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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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Latest articles

Bill pitches for Interest voters
Election Double Shot Interview: Bill English argues NZ economy needs the stability of National to keep growing sustainably
9th Sep 14, 6:53pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Election Double Shot Interview: Bill English argues NZ economy needs the stability of National to keep growing sustainably
Winston pitches for Interest voters
Election Double Shot Interview: Winston Peters argues NZ needs new monetary policy, foreign buyer controls and migration limits
9th Sep 14, 4:30pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Election Double Shot Interview: Winston Peters argues NZ needs new monetary policy, foreign buyer controls and migration limits
National's tax cut plan a 'fizzer'
National criticised for vague and small plans for tax cuts that may be replaced by debt repayment; Greens plan big Wellington transport spending
9th Sep 14, 2:14pm
by Bernard Hickey
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National criticised for vague and small plans for tax cuts that may be replaced by debt repayment; Greens plan big Wellington transport spending
National eyes small tax cuts, ACC levy cuts
Resilient in the polls despite 'Dirty Politics', National goes fishing for votes in Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds; ACT fears 'Frankenstein'
8th Sep 14, 8:32am
by Bernard Hickey
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Resilient in the polls despite 'Dirty Politics', National goes fishing for votes in Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds; ACT fears 'Frankenstein'
Switch to Flick?
Bernard Hickey looks at whether Flick Electric could use new technology and raw market signals to 'do a Trade Me' on the electricity industry
7th Sep 14, 7:30am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey looks at whether Flick Electric could use new technology and raw market signals to 'do a Trade Me' on the electricity industry
White Gold or Dirty Dairy?
Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
6th Sep 14, 9:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
National brushes off 'Dirty Politics' in polls
Polls show National resilient after Collins resigation; Green sewage treatement pln; Labour says National's partners want NZ$42 bln of tax cuts
5th Sep 14, 9:50pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Polls show National resilient after Collins resigation; Green sewage treatement pln; Labour says National's partners want NZ$42 bln of tax cuts
Key vs Cunliffe on 'CGT' death tax
National promises to spend up to NZ$210 mln to extend UFB to extra 5% of population; Key and Cunliffe debate CGT; Rawshark's latest Whaledump
4th Sep 14, 5:05pm
by Bernard Hickey
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National promises to spend up to NZ$210 mln to extend UFB to extra 5% of population; Key and Cunliffe debate CGT; Rawshark's latest Whaledump
Bernard's Top 10
Bernard's Top 10: NZ's new cash sniffing devices; Those amazing Dutch farmers; China's new securitisation boom; John Key talking about Mr Slater; Oily cartoons galore; Dilbert
4th Sep 14, 12:40pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard's Top 10: NZ's new cash sniffing devices; Those amazing Dutch farmers; China's new securitisation boom; John Key talking about Mr Slater; Oily cartoons galore; Dilbert
Cunliffe's 'show me the CGT' moment
Key trips up Cunliffe over whether Capital Gains Tax applies to the family home in a trust; Key hints at tax cut of up to NZ$30/wk; CERA shift planned
3rd Sep 14, 9:39am
by Bernard Hickey
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Key trips up Cunliffe over whether Capital Gains Tax applies to the family home in a trust; Key hints at tax cut of up to NZ$30/wk; CERA shift planned
Labour wants urgent Police Inquiry
Labour formally lays complaint with Police calling for urgent Inquiry into Collins allegations; Winston says full Inquiry a bottom line; Mana-Internet squabble
2nd Sep 14, 10:56am
by Bernard Hickey
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Labour formally lays complaint with Police calling for urgent Inquiry into Collins allegations; Winston says full Inquiry a bottom line; Mana-Internet squabble
Key rejects Royal Commission calls
Key rejects calls for Inquiry into Govt links with Slater; Feb video shows Key saying he often talks to Slater "about lots of political events"; National Tax plan due
1st Sep 14, 11:55am
by Bernard Hickey
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Key rejects calls for Inquiry into Govt links with Slater; Feb video shows Key saying he often talks to Slater "about lots of political events"; National Tax plan due
Hotchin behind attacks on Feeley
Emails show Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin appeared to fund Slater-led campaign against SFO's Adam Feeley; Links brought down Collins; SSC concerned
31st Aug 14, 10:18am
by Bernard Hickey
