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A senior journalist and news editor with interest.co.nz, David Hargreaves has covered financial markets and economics both in New Zealand and Britain for longer than he cares to mention.
David Hargreaves
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Milk powder exports drive $523 mln December month surplus; Seasonally adjusted December quarter surplus exceeds $1 bln
31st Jan 14, 11:10am
Milk powder exports drive $523 mln December month surplus; Seasonally adjusted December quarter surplus exceeds $1 bln
New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in December, according to Statistics New Zealand
30th Jan 14, 11:01am
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New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in December, according to Statistics New Zealand
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, shot up 10.7% in December, according to Statistics New Zealand
30th Jan 14, 10:55am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, shot up 10.7% in December, according to Statistics New Zealand
RBNZ keeps Official Cash Rate at 2.5% but says rises expected 'soon'; NZ dollar falls
30th Jan 14, 9:16am
RBNZ keeps Official Cash Rate at 2.5% but says rises expected 'soon'; NZ dollar falls
RBNZ says banks reduced low equity mortgage lending to just 4.7% of total new mortgage lending in December
29th Jan 14, 3:22pm
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RBNZ says banks reduced low equity mortgage lending to just 4.7% of total new mortgage lending in December
Treasury says New Zealand economy needs to avoid becoming a 'one hit wonder'
Moody's Investors Service says NZ's economy and government finances are improving, but challenges remain
29th Jan 14, 11:42am
Moody's Investors Service says NZ's economy and government finances are improving, but challenges remain
NZIER 'shadow board' favours immediate interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank
29th Jan 14, 1:05am
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NZIER 'shadow board' favours immediate interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank
Opinion: The RBNZ could do itself favours with a trade-off between a higher OCR and removal of LVR 'speed limits'
28th Jan 14, 4:11pm
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Opinion: The RBNZ could do itself favours with a trade-off between a higher OCR and removal of LVR 'speed limits'
Rising interest rates will be a very new challenge for many to face this year
25th Jan 14, 2:26pm
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Rising interest rates will be a very new challenge for many to face this year
Treasury reports budget deficit $400 mln higher than expected five months into the financial year
24th Jan 14, 10:19am
Treasury reports budget deficit $400 mln higher than expected five months into the financial year
Westpac economists say a January rate move could portray the RBNZ as a 'maverick central bank'
23rd Jan 14, 12:14pm
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Westpac economists say a January rate move could portray the RBNZ as a 'maverick central bank'
Reserve Bank stages complete back down on plans to have all banks include personal loans and credit card debts in LVR calculations
23rd Jan 14, 8:33am
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Reserve Bank stages complete back down on plans to have all banks include personal loans and credit card debts in LVR calculations
New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in November, according to Statistics New Zealand
20th Dec 13, 10:50am
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New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in November, according to Statistics New Zealand
Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
19th Dec 13, 10:51am
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Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
18th Dec 13, 4:41pm
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Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
Business optimism at a nearly 15-year high; agriculture confidence at a 19-year high, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
18th Dec 13, 1:22pm
Business optimism at a nearly 15-year high; agriculture confidence at a 19-year high, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
18th Dec 13, 10:59am
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NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
18th Dec 13, 9:59am
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Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
Latest REINZ figures show that Auckland's lifestyle blocks are selling well again but prices have not yet recovered from October's shock
17th Dec 13, 9:34am
Latest REINZ figures show that Auckland's lifestyle blocks are selling well again but prices have not yet recovered from October's shock
Govt announces another 11 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 9500 houses in Auckland
16th Dec 13, 3:55pm
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Govt announces another 11 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 9500 houses in Auckland
Westpac economists say concerns about housing may be prompting people to be wary about spending
16th Dec 13, 11:08am
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Westpac economists say concerns about housing may be prompting people to be wary about spending
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
Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
13th Dec 13, 3:29pm
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Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
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