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Dave Arnath

Tax barrister with the law firm Stace Hammond and a former prosecutor with the IRD. He specializes in helping former students get on top of their loan repayments.

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Apr 22, 2025 • 19min

Are student loan interest rates, penalties blocking returns?

Dave Arnath, a tax barrister with expertise in student loans, tackles the financial plight of New Zealanders living abroad. He reveals how escalating penalties and high interest rates complicate loan repayments for borrowers overseas. Arnath discusses the potential for penalty remission, emphasizing the need for compassion in repayment frameworks. The conversation also highlights the economic impact of rising rates on returning entrepreneurs, calling for flexible policy solutions to support these Kiwis while balancing taxpayer interests.