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Emails show Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin appeared to fund Slater-led campaign against SFO's Adam Feeley; Links brought down Collins; SSC concerned
When demand meets supply
Bernard Hickey asks why the Government wants to pump jet fuel onto Auckland's housing fire when the evidence shows first home buyer subsidies just inflated prices in Australia
31st Aug 14, 7:41am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey asks why the Government wants to pump jet fuel onto Auckland's housing fire when the evidence shows first home buyer subsidies just inflated prices in Australia
Collins resigns after 'gunning' for Feeley
Judith Collins resigns after revelation of Slater email saying she was "gunning for Feeley"; Collins denies campaigning to oust SFO Director; Key says Collins had to go
30th Aug 14, 4:45pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Judith Collins resigns after revelation of Slater email saying she was "gunning for Feeley"; Collins denies campaigning to oust SFO Director; Key says Collins had to go
Cunliffe seen winner on points in debate
Cunliffe seen winning on points in first leaders debate with Key, who seemed flat and rattled; Your view?; Collins denies plot to roll Key and calls Winston a liar
29th Aug 14, 8:50am
by Bernard Hickey
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Cunliffe seen winning on points in first leaders debate with Key, who seemed flat and rattled; Your view?; Collins denies plot to roll Key and calls Winston a liar
Labour down in Digipoll
National down in polls after 'Dirty Politics'; Labour not the beneficiary; Winston Peters firming up as Kingmaker; Eyes ahead to leaders debate
28th Aug 14, 12:43pm
by Bernard Hickey
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National down in polls after 'Dirty Politics'; Labour not the beneficiary; Winston Peters firming up as Kingmaker; Eyes ahead to leaders debate
Roost Home Loan Affordability report for July
NZ home loan affordability improves again in July after more house price falls, Roost Home Loan Affordability Reports show. But Auckland missing out on affordability gains
27th Aug 14, 1:59pm
by Bernard Hickey
NZ home loan affordability improves again in July after more house price falls, Roost Home Loan Affordability Reports show. But Auckland missing out on affordability gains
Fonterra bets big on China formula
Fonterra to invest NZ$615 mln in buying 20% of Chinese infant formula group Beingmate and forming Australian j/v; Keeps milk payout forecast at NZ$6/kg
27th Aug 14, 1:20pm
by Bernard Hickey
Fonterra to invest NZ$615 mln in buying 20% of Chinese infant formula group Beingmate and forming Australian j/v; Keeps milk payout forecast at NZ$6/kg
Bernard's Top 10 at 10
Bernard's Top 10: China's concrete explosion; NZ's China risks; The problem with maximising shareholder value; Colin Craig and Kiss; The lucky and profligate country; Dilbert
27th Aug 14, 10:42am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard's Top 10: China's concrete explosion; NZ's China risks; The problem with maximising shareholder value; Colin Craig and Kiss; The lucky and profligate country; Dilbert
NZ First, Conservative surge in poll
Labour announces NZ Power plan with standardised bills, single state buyer and breakup of 'gentailers'; NZ First dumps Williams
27th Aug 14, 9:31am
by Bernard Hickey
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Labour announces NZ Power plan with standardised bills, single state buyer and breakup of 'gentailers'; NZ First dumps Williams
Most want foreign buying limits - poll
Poll shows most want foreign buying limits; Survey finds over third say 'Dirty Politics' will affect their vote; Assange to help Dotcom on Sept 15
26th Aug 14, 10:20am
by Bernard Hickey
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Poll shows most want foreign buying limits; Survey finds over third say 'Dirty Politics' will affect their vote; Assange to help Dotcom on Sept 15
Do first home buyer subsidies work?
National would double first home buyer subisidies; Labour says it would just pump up prices; Internet Mana loses its temper; Labour sets climate, transport policies
25th Aug 14, 9:15am
by Bernard Hickey
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National would double first home buyer subisidies; Labour says it would just pump up prices; Internet Mana loses its temper; Labour sets climate, transport policies
An economic handbrake
Bernard Hickey points to Standard & Poor's remarkable call for reforms to reduce income inequality as a way to improve economic growth
24th Aug 14, 8:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey points to Standard & Poor's remarkable call for reforms to reduce income inequality as a way to improve economic growth
Key and National down in DigiPoll
DigiPoll shows National and John Key down sharply, but still well ahead of Labour, which also fell; Key's word questioned over Slater's OIA to SIS
22nd Aug 14, 10:08am
by Bernard Hickey
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DigiPoll shows National and John Key down sharply, but still well ahead of Labour, which also fell; Key's word questioned over Slater's OIA to SIS