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Bernard Hickey

About

Bernard is back as a senior contributor on interest.co.nz. Until September 30, 2012 he was the managing editor here. He had previously worked for 18 years for Reuters, the FT Group and Fairfax as a financial journalist and editor. He is now the publisher of The Kaka.

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16 years 10 months

Latest articles

90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Irish rating slashed; Europe divided; ECB stressed; South Korean capital levy; Big Leaky Buildings ruling; Mark Hotchin's snarl
by Bernard Hickey
41
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Irish rating slashed; Europe divided; ECB stressed; South Korean capital levy; Big Leaky Buildings ruling; Mark Hotchin's snarl
Mortgagee sales down in Sept
Mortgagee sales trend down in September, Terralink reports
by Bernard Hickey
3
Mortgagee sales trend down in September, Terralink reports
We need 2 debt-shy curmudgeons
Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
by Bernard Hickey
62
Why John Key's relaxed approach to growing public debt is dangerous and why Bill English should help him embrace the curmudgeon within
Roost Home Loan Affordability for Nov
First home buyer affordability improves as cheaper house prices stay flat, but standard affordability worsens. Your view?
by Bernard Hickey
31
First home buyer affordability improves as cheaper house prices stay flat, but standard affordability worsens. Your view?
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint: 6 Chinese rate hikes to come; IMF warns NZ house prices overvalued; Ugly Greek riots; The quiet before the European storm; Dilbert
by Bernard Hickey
64
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint: 6 Chinese rate hikes to come; IMF warns NZ house prices overvalued; Ugly Greek riots; The quiet before the European storm; Dilbert
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$ weaker after poor confidence figures; Lower Christmas spend seen; Hotchin struggling on NZ$1,000/wk; SCF receiverships
by Bernard Hickey
48
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$ weaker after poor confidence figures; Lower Christmas spend seen; Hotchin struggling on NZ$1,000/wk; SCF receiverships
Thursday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Thursday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: The insularity of the Fed; Nostalgia for the D-mark; China and Russia hunt for US$ alternative; Goldman's golden men; Dilbert
by Bernard Hickey
22
Thursday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: The insularity of the Fed; Nostalgia for the D-mark; China and Russia hunt for US$ alternative; Goldman's golden men; Dilbert
The problem with covered bonds
Opinion: Why covered bonds risk turbo-charging New Zealand's foreign debt appetite and derailing our economic rebirth
by Bernard Hickey
59
Opinion: Why covered bonds risk turbo-charging New Zealand's foreign debt appetite and derailing our economic rebirth
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$ below 74 USc and below 75 Ac; Moody's threatens Spanish downgrade; Vietnam downgraded; Fletcher's big Aussie move
by Bernard Hickey
26
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$ below 74 USc and below 75 Ac; Moody's threatens Spanish downgrade; Vietnam downgraded; Fletcher's big Aussie move
Drought declared for Waikato
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
by Bernard Hickey
8
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
Wednesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Wednesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Stagflation in China?; Turning Zim dollars into blood diamonds; When competition is a bad thing; Dilbert
by Bernard Hickey
18
Wednesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Stagflation in China?; Turning Zim dollars into blood diamonds; When competition is a bad thing; Dilbert
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Federal Reserve holds rates low; Petrol price nearing NZ$2/ltr; Euro markets calmer; Riots in Rome
by Bernard Hickey
22
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Federal Reserve holds rates low; Petrol price nearing NZ$2/ltr; Euro markets calmer; Riots in Rome
Tuesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Tuesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Covered bonds help Australasian banks import low European rates; How the US FTA failed for Australia; 'Don't Panic, Captain Mainwaring!'; Dilbert
by Bernard Hickey
14
Tuesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Covered bonds help Australasian banks import low European rates; How the US FTA failed for Australia; 'Don't Panic, Captain Mainwaring!'; Dilbert
What a NZ bankruptcy might look like
Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
by Bernard Hickey
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Opinion: Why the Australian government and its banks are crucial if New Zealand were to be judged bankrupt
Govt reveals NZ$15.6 bln deficit
Govt reveals NZ$15.6 bln cash deficit for 2010/11 and plans to borrow NZ$10.5 bln extra over next 3 years
by Bernard Hickey
78
Govt reveals NZ$15.6 bln cash deficit for 2010/11 and plans to borrow NZ$10.5 bln extra over next 3 years
REINZ reports November bounce
REINZ reports property volumes and median price rose in November as 'late Spring flush' boosts activity
by Bernard Hickey
75
REINZ reports property volumes and median price rose in November as 'late Spring flush' boosts activity
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$, A$ rise on relief that China holds rates; Auckland Super City rates to rise 4.9%; Drought, storm may cost NZ$1 bln
by Bernard Hickey
30
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ$, A$ rise on relief that China holds rates; Auckland Super City rates to rise 4.9%; Drought, storm may cost NZ$1 bln
ASB, Rabo change term deposit rates
ASB cuts 3 month and 6 month term deposit rates after RBNZ's dovish monetary policy outlook
by Bernard Hickey
2
ASB cuts 3 month and 6 month term deposit rates after RBNZ's dovish monetary policy outlook
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Chinese property 50% overvalued; China 'biggest bubble of all time'; US to invade Mexico?; Cactus Kate vs Rob Alloway; Dilberts
by Bernard Hickey
23
Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Chinese property 50% overvalued; China 'biggest bubble of all time'; US to invade Mexico?; Cactus Kate vs Rob Alloway; Dilberts
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Chinese inflation surge makes tightening more likely; Australia unveils banking reforms, including covered bonds
by Bernard Hickey
16
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Chinese inflation surge makes tightening more likely; Australia unveils banking reforms, including covered bonds
Poll result: 45% wanted rate cut
Poll result: 45% of our readers wanted RBNZ to cut the OCR
by Bernard Hickey
2
Poll result: 45% of our readers wanted RBNZ to cut the OCR
The outlook for fixed and floating rates
Opinion: What the RBNZ's MPS means for fixed and floating mortgage rates
by Bernard Hickey
10
Opinion: What the RBNZ's MPS means for fixed and floating mortgage rates
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint: America's rolling bankruptcy; Can China start consuming?; 'Restructure the Euro debt'; UK peasants start revolting; Angry fecking Irish; Dilbert
by Bernard Hickey
39
Friday's Top 10 at 10 with NZ Mint: America's rolling bankruptcy; Can China start consuming?; 'Restructure the Euro debt'; UK peasants start revolting; Angry fecking Irish; Dilbert
Fonterra raises payout forecast
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price for 2010/11 by 30c to NZ$6.90/kg, giving total payout of around NZ$7.20/kg after 25-35c div
by Bernard Hickey
35
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price for 2010/11 by 30c to NZ$6.90/kg, giving total payout of around NZ$7.20/kg after 25-35c div
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ dollar hits 18 year low vs A$ after strong Aussie jobs; RBNZ sees rates lower for longer; US budget nerves grow
by Bernard Hickey
51
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: NZ dollar hits 18 year low vs A$ after strong Aussie jobs; RBNZ sees rates lower for longer; US budget nerves grow