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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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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
REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
14th Feb 14, 10:19am
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REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
Real Estate agents warned that even though they are technically exempt from new money laundering rules they could still get into trouble
13th Feb 14, 10:42am
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Real Estate agents warned that even though they are technically exempt from new money laundering rules they could still get into trouble
Westpac economists say house price growth definitely easing, but LVR limits will have only 'modest' impact
11th Feb 14, 12:34pm
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Westpac economists say house price growth definitely easing, but LVR limits will have only 'modest' impact
ANZ economists caution against complacency as the NZ economy strengthens
QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.6% in past month; average price $467.5k; Auckland prices up 14.5%, also slower
10th Feb 14, 12:24pm
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QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.6% in past month; average price $467.5k; Auckland prices up 14.5%, also slower
Independent researcher NZIER calls for 'more ambitious' population policy with more migrants, which it says would boost incomes
10th Feb 14, 10:40am
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Independent researcher NZIER calls for 'more ambitious' population policy with more migrants, which it says would boost incomes
Auckland Mayor sees about 7000 new homes getting consented this calendar year
Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party climbing to 47%% support; Kim Dotcom likely to struggle
7th Feb 14, 10:26am
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Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party climbing to 47%% support; Kim Dotcom likely to struggle
Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket
5th Feb 14, 11:01am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket