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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.
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Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
25th Oct 13, 9:36am
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Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
Opinion: Only time can truly measure the success or otherwise of the 'mixed ownership model' but this observer reckons history will judge the policy harshly
24th Oct 13, 12:02pm
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Opinion: Only time can truly measure the success or otherwise of the 'mixed ownership model' but this observer reckons history will judge the policy harshly
Meridian shares tipped to be priced at or just above the $1.50 bottom price in the range
23rd Oct 13, 3:30pm
Meridian shares tipped to be priced at or just above the $1.50 bottom price in the range
Government approves plans for NZ Post to slash existing outlets in favour of automated self-service kiosks
23rd Oct 13, 2:27pm
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Government approves plans for NZ Post to slash existing outlets in favour of automated self-service kiosks
ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
23rd Oct 13, 12:23pm
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ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
Majority of bankers support stricken state coal miner Solid Energy's restructuring, but potential legal challenge remains
22nd Oct 13, 2:57pm
Majority of bankers support stricken state coal miner Solid Energy's restructuring, but potential legal challenge remains
Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
22nd Oct 13, 12:56pm
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Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
The institutional share offer for Meridian Energy closes today amid reports of strong interest
22nd Oct 13, 11:19am
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The institutional share offer for Meridian Energy closes today amid reports of strong interest
Ernst & Young to undertake independent inquiry into the use of Auckland Mayoral resources
21st Oct 13, 4:42pm
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Ernst & Young to undertake independent inquiry into the use of Auckland Mayoral resources
New Zealand had a net gain of 15,200 migrants in 12 months to September
REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
18th Oct 13, 12:19pm
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REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
17th Oct 13, 3:08pm
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BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
NZ's biggest bank changing the way it charges customers who miss credit card payments
17th Oct 13, 2:12pm
NZ's biggest bank changing the way it charges customers who miss credit card payments
Westpac economists now picking actual falls in New Zealand house prices in about two years
17th Oct 13, 12:31pm
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Westpac economists now picking actual falls in New Zealand house prices in about two years
Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
17th Oct 13, 9:47am
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Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
KiwiSaver default providers to retain 'conservative' investment approach
17th Oct 13, 9:42am
KiwiSaver default providers to retain 'conservative' investment approach
90 seconds at 9 am: Funding deal reached in US; February 7 new crunch day; US growth still modest; Markets up; UK jobless claims down; Hong Kong house prices sag; NZ$ up
17th Oct 13, 8:21am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Funding deal reached in US; February 7 new crunch day; US growth still modest; Markets up; UK jobless claims down; Hong Kong house prices sag; NZ$ up
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
16th Oct 13, 11:38am
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
Maurice Williamson questions likely population growth of Auckland
BNZ, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and TSB Bank will be forced to take the biggest trims on Solid Energy debt
15th Oct 13, 1:13pm
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BNZ, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and TSB Bank will be forced to take the biggest trims on Solid Energy debt
RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
15th Oct 13, 9:42am
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RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
14th Oct 13, 5:14pm
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Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
14th Oct 13, 4:14pm
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The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
SOE Minister Tony Ryall announces further director reinforcements for beleaguered Solid Energy
14th Oct 13, 4:10pm
SOE Minister Tony Ryall announces further director reinforcements for beleaguered Solid Energy
Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
14th Oct 13, 12:09pm
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Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%