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Gareth Vaughan

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Gareth is editor of interest.co.nz and has worked for more than 25 years as a financial journalist in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has received awards in the EY Business Journalism Awards, Canon Media Awards, and Shareholders' Association Business Journalism Awards.

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16 years 7 months

Latest articles

2026
Will this election year be dominated by the economy, or could international events take centre stage?
Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
Electricity and gas prices jump, food price growth slows, Statistics NZ says. Did inflation end 2025 above 3%?
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
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ANZ NZ and 2degrees pooling other companies in phishing fight
As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
by Gareth Vaughan
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As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
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Peters criticises RBNZ's Breman for joining other central bankers in backing Trump targeted US Fed Chairman
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Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump
by Gareth Vaughan
23
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump
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Glut of homes for sale restraining property value increases, QV says
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QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest
by Gareth Vaughan
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QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest
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RBNZ Financial Policy Committee members to include ex-APRA & Afterpay manager
Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'
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QSBO shows business confidence at its highest level since March 2014
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
US Fed Chairman says political pressure and intimidation threatens Fed independence
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'
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Open banking style changes coming to electricity sector from September
'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
by Gareth Vaughan
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'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
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Kiwibank $500m capital raise off the table after terms couldn't be agreed with investors
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Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
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Fitch sees scope for upgrades to big NZ banks' credit ratings
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
by Gareth Vaughan
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
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'We do not operate a zero failure regime,' RBNZ's Anna Breman says
Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says
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What will the RBNZ bank capital changes mean for deposit rates?
Reserve Bank says new bank capital requirements will see interest rates paid to depositors 'fall slightly'
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank says new bank capital requirements will see interest rates paid to depositors 'fall slightly'
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RBNZ pledges increased debt availability and lower interest rates as it reduces banks' high quality capital requirements
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Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says
by Gareth Vaughan
23
Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says
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New government super ministry to support 'ambitious reform agenda'
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Government outlines plans for the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to be up and running from July next year
by Gareth Vaughan
23
Government outlines plans for the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to be up and running from July next year
RBNZ agrees to $6.73m ASB penalty for anti-money laundering breaches
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ASB acknowledges anti-money laundering failures as RBNZ files civil court case; ASB CEO apologises
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB acknowledges anti-money laundering failures as RBNZ files civil court case; ASB CEO apologises
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A Top 5 resurrection: Inflation targeting, asset bubbles & a no s**t Sherlock moment
Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
by Gareth Vaughan
9
Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance
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'The construction boom in data centres, and the associated borrowing, warrants close monitoring'
Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit
by Gareth Vaughan
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Institute of International Finance debt monitor flags growing leverage in the AI sector, sees momentum for private credit
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SBS Bank's Finance Now launches vehicle fleet payment service
Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management
by Gareth Vaughan
Finance Now working with Visa and others in open-loop payment system for vehicle fleet management
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MBIE investigating 'matters that have been raised' about FMA Chairman Craig Stobo
FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him
by Gareth Vaughan
FMA Chairman Craig Stobo temporarily steps down while MBIE investigates matters raised about him
'Bureaucracy for its own sake' removed by anti-money laundering Ministerial Exemptions
Currency exchanger, fuel card system, payment provider and insurer granted AML exemptions
by Gareth Vaughan
Currency exchanger, fuel card system, payment provider and insurer granted AML exemptions
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RBNZ confirms Rodger Finlay as Chairman, adds new board member
After a year of 'wide-ranging change,' Reserve Bank names Rodger Finlay as ongoing Chairman, adds Rhiannon McKinnon to board
by Gareth Vaughan
After a year of 'wide-ranging change,' Reserve Bank names Rodger Finlay as ongoing Chairman, adds Rhiannon McKinnon to board
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Business lobby groups propose 'fair, workable solution' to government's planned surcharge ban
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Eleventh hour attempt by business groups to convince government not to ban surcharging, suggest capping them instead
by Gareth Vaughan
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Eleventh hour attempt by business groups to convince government not to ban surcharging, suggest capping them instead
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Co-operative Bank penalty for unreasonable fees to be determined by High Court
Commerce Commission and Co-operative Bank reach settlement over unreasonable fees self reported by the bank
by Gareth Vaughan
Commerce Commission and Co-operative Bank reach settlement over unreasonable fees self reported by the bank
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Banks now allowed to share anti-money laundering information to help fight fraud & scams
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Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee hails move to broaden banks' ability to share information to combat fraudsters and scammers
by Gareth Vaughan
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Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee hails move to broaden banks' ability to share information to combat fraudsters and scammers