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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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15 years 6 months

Latest articles

'Raise retirement age to 67 by 2033'
Retirement Commission recommends raising retirement age by 2 months a year from 2020 to reach 67 in 2033
7th Dec 10, 4:04pm
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Retirement Commission recommends raising retirement age by 2 months a year from 2020 to reach 67 in 2033
Treasury ready to give SOE advice
Treasury ready to give latest advice on Crown asset ownership, releases report to improve SOE performance
7th Dec 10, 3:25pm
by Alex Tarrant
Treasury ready to give latest advice on Crown asset ownership, releases report to improve SOE performance
Surplus faster than you think - Key
PM Key says Kiwis will start spending more, but won't return to 2002-07 levels
7th Dec 10, 10:36am
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key says Kiwis will start spending more, but won't return to 2002-07 levels
We've been fiscally responsible - Key
Accounts show govt has been fiscally responsible so far this year, Prime Minister Key says
6th Dec 10, 5:10pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Accounts show govt has been fiscally responsible so far this year, Prime Minister Key says
'Give RBNZ more tools' - Labour
Labour leader Goff says Reserve Bank needs more tools to keep New Zealand dollar competitive, flags tax changes
6th Dec 10, 1:10pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour leader Goff says Reserve Bank needs more tools to keep New Zealand dollar competitive, flags tax changes
Govt warned about trade deal dangers
Green party warns government on TPP with US: Watch investment rules, dispute mechanisms
6th Dec 10, 12:07pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Green party warns government on TPP with US: Watch investment rules, dispute mechanisms
Budget deficit blows out by NZ$1.9 bln
Govt deficit NZ$1.9 bln higher than forecast in 4 mths to Oct on low corporate tax, GST receipts, Treasury says
6th Dec 10, 10:02am
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Govt deficit NZ$1.9 bln higher than forecast in 4 mths to Oct on low corporate tax, GST receipts, Treasury says
Alex's politico-economic blog roll
Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Gareth Morgan's wet dream; the left's PPP tennis; thank God for a floating Kiwi$
3rd Dec 10, 7:37pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Gareth Morgan's wet dream; the left's PPP tennis; thank God for a floating Kiwi$
'Procurement process' for key contract
Government considers future of Westpac's key 21 year-old banking deal
3rd Dec 10, 5:46pm
by Alex Tarrant
Government considers future of Westpac's key 21 year-old banking deal
'National-Act coalition in 2011'
Key to lead National-Act coalition in 2011 with 61 seats, iPredict says. Your view?
3rd Dec 10, 11:17am
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Key to lead National-Act coalition in 2011 with 61 seats, iPredict says. Your view?
'Govt likely to cut KiwiSaver contributions'
Likelihood of Govt cutting KiwiSaver contributions increasing, NBR says. Your view?
3rd Dec 10, 10:16am
by Alex Tarrant
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Likelihood of Govt cutting KiwiSaver contributions increasing, NBR says. Your view?
Rabo's deposit weapon 'a success'
RaboDirect touts new BankaRate term deposit offers a success as banks vie for domestic deposits
2nd Dec 10, 11:05am
by Alex Tarrant
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RaboDirect touts new BankaRate term deposit offers a success as banks vie for domestic deposits
Key wants tax free funds hub urgently
Get financial services hub law in by April, PM Key tells Economic Development Minister Brownlee
2nd Dec 10, 8:41am
by Alex Tarrant
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Get financial services hub law in by April, PM Key tells Economic Development Minister Brownlee
Only net 8% see higher house prices
House buying confidence slips as expectations for prices slump in 3 months to Oct, ASB survey shows
2nd Dec 10, 1:05am
by Alex Tarrant
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House buying confidence slips as expectations for prices slump in 3 months to Oct, ASB survey shows
Home loan rise heating up market?
Mortgage approvals rise 3.6% in final week of spring, value of approvals up 5.3%
1st Dec 10, 6:57pm
by Alex Tarrant
Mortgage approvals rise 3.6% in final week of spring, value of approvals up 5.3%
NZ rates high cos we're poor savers
New Zealand interest rates so high because we're not good at saving, Treasury says; Improvements will help lower NZ$
1st Dec 10, 4:55pm
by Alex Tarrant
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New Zealand interest rates so high because we're not good at saving, Treasury says; Improvements will help lower NZ$
NZ$ softens commodity price gains
NZ commodity prices hit new high in November, but strong Kiwi$ trims gains
1st Dec 10, 3:52pm
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NZ commodity prices hit new high in November, but strong Kiwi$ trims gains
'Ten ways to fix NZ'
NZ Institute says NZ needs to increase private savings, reform capital taxation in 10 issues for long term success. Your view?
1st Dec 10, 9:07am
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NZ Institute says NZ needs to increase private savings, reform capital taxation in 10 issues for long term success. Your view?
Budget 2011 'themed on savings' - Key
Budget 2011 may well be themed on savings and investment, PM John Key says
30th Nov 10, 12:15pm
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Budget 2011 may well be themed on savings and investment, PM John Key says
Building consents lowest in 15 mths
House building consents fall to lowest level since July 2009
30th Nov 10, 10:55am
by Alex Tarrant
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House building consents fall to lowest level since July 2009
Influx of bank deposits after SCF payout
Households put SCF payout in the bank; Farm lending falls in Oct from Sept, RBNZ figures show
30th Nov 10, 9:44am
by Alex Tarrant
Households put SCF payout in the bank; Farm lending falls in Oct from Sept, RBNZ figures show
'Next OCR hike in June 2011'
Economic recovery has reversed, meaning next OCR hike will be in June 2011, NZIER says
30th Nov 10, 8:47am
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Economic recovery has reversed, meaning next OCR hike will be in June 2011, NZIER says
ANZ sees OCR on hold until Q2 2011
Business confidence stronger in Nov, but inflation seen weak, meaning OCR on hold until Q2 next year, ANZ's Bagrie says
29th Nov 10, 3:46pm
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Business confidence stronger in Nov, but inflation seen weak, meaning OCR on hold until Q2 next year, ANZ's Bagrie says
Financial advisor watchdogs named
Commerce Minister Power names financial advisor disciplinary committee
29th Nov 10, 2:46pm
by Alex Tarrant
Commerce Minister Power names financial advisor disciplinary committee
Expand Auckland MUL, Bayleys says
Super City Council should expand Auckland Metropolitan Urban Limits for more commercial, residential development, Bayleys says
29th Nov 10, 12:16pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Super City Council should expand Auckland Metropolitan Urban Limits for more commercial, residential development, Bayleys says