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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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15 years 6 months

Latest articles

Losing electoral depth perception
Bernard Hickey argues the Government's one-eyed focus on housing supply is blinding it to the real demand-side drivers behind Auckland's housing un-affordability
1st Jun 14, 8:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey argues the Government's one-eyed focus on housing supply is blinding it to the real demand-side drivers behind Auckland's housing un-affordability
Parker vs English on migration 'dog whistling'
English accuses Labour of resorting to 'dog-whistle' politics in debate over migration; Parker points to Treasury, RBNZ research linking migration to interest rates
29th May 14, 9:22am
by Bernard Hickey
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English accuses Labour of resorting to 'dog-whistle' politics in debate over migration; Parker points to Treasury, RBNZ research linking migration to interest rates
Bernard's Top 10
Bernard's Top 10: NZ's house prices heat map; Is Auckland becoming a Vancouver-style 'hedge' or 'super-star' city?; Inside Piketty's data errors; John Oliver and Google; Dilbert
28th May 14, 12:58pm
by Bernard Hickey
5
Bernard's Top 10: NZ's house prices heat map; Is Auckland becoming a Vancouver-style 'hedge' or 'super-star' city?; Inside Piketty's data errors; John Oliver and Google; Dilbert
Greens plan NZ$327 mln insulation spend
Green's Metiria Turei launches policy to spend up to NZ$327 mln over three years to insulate 200,000 homes, including NZ$35 mln for Canterbury
26th May 14, 1:05pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Green's Metiria Turei launches policy to spend up to NZ$327 mln over three years to insulate 200,000 homes, including NZ$35 mln for Canterbury
Let's shred our rip-off rep
Bernard Hickey looks at fresh research showing we're more expensive than we should be and unpicks how to shred 100% rip-off reputation
25th May 14, 8:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey looks at fresh research showing we're more expensive than we should be and unpicks how to shred 100% rip-off reputation
Capital Gains Tax debate heats up
Parker brandishes papers from Westpac and Treasury supporting Labour's Capital Gains Tax; Joyce says such tax would increase rents for poor
22nd May 14, 11:14am
by Bernard Hickey
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Parker brandishes papers from Westpac and Treasury supporting Labour's Capital Gains Tax; Joyce says such tax would increase rents for poor
Home loan affordability better
NZ home loan affordability improves, but South Auckland most expensive for first home buyers, Roost Home Loan Affordability reports show
21st May 14, 12:57pm
by Bernard Hickey
NZ home loan affordability improves, but South Auckland most expensive for first home buyers, Roost Home Loan Affordability reports show
Bernard's Top 10 at 10
Bernard's Top 10: Housing supply overwhelming demand in China; Asia's 'debt train is running out of track'; What happened to the 15 hour week?; Clarke and Dawe; Dilbert
21st May 14, 10:30am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard's Top 10: Housing supply overwhelming demand in China; Asia's 'debt train is running out of track'; What happened to the 15 hour week?; Clarke and Dawe; Dilbert
Key says plenty of affordable homes on Trade Me
Key says doesn't accept affordability harder for first home buyers now than when he bought; says plenty of affordable homes in Auckland on Trade Me
20th May 14, 11:34am
by Bernard Hickey
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Key says doesn't accept affordability harder for first home buyers now than when he bought; says plenty of affordable homes in Auckland on Trade Me
Labour offers to support RMA housing reform
Labour offers bipartisan support to National for a separate RMA reform bill to improve housing affordability
20th May 14, 11:15am
by Bernard Hickey
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Labour offers bipartisan support to National for a separate RMA reform bill to improve housing affordability
Houses prices not a 'runaway train' - Key
Key denies house price inflation a "runaway train"; uses Roost reports to say affordability better now than under Labour; says migration controls won't work
19th May 14, 5:10pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Key denies house price inflation a "runaway train"; uses Roost reports to say affordability better now than under Labour; says migration controls won't work
The elephant in the forecast
Bernard Hickey uncovers a startling Treasury scenario that could change the economic and political landscape. It could push mortgage rates up to 9% and make Winston Peters the kingmaker on September 20
