David Hargreaves

David Hargreaves is not impressed with the Government's new 'investment attraction strategy'

David Hargreaves is not impressed with the Government's new 'investment attraction strategy'

Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?

Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?

Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response

Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response

IRD lays out its proposals for taxing people who sell investment houses within two years of buying them

IRD lays out its proposals for taxing people who sell investment houses within two years of buying them

David Hargreaves has a mid-year pause for reflection on where the economy has gone and where it might be heading

David Hargreaves has a mid-year pause for reflection on where the economy has gone and where it might be heading

A maximum penalty of a $25,000 fine will be levelled against home buyers breaching the new rules requiring disclosure of IRD numbers

A maximum penalty of a $25,000 fine will be levelled against home buyers breaching the new rules requiring disclosure of IRD numbers

Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy

Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy

ANZ, Westpac, ASB economists take red pens to their OCR forecasts after 'shocker' March quarter GDP figures

ANZ, Westpac, ASB economists take red pens to their OCR forecasts after 'shocker' March quarter GDP figures

The Productivity Commission's come up with some great ideas to resolve our housing issues - but also implicitly explains why the ideas will likely be rejected

The Productivity Commission's come up with some great ideas to resolve our housing issues - but also implicitly explains why the ideas will likely be rejected

Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December

Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December

A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month

A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month

Latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show that economic growth is seen as lower in coming years, with unemployment higher than earlier expected

Latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show that economic growth is seen as lower in coming years, with unemployment higher than earlier expected

The Reserve Bank has indicated it may cut interest rates once more - but some economists believe there could be more than that

The Reserve Bank has indicated it may cut interest rates once more - but some economists believe there could be more than that

The Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rates is an indication of an economy deteriorating faster than had been believed

The Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rates is an indication of an economy deteriorating faster than had been believed

The Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 3.25% from 3.5%

The Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 3.25% from 3.5%

Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people

Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people

This week's decision on interest rates needs to somehow combine market expectation and what the NZ dollar might do with doing the 'right' thing

This week's decision on interest rates needs to somehow combine market expectation and what the NZ dollar might do with doing the 'right' thing

Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers

Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers

RBNZ hints at further loosening of mortgage lending in non-Auckland parts of the country

RBNZ hints at further loosening of mortgage lending in non-Auckland parts of the country

First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked

First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked

As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut

As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut

Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac

Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac

Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50

Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50

Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact

Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact

ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'

ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'