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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 stages complete back down on plans to have all banks include personal loans and credit card debts in LVR calculations
23rd Jan 14, 8:33am
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Reserve Bank stages complete back down on plans to have all banks include personal loans and credit card debts in LVR calculations
New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in November, according to Statistics New Zealand
20th Dec 13, 10:50am
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New Zealand had a seasonally-adjusted net gain of 2800 migrants in November, according to Statistics New Zealand
Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
19th Dec 13, 10:51am
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Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
18th Dec 13, 4:41pm
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Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
Business optimism at a nearly 15-year high; agriculture confidence at a 19-year high, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
18th Dec 13, 1:22pm
Business optimism at a nearly 15-year high; agriculture confidence at a 19-year high, according to latest ANZ Business Outlook
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
18th Dec 13, 10:59am
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NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
18th Dec 13, 9:59am
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Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
Latest REINZ figures show that Auckland's lifestyle blocks are selling well again but prices have not yet recovered from October's shock
17th Dec 13, 9:34am
Latest REINZ figures show that Auckland's lifestyle blocks are selling well again but prices have not yet recovered from October's shock
Govt announces another 11 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 9500 houses in Auckland
16th Dec 13, 3:55pm
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Govt announces another 11 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 9500 houses in Auckland
Westpac economists say concerns about housing may be prompting people to be wary about spending
16th Dec 13, 11:08am
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Westpac economists say concerns about housing may be prompting people to be wary about spending
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
16th Dec 13, 9:32am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
13th Dec 13, 3:29pm
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Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
13th Dec 13, 12:10pm
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BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
Housing Minister announces another eight regions to be included in Govt-controlled housing fast-track legislation
13th Dec 13, 8:33am
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Housing Minister announces another eight regions to be included in Govt-controlled housing fast-track legislation
Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $425k; but sales weaker than expected; National price inflation 9.6%; Auckland price inflation 14.9%
12th Dec 13, 10:31am
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Latest REINZ figures show new record price of $425k; but sales weaker than expected; National price inflation 9.6%; Auckland price inflation 14.9%
90 seconds at 9 am: Republicans back budget deal; Stocks fall; US growth to accelerate; Obamacare probe; RBS to pay US$100 mln; