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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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Business optimism now at highest level since March 1994, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
28th Feb 14, 1:16pm
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Business optimism now at highest level since March 1994, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 1.3% in January, according to Statistics New Zealand
28th Feb 14, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 1.3% in January, according to Statistics New Zealand
90 seconds at 9 am: US may reconsider taper; RBS loses big, announces cuts; Europe stocks fall on Ukraine tension; NZ$1 = US$0.838 TWI = 78.77
28th Feb 14, 8:25am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US may reconsider taper; RBS loses big, announces cuts; Europe stocks fall on Ukraine tension; NZ$1 = US$0.838 TWI = 78.77
RBNZ says banks reduced low equity mortgage lending to just 3.8% of total new mortgage lending in January
27th Feb 14, 3:13pm
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RBNZ says banks reduced low equity mortgage lending to just 3.8% of total new mortgage lending in January
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
27th Feb 14, 10:49am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Disposable incomes of low-income families were overstated due to 'human error'
27th Feb 14, 10:33am
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Disposable incomes of low-income families were overstated due to 'human error'
Dairy giant Fonterra hikes milk price forecast for a third time this financial year; forecasts total payout of $8.75
27th Feb 14, 9:07am
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Dairy giant Fonterra hikes milk price forecast for a third time this financial year; forecasts total payout of $8.75
RBNZ's latest survey of expectations shows an expected inflation rate of 2.03% in 12 months and 2.33% in two years
25th Feb 14, 3:11pm
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RBNZ's latest survey of expectations shows an expected inflation rate of 2.03% in 12 months and 2.33% in two years
Local Government New Zealand introduces guidelines for councils to work better with business interests
25th Feb 14, 3:00pm
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Local Government New Zealand introduces guidelines for councils to work better with business interests
Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
25th Feb 14, 11:44am
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Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
NZIER economists call for new exchange rate measures to reflect modern trading patterns
24th Feb 14, 1:53pm
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NZIER economists call for new exchange rate measures to reflect modern trading patterns
Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
21st Feb 14, 2:33pm
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Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
IAG posts 75.5% gain in profits ahead of takeover of Lumley
21st Feb 14, 12:27pm
IAG posts 75.5% gain in profits ahead of takeover of Lumley
Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party support at highest since July; Labour hits lowest level since Cunliffe became leader
21st Feb 14, 10:12am
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Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party support at highest since July; Labour hits lowest level since Cunliffe became leader
Construction giant Fletcher Building 'looking for partners and alliances' to bring ready-made houses to New Zealand
20th Feb 14, 2:28pm
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Construction giant Fletcher Building 'looking for partners and alliances' to bring ready-made houses to New Zealand
Westpac chief economist says rising mortgage rates to be biggest drag on market, while impact of LVR limits already 'past its peak'
20th Feb 14, 11:14am
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Westpac chief economist says rising mortgage rates to be biggest drag on market, while impact of LVR limits already 'past its peak'
Latest RBNZ figures show mortgage approvals still well down on pre-LVR limits numbers, but rate of decrease has steadied
19th Feb 14, 3:47pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show mortgage approvals still well down on pre-LVR limits numbers, but rate of decrease has steadied
Trade Me says will do all it can to retain relationships with real estate agents but is 'confident' in the long-term fundamentals of its 'proposition'
19th Feb 14, 1:49pm
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Trade Me says will do all it can to retain relationships with real estate agents but is 'confident' in the long-term fundamentals of its 'proposition'
Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
19th Feb 14, 11:03am
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Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
Mayor sets out economic plans, including attracting more investment, attracting more migrants, and public-private partnerships
19th Feb 14, 8:00am
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Mayor sets out economic plans, including attracting more investment, attracting more migrants, and public-private partnerships
Broadcaster Sky TV is seeking expressions of interest for $100 mln worth of fixed-rate bonds
18th Feb 14, 11:13am
Broadcaster Sky TV is seeking expressions of interest for $100 mln worth of fixed-rate bonds
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
17th Feb 14, 2:52pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
Retail sales volumes lifted by 1.2% on a seasonally-basis in the December quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand
17th Feb 14, 10:51am
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Retail sales volumes lifted by 1.2% on a seasonally-basis in the December quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds greater numbers of people say now is a bad time to buy a house; expectations of price rises easing
15th Feb 14, 10:01am
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ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds greater numbers of people say now is a bad time to buy a house; expectations of price rises easing
Property commentator Alistair Helm sees likely new fee structure resulting from clashes between real estate industry and Trade Me
14th Feb 14, 12:44pm
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Property commentator Alistair Helm sees likely new fee structure resulting from clashes between real estate industry and Trade Me