David Hargreaves

As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut

As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut

Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac

Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac

Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50

Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50

Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact

Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact

ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'

ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'

Research finds almost a third of Auckland houses changing hands within five years

Research finds almost a third of Auckland houses changing hands within five years

Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months

Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992

Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992

Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation

Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation

Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'

Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'

The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses

The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses

The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space

The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space

People will be missing the point if they measure the effectiveness of the RBNZ's Auckland property investor moves simply by how much house prices go up or down

People will be missing the point if they measure the effectiveness of the RBNZ's Auckland property investor moves simply by how much house prices go up or down

Central bank says financial stress among dairy farmers could 'rise markedly' if milk prices remain low in the new season

Central bank says financial stress among dairy farmers could 'rise markedly' if milk prices remain low in the new season

Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded

Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded

Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year

Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year

ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July

ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July

IRD targets the offshore-owned banks and others believed to be avoiding paying their fair share of New Zealand tax

IRD targets the offshore-owned banks and others believed to be avoiding paying their fair share of New Zealand tax

If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development

If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development

The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are

The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are

Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump

Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump

Reserve Bank figures show investors still very active in house market, while business and agricultural lending is heading sharply higher

Reserve Bank figures show investors still very active in house market, while business and agricultural lending is heading sharply higher

Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades

Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades

Fonterra now expects milk price of just $4.50 for current season, down from $4.70; dividend forecast unchanged

Fonterra now expects milk price of just $4.50 for current season, down from $4.70; dividend forecast unchanged