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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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Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
18th Nov 13, 1:26pm
Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
David Hisco's total remuneration package in the latest year was NZ$4,168,765
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
15th Nov 13, 2:39pm
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
15th Nov 13, 11:58am
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Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
15th Nov 13, 11:31am
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Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
14th Nov 13, 12:30pm
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Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
Statistics New Zealand says retail spending was flat in the September quarter
14th Nov 13, 10:50am
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Statistics New Zealand says retail spending was flat in the September quarter
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
14th Nov 13, 9:42am
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows a rapid mood swing meaning it is now a buyer's market
Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
13th Nov 13, 3:34pm
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Local Govt Minister says new financial prudence regulations will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government
Government releases paper looking at options for preparation of companies' financial statements
13th Nov 13, 2:25pm
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Government releases paper looking at options for preparation of companies' financial statements
Fair Play on Fees names Kiwibank as second bank in exception fees 'class action'
13th Nov 13, 11:03am
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Fair Play on Fees names Kiwibank as second bank in exception fees 'class action'
Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's affirms NZ Post and Kiwibank's A+/A-1 rating but keeps the outlook at 'negative'
12th Nov 13, 3:45pm
Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's affirms NZ Post and Kiwibank's A+/A-1 rating but keeps the outlook at 'negative'
New rules to be introduced on tax allowances that will smooth the path for the Christchurch rebuild particularly
12th Nov 13, 12:18pm
New rules to be introduced on tax allowances that will smooth the path for the Christchurch rebuild particularly
Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
12th Nov 13, 10:12am
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Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $407k; but sales up just 2.1%; National price inflation 9.9%; Auckland price inflation 12.6%
Goodman Property Trust looks at raising further funds, with the bonds to be listed on the NZX
11th Nov 13, 3:03pm
Goodman Property Trust looks at raising further funds, with the bonds to be listed on the NZX
Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
11th Nov 13, 2:28pm
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Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
TSB Bank officially 'goes live' with new service for customers to prove their identity
11th Nov 13, 1:08pm
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TSB Bank officially 'goes live' with new service for customers to prove their identity
BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
11th Nov 13, 11:34am
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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
ASB parent company CBA reaches agreement over 'internalisation' of management for Kiwi Income Property Trust
11th Nov 13, 10:03am
ASB parent company CBA reaches agreement over 'internalisation' of management for Kiwi Income Property Trust
Auckland appoints new council boss on $630k salary
First-quarter Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) was a deficit of $1.3 billion, which was $382 million lower than expected
8th Nov 13, 10:32am
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First-quarter Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) was a deficit of $1.3 billion, which was $382 million lower than expected
QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
7th Nov 13, 11:59am
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QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
7th Nov 13, 5:05am
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Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
6th Nov 13, 2:18pm
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Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
FMA brings charges against OPI Pacific Finance directors
5th Nov 13, 2:34pm
FMA brings charges against OPI Pacific Finance directors