver contributions don't foreshadow further cuts; 'Govt keen for scheme to be stable'
by Alex Tarrant
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English's strong comments on govt KiwiSaver contributions don't foreshadow further cuts; 'Govt keen for scheme to be stable'
GFC cost NZ economy 7ys, NZIER says
NZ economy back in 2005 due to recession after the chase for short-term borrowed growth came to an end, NZIER says
by Alex Tarrant
NZ economy back in 2005 due to recession after the chase for short-term borrowed growth came to an end, NZIER says
'Bubble settings still there'
Economic settings that led to excessive borrowing still there, Labour finance spokesman David Parker says; 'Policy changes needed'
by Alex Tarrant
28
Economic settings that led to excessive borrowing still there, Labour finance spokesman David Parker says; 'Policy changes needed'
'Cycle trail employed 700 people'
National cycle trail, stemming from 2009 Jobs summit, has created more than 700 jobs so far, PM Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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National cycle trail, stemming from 2009 Jobs summit, has created more than 700 jobs so far, PM Key says
'Fear a good thing in the right place'
Kiwis being scared into saving as they watch developments overseas and realise there is no more free lunch, English says
by Alex Tarrant
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Kiwis being scared into saving as they watch developments overseas and realise there is no more free lunch, English says
Govt won't appeal Crafar ruling
Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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Government won't appeal High Court ruling ordering Overseas Investment Office to set aside and reconsider Crafar farm sale, PM Key says
Dear Labour: Revise and re-submit
Opinion: Dear Labour. Please revise and re-submit Shearer's desired Overseas Investment Act changes; Sunday's rush job doesn't look good
by Alex Tarrant
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Opinion: Dear Labour. Please revise and re-submit Shearer's desired Overseas Investment Act changes; Sunday's rush job doesn't look good
Fonterra cuts payout forecast
Fonterra cuts 2011/12 payout forecast 15c to NZ$6.75-NZ$6.85/kg milksolids due to high NZ$ and global production, economic uncertainty
by Alex Tarrant
19
Fonterra cuts 2011/12 payout forecast 15c to NZ$6.75-NZ$6.85/kg milksolids due to high NZ$ and global production, economic uncertainty
'Ports dispute shows need for competitiveness'
Ports dispute highlights need for NZ companies to be competitive, or risk substitution from overseas companies, Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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Ports dispute highlights need for NZ companies to be competitive, or risk substitution from overseas companies, Key says
Card spending falls in February
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in February from January; 'Trading conditions remain uncertain'
by Alex Tarrant
BusinessDesk: NZ credit, debit card spending falls in February from January; 'Trading conditions remain uncertain'
Want 100% finance? Come to Welly
Wellington apartment building owner and his bank offer 100% finance to Gen-Xers to buy three apartments; Offers "potential to avert years of hard saving"
by Alex Tarrant
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Wellington apartment building owner and his bank offer 100% finance to Gen-Xers to buy three apartments; Offers "potential to avert years of hard saving"
RBNZ eyes housing market controls
RBNZ not expecting strong house price pressure, but eyes LVR, bank capital controls if market returns to boom times; 'Quake rebuild needs to be large-scale'
by Alex Tarrant
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RBNZ not expecting strong house price pressure, but eyes LVR, bank capital controls if market returns to boom times; 'Quake rebuild needs to be large-scale'