18th May 14, 8:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey uncovers a startling Treasury scenario that could change the economic and political landscape. It could push mortgage rates up to 9% and make Winston Peters the kingmaker on September 20
Govt loosens fiscal policy a bit
Forecast fiscal contraction in 2014/15 reverses into slight stimulus as Government announces bigger new spending allowances ahead of election
15th May 14, 2:08pm
by Bernard Hickey
Forecast fiscal contraction in 2014/15 reverses into slight stimulus as Government announces bigger new spending allowances ahead of election
10 things to know about Budget 2014
Bernard Hickey picks out the 10 key details from Bill English's Budget 2014, including the potential for tax cuts and a loosening of fiscal policy
15th May 14, 2:01pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey picks out the 10 key details from Bill English's Budget 2014, including the potential for tax cuts and a loosening of fiscal policy
Bernard's Top 10 at 10
Bernard's Top 10: Deflation in NZ retailing; China's property bubble is finally bursting; Lower rates for longer and bigger bubbles for longer; Ready for a zombie apocalypse? Dilbert
15th May 14, 11:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard's Top 10: Deflation in NZ retailing; China's property bubble is finally bursting; Lower rates for longer and bigger bubbles for longer; Ready for a zombie apocalypse? Dilbert
RBNZ says foreign buyer data 'would be useful'
RBNZ's Spencer agrees collecting data on types of house buyers, including foreign buyers, "would be useful," but up to Govt to do it
14th May 14, 1:45pm
by Bernard Hickey
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RBNZ's Spencer agrees collecting data on types of house buyers, including foreign buyers, "would be useful," but up to Govt to do it
RBNZ sees China slump risk
RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
14th May 14, 9:08am
by Bernard Hickey
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RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
IRD says foreign buying 'very small'
Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
13th May 14, 1:52pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
Green plan for investment bank
Greens' Russel Norman proposes spending NZ$120 mln over three years to set up state-owned Green Investment Bank paid for with higher mining royalties
13th May 14, 11:38am
by Bernard Hickey
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Greens' Russel Norman proposes spending NZ$120 mln over three years to set up state-owned Green Investment Bank paid for with higher mining royalties
Key announces new IRD crack-down
John Key says Budget 2014 to include extra NZ$132 mln over 5 years on new IRD crackdown on tax compliance to raise NZ$297.5 mln
12th May 14, 5:10pm
by Bernard Hickey
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John Key says Budget 2014 to include extra NZ$132 mln over 5 years on new IRD crackdown on tax compliance to raise NZ$297.5 mln
What to watch for in Budget 2014
Bernard Hickey previews Thursday's Budget and points to five key factors to watch, including on growth, the surplus, the NZ Super Fund and tax. Your view?
12th May 14, 4:57pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey previews Thursday's Budget and points to five key factors to watch, including on growth, the surplus, the NZ Super Fund and tax. Your view?
Getting Auckland into shape
Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
11th May 14, 8:00am
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
Budget deficit gap narrows
Treasury reports budget deficit running NZ$199 million above forecasts as tax revenues lag expectations, but gap narrows; Surplus in 2014/15 still expected
9th May 14, 10:04am
by Bernard Hickey
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Treasury reports budget deficit running NZ$199 million above forecasts as tax revenues lag expectations, but gap narrows; Surplus in 2014/15 still expected
Bernard's Top 10
Bernard's Top 10: UBS calls for tax on foreign investors in Australian property; How Bloomberg capitulated in China; 'Everthing is awesome'; Randy Newman; Dilbert
8th May 14, 12:24pm
by Bernard Hickey
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Bernard's Top 10: UBS calls for tax on foreign investors in Australian property; How Bloomberg capitulated in China; 'Everthing is awesome'; Randy Newman; Dilbert
NZ jobless rate higher than forecast
Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate steady at 6.0% in March quarter; worse than economist forecasts of about 5.8%
7th May 14, 10:56am
by Bernard Hickey
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment rate steady at 6.0% in March quarter; worse than economist forecasts of about 5.8%