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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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Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up will not, after all, include a ban on commissions
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Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up will not, after all, include a ban on commissions
First NZ analysts see 'increased risk of sharp correction'; suggest prices may fall by about 11% in next two-and-a-half years
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First NZ analysts see 'increased risk of sharp correction'; suggest prices may fall by about 11% in next two-and-a-half years
ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
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ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
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Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
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The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
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The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now
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A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now
Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
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Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'
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Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'
John Bolton's Squirrel Money goes live with 'first real P2P lending service'
BNZ chief economist says continued strong house price rises in Auckland would likely see introduction of rules limiting mortgage sizes relative to earnings
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BNZ chief economist says continued strong house price rises in Auckland would likely see introduction of rules limiting mortgage sizes relative to earnings
David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is unnecessarily gambling everything on a December rise in US interest rates
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David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is unnecessarily gambling everything on a December rise in US interest rates
State-owned Kiwibank pulled up by RBNZ for not meeting all requirements of money laundering laws
Latest month shows a further sharp rise in the proportion of investors buying houses ahead of new rules targeting them
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Latest month shows a further sharp rise in the proportion of investors buying houses ahead of new rules targeting them
Treasury expresses enthusiasm for debt to income ratios in paper to Reserve Bank; sees them as 'alternative or additional way' of managing financial system vulnerability
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Treasury expresses enthusiasm for debt to income ratios in paper to Reserve Bank; sees them as 'alternative or additional way' of managing financial system vulnerability
ASB economists argue RBNZ should be reducing interest rates; disagree with central bank's view of 'neutral' interest rate setting
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ASB economists argue RBNZ should be reducing interest rates; disagree with central bank's view of 'neutral' interest rate setting
David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
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David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
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Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
Westpac economists stick to view that RBNZ will be forced to drop interest rates by more than it currently intends
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Westpac economists stick to view that RBNZ will be forced to drop interest rates by more than it currently intends
David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ Governor may have just given a historic speech - in a bad way
Westpac introduces new 1-year 'special' at 4.35% and reduces other fixed terms by 9 to 30 basis points
Westpac introduces new 1-year 'special' at 4.35% and reduces other fixed terms by 9 to 30 basis points
S&P drops Fonterra long-term rating to 'A-' from 'A' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'; industry 'volatility' blamed
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S&P drops Fonterra long-term rating to 'A-' from 'A' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'; industry 'volatility' blamed
The hurdle for further interest rate cuts just got higher says BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis
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The hurdle for further interest rate cuts just got higher says BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis
Reserve Bank Governor says 'some further easing' in OCR still likely, but conscious of impact low rates have on housing demand and higher price inflation
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Reserve Bank Governor says 'some further easing' in OCR still likely, but conscious of impact low rates have on housing demand and higher price inflation