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David Hargreaves worked for interest.co.nz as senior journalist and news editor from 2012 through to April 2026.
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Recommendations for foreign trusts having stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details will be 'moved on quickly' by Govt
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Recommendations for foreign trusts having stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details will be 'moved on quickly' by Govt
John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
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John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday: We're trucking along, S&P gets negative on Australia, our eyes are on the RBNZ, Labour eyes emergency housing, dollar and swap rates up
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday: We're trucking along, S&P gets negative on Australia, our eyes are on the RBNZ, Labour eyes emergency housing, dollar and swap rates up
What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
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What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
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Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008
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The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008
RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
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RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting
New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
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New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
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David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
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The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals
GDP grew 0.7% in March quarter compared with consensus forecasts of 0.6%
Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
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Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
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Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
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The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
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Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
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NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
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Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
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ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Partners Life investment, dairy restructuring, Turners beats forecast, Moody's on commodities, swap rates up strongly on Yellen comments
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Partners Life investment, dairy restructuring, Turners beats forecast, Moody's on commodities, swap rates up strongly on Yellen comments
New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
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New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
Our compilation of some of the key business, economic and political comment made in response to the 2016 Budget
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Our compilation of some of the key business, economic and political comment made in response to the 2016 Budget
Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
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Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious