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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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'More traction for monetary policy'
RBNZ's monetary policy to gain traction as more Kiwis move on to floating mortgage rates, Governor Bollard says
by Alex Tarrant
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RBNZ's monetary policy to gain traction as more Kiwis move on to floating mortgage rates, Governor Bollard says
Bollard says not pressured by govt
RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
by Alex Tarrant
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RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
Govt: 'Get creative with insurance'
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
by Alex Tarrant
Govt unlikely to meddle in insurance market, Asst Earthquake Minister Williamson says; Recommends people get creative
157 a day leave for Australia in Jan
Number of Kiwis leaving permanently for Australia jumps 40% in Jan from year ago, Stats NZ figures show
by Alex Tarrant
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Number of Kiwis leaving permanently for Australia jumps 40% in Jan from year ago, Stats NZ figures show
Goff steps up skills shortage calls
Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour leader Goff steps up call for govt to act on skills shortage to deal with Canty rebuild, Auckland housing shortage and leaky homes repairs
Goff: 'Building skills shortage looms'
Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
by Alex Tarrant
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Major trades skills shortage looms as Christchurch needs workers for rebuild, Labour leader Goff says
Building consents down 17% in Jan
Jan building consents down 17% from year ago; monthly trend still negative, Stats NZ figures show
by Alex Tarrant
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Jan building consents down 17% from year ago; monthly trend still negative, Stats NZ figures show
Govt may buy damaged private land
Govt may buy damaged land to help owners move on following Christchurch quakes, PM Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt may buy damaged land to help owners move on following Christchurch quakes, PM Key says
'No choice on debt rise this year'
Govt has no choice but to increase debt this year; No new taxes expected to pay for quakes, Bill English says
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt has no choice but to increase debt this year; No new taxes expected to pay for quakes, Bill English says
PM: 'OCR cut would help'
Lower interest rates would help NZ, Prime Minister John Key says ahead of Reserve bank's OCR decision on Thursday
by Alex Tarrant
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Lower interest rates would help NZ, Prime Minister John Key says ahead of Reserve bank's OCR decision on Thursday
Quakes to cost NZ$15b, hit tax take
Treasury estimates Christchurch quakes to cost NZ$15 billion, tax take could be down NZ$5 billion over 5 years
by Alex Tarrant
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Treasury estimates Christchurch quakes to cost NZ$15 billion, tax take could be down NZ$5 billion over 5 years
Westpac sees 6% GDP growth
Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild
by Alex Tarrant
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Westpac forecasts 6% GDP growth in year to June 2012 on govt spending, Christchurch rebuild
Alex's politico-economic blogroll
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
by Alex Tarrant
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
Key eyes Working for Families cuts
Govt to look at cuts for high Working for Families earners, Prime Minister John Key says
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt to look at cuts for high Working for Families earners, Prime Minister John Key says
Power to leave politics at election
Commerce Minister Simon Power to retire from politics at next election
by Alex Tarrant
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Commerce Minister Simon Power to retire from politics at next election
House sale listings rise 10% in Feb
House sale listings rise 10% in Feb, but low sales volumes mean unsold inventory rises too, realestate.co.nz says
by Alex Tarrant
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House sale listings rise 10% in Feb, but low sales volumes mean unsold inventory rises too, realestate.co.nz says
Treasury keeps eye on China bubble
Treasury monitoring price bubble in China; NZ in trouble if Eurocrisis goes past Spain, Secretary Whitehead says
by Alex Tarrant
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Treasury monitoring price bubble in China; NZ in trouble if Eurocrisis goes past Spain, Secretary Whitehead says
Govt sets Christchurch support plan
PM Key announces initial support package for workers and businesses in Christchurch
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key announces initial support package for workers and businesses in Christchurch
Small trade surplus in Jan
Strong dairy prices dominate increase in goods exports, contribute to small merchandise trade surplus in Jan, Stats NZ says
by Alex Tarrant
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Strong dairy prices dominate increase in goods exports, contribute to small merchandise trade surplus in Jan, Stats NZ says
EQC levy may be tripled to NZ$180
PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
Govt borrowing likely to increase
Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
by Alex Tarrant
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Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
Banks want govt to share leaky losses
Bankers association recommends 'loss sharing' between banks and govt should be looked at in leaky homes bill
by Alex Tarrant
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Bankers association recommends 'loss sharing' between banks and govt should be looked at in leaky homes bill
2011 Census cancelled after quake
Government cancels 2011 Census after quake, but will pay 7,000 workers
by Alex Tarrant
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Government cancels 2011 Census after quake, but will pay 7,000 workers
Govt definitely covered with reinsurance
Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
by Alex Tarrant
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Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
Key sees 'broader' economic support
PM Key to talk to CEOs of NZ's 40 biggest companies on possible assistance package
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key to talk to CEOs of NZ's 40 biggest companies on possible assistance package