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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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'NZ's credit almost maxed out'
Savings Working Group looks at auto enrollment, fewer providers and a more wholesale approach to KiwiSaver
by Alex Tarrant
18
Savings Working Group looks at auto enrollment, fewer providers and a more wholesale approach to KiwiSaver
Households spend more than they earn
Kiwis' still spending more than they earn, although dis-savings are declining, new Stats NZ measure shows
by Alex Tarrant
14
Kiwis' still spending more than they earn, although dis-savings are declining, new Stats NZ measure shows
Credit reporting shake-up
More information including drivers licence numbers to be used in credit reports to 'help avoid mistakes'
by Alex Tarrant
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More information including drivers licence numbers to be used in credit reports to 'help avoid mistakes'
'Manufacturing better than we thought'
NZ's manufacturing sector could be stronger than thought, indicating positive GDP growth for Q3, BNZ says
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ's manufacturing sector could be stronger than thought, indicating positive GDP growth for Q3, BNZ says
Confidence lowest in 18 months
Consumer confidence falls to lowest in 18 months as households remain cautious on spending, Westpac survey shows
by Alex Tarrant
6
Consumer confidence falls to lowest in 18 months as households remain cautious on spending, Westpac survey shows
Consumers see real house price falls
Consumer confidence falls in December, real house prices tipped to fall over next few years, ANZ says
by Alex Tarrant
14
Consumer confidence falls in December, real house prices tipped to fall over next few years, ANZ says
Kiwibank cuts term deposit rates
Kiwibank cuts 6 month and 1 year term deposit rates by 10 basis points
by Alex Tarrant
Kiwibank cuts 6 month and 1 year term deposit rates by 10 basis points
National still needs ACT or Maori party
National to lead next coalition government with ACT, United Future, iPredict says in latest election snapshot
by Alex Tarrant
National to lead next coalition government with ACT, United Future, iPredict says in latest election snapshot
Council rates up 8.3% in yr to Sept
Local authorities raise rates income by 8.3% in Sept quarter from year ago vs CPI inflation of 1.5%. Your view?
by Alex Tarrant
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Local authorities raise rates income by 8.3% in Sept quarter from year ago vs CPI inflation of 1.5%. Your view?
Govt looks to keep workers on Coast
Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt to look at options to keep Pike River workers on West coast as Aussies try to poach them; Could include Solid Energy expansion, Arnold Hydro
'Don't panic about budget,' Key says
PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan
by Alex Tarrant
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PM John Key says New Zealanders should not panic over fiscal situation; Goff accuses Key of having no plan
National MP Wong resigns
National MP Pansy Wong resigns, triggering by-election in Botany next year
by Alex Tarrant
12
National MP Pansy Wong resigns, triggering by-election in Botany next year
Key warns budget worse than forecast
PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
by Alex Tarrant
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PM John Key warns budget worse than forecast and 'at outer limits of what we'd regard as acceptable'
Alex's politico-economic blogroll
Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Raise the retirement age; 50% top tax rate; Public benefits of private ownership
by Alex Tarrant
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Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Raise the retirement age; 50% top tax rate; Public benefits of private ownership
'Urgent need to finalise leaky loan guarantees'
Government needs to finalise guarantee for banks on leaky home loans to break log-jam, home owner says
by Alex Tarrant
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Government needs to finalise guarantee for banks on leaky home loans to break log-jam, home owner says
Brash in a new right wing party?
Will Don Brash be part of a new right wing party for 2011 election? iPredict asks
by Alex Tarrant
9
Will Don Brash be part of a new right wing party for 2011 election? iPredict asks
Opposition MPs go after Westpac CEO
Opposition MPs attack Westpac CEO George Frazis' NZ$5 million pay package in first reading of Westpac bill
by Alex Tarrant
5
Opposition MPs attack Westpac CEO George Frazis' NZ$5 million pay package in first reading of Westpac bill
'Give FMA power to look after little guys'
Financial Markets Authority should have power to take civil action on behalf of smaller investors, NZSA says
by Alex Tarrant
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Financial Markets Authority should have power to take civil action on behalf of smaller investors, NZSA says
Card spending up 1.1% in November
Electronic card spending up 1.1% in November from October, Stats NZ says
by Alex Tarrant
Electronic card spending up 1.1% in November from October, Stats NZ says
RBNZ takes stab at govt deficit
RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
by Alex Tarrant
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RBNZ's Bollard says if govt gets structural deficit under control, interest rates could be lower, exchange rate will come down
Retirement talk OK, but Key won't budge
PM Key says conversation on retirement age OK, but won't budge despite Retirement Commission recommendation
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key says conversation on retirement age OK, but won't budge despite Retirement Commission recommendation
ASB cuts Q3 growth forecast
ASB cuts 3rd quarter GDP growth forecast to 0.2% from 0.5% after weaker than expected manufacturing figures
by Alex Tarrant
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ASB cuts 3rd quarter GDP growth forecast to 0.2% from 0.5% after weaker than expected manufacturing figures
Drought declared north of Auckland
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge
by Alex Tarrant
5
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares medium level drought zone in all areas north of Auckland Harbour Bridge
Should electoral terms be changed?
Govt to review size of Parliament, length of electoral term in constitutional review. Your view?
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt to review size of Parliament, length of electoral term in constitutional review. Your view?
Goff wants Tax Working Group comeback
Labour leader Goff calls for Tax Working Group to tackle tax avoidance to take pressure off middle classes
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour leader Goff calls for Tax Working Group to tackle tax avoidance to take pressure off middle classes