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David Chaston is the publisher of interest.co.nz and is commited to ensuring readers get the latest information on interest rates, and the forces that move them.
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Broadlands pulls the plug on NZ debenture funding
21st Nov 11, 4:33pm
Broadlands pulls the plug on NZ debenture funding
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Euro bleeds; ECB buys; England to add stimulus; US growing
17th Nov 11, 8:27am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Euro bleeds; ECB buys; England to add stimulus; US growing
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Euro bond yields rise, US retails sales rise, NZ dairy prices rise
16th Nov 11, 8:43am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Euro bond yields rise, US retails sales rise, NZ dairy prices rise
We have expanded our rate monitoring of banks foreign exchange rate pricing
10th Nov 11, 4:38pm
We have expanded our rate monitoring of banks foreign exchange rate pricing
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Italian crisis threatens contagion; US dollar surges; NZ financial stability reviewed
10th Nov 11, 8:09am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Italian crisis threatens contagion; US dollar surges; NZ financial stability reviewed
David Chaston reports on China's gold rush and the public and private demand underpinning strong prices for gold
9th Nov 11, 2:49pm
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David Chaston reports on China's gold rush and the public and private demand underpinning strong prices for gold
Opinion: David Chaston looks at whether the global food supply can feed 7 billion people. Your view?
7th Nov 11, 12:40pm
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Opinion: David Chaston looks at whether the global food supply can feed 7 billion people. Your view?
interest.co.nz needs another web developer based in Auckland
Building consent issue levels falter in September
Perth Mint strikes a new one tonne gold coin worth over US$50 million
28th Oct 11, 6:51pm
Perth Mint strikes a new one tonne gold coin worth over US$50 million
Westpac follows Kiwibank's fixed mortgage cuts, now offers lowest one year rate
28th Oct 11, 5:44pm
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Westpac follows Kiwibank's fixed mortgage cuts, now offers lowest one year rate
Kiwibank cuts its fixed mortgage rates across the board - Westpac cuts too
Will the Chinese demand gold as security to help the Eurozone restructure its debts? Your view?
27th Oct 11, 1:02pm
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Will the Chinese demand gold as security to help the Eurozone restructure its debts? Your view?
Demand for gold rising again on new demand out of China and fear of euro prospects
27th Oct 11, 8:55am
Demand for gold rising again on new demand out of China and fear of euro prospects
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Gaddafi dead; Germany vs France; US growth surprises; China slowing
21st Oct 11, 8:46am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Gaddafi dead; Germany vs France; US growth surprises; China slowing
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Athens erupts, EU desperation palpable; growth in the US; China rail problems; TSB cuts 2yr fixed mortgage below 6%
20th Oct 11, 8:15am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Athens erupts, EU desperation palpable; growth in the US; China rail problems; TSB cuts 2yr fixed mortgage below 6%
The only gains in gold are from currency movements in early week trading
We have greatly expanded our coverage of gold prices, tracking many products
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Stocks rally strongly; China shores up its big banks; EU summit delayed; commodities higher
11th Oct 11, 8:23am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Stocks rally strongly; China shores up its big banks; EU summit delayed; commodities higher
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Credit rating agencies issue series of downgrades in Europe; US employment rises; China cuts fuel prices
10th Oct 11, 9:08am
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: Credit rating agencies issue series of downgrades in Europe; US employment rises; China cuts fuel prices
Fixed mortgage rates fall at both AMP and HSBC Premier; HSBC now has the lowest rates in the market
8th Oct 11, 10:19am
Fixed mortgage rates fall at both AMP and HSBC Premier; HSBC now has the lowest rates in the market
We are looking for readers help to complete a survey of major NZ businesses
Kiwi dollar falls as commodities take a thrashing
26th Sep 11, 8:36pm
Kiwi dollar falls as commodities take a thrashing
BusinessDesk: Skellerup looks to hike directors' fees almost 50%
26th Sep 11, 6:20pm
BusinessDesk: Skellerup looks to hike directors' fees almost 50%
Hydro lake storage falls to under 80% of average, wholesale prices double in 90 days
26th Sep 11, 6:13pm
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Hydro lake storage falls to under 80% of average, wholesale prices double in 90 days