Tony Alexander
Are economists obsessed with Auckland's growth and growing divergence with the rest of NZ actually stuck in the dark ages?
21st Mar 15, 10:46am
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Are economists obsessed with Auckland's growth and growing divergence with the rest of NZ actually stuck in the dark ages?
BNZ chief economist sees little chance of regions catching up the Auckland house price rises during this economic cycle
19th Mar 15, 12:07pm
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BNZ chief economist sees little chance of regions catching up the Auckland house price rises during this economic cycle
Parity party could be pending, with economists suggesting the NZ dollar may reach parity with Aussie counterpart
17th Feb 15, 5:30pm
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Parity party could be pending, with economists suggesting the NZ dollar may reach parity with Aussie counterpart
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Big call on migrant levels, sharing a success story, consumer debt rising fast, swap rates fall, flatten
28th Nov 14, 4:10pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Big call on migrant levels, sharing a success story, consumer debt rising fast, swap rates fall, flatten
BNZ's Tony Alexander thinks Auckland house prices will keep rising and agrees with the RBNZ that it's too early to ease LVR restrictions
14th Nov 14, 11:00am
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BNZ's Tony Alexander thinks Auckland house prices will keep rising and agrees with the RBNZ that it's too early to ease LVR restrictions
BNZ chief economist says targeting housing market by trying to alter migration flows 'well down on list of things that could usefully be done for housing affordability'
30th May 14, 11:49am
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BNZ chief economist says targeting housing market by trying to alter migration flows 'well down on list of things that could usefully be done for housing affordability'
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
16th May 14, 10:48am
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
2nd May 14, 9:56am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey, which attempted to quantify foreign house buying, has been canned
28th Apr 14, 1:57pm
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey, which attempted to quantify foreign house buying, has been canned
BNZ’s Tony Alexander says there is 'nothing inequitable' about regional housing markets suffering because of LVR rules
17th Apr 14, 11:01am
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BNZ’s Tony Alexander says there is 'nothing inequitable' about regional housing markets suffering because of LVR rules
BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland
14th Apr 14, 8:25am
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BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland
Key cites Tony Alexander's research in saying net buying of homes by foreigners may be "zero"; Cunliffe points to Chinese home buyers by phone
9th Apr 14, 3:07pm
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Key cites Tony Alexander's research in saying net buying of homes by foreigners may be "zero"; Cunliffe points to Chinese home buyers by phone
Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground
8th Apr 14, 1:39pm
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Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
17th Mar 14, 2:26pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
17th Feb 14, 2:52pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
The Interesties 2013: Our annual awards are back
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
16th Dec 13, 9:32am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
13th Dec 13, 12:10pm
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BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
9th Dec 13, 4:12pm
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BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
BNZ chief economist says the cost of shoring up the stability of the financial sector is being borne by would-be first home buyers
25th Nov 13, 12:36pm
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BNZ chief economist says the cost of shoring up the stability of the financial sector is being borne by would-be first home buyers
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
21st Nov 13, 9:05am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
14th Nov 13, 9:42am
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
11th Nov 13, 11:34am
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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
25th Oct 13, 11:53am
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BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
17th Oct 13, 3:08pm
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BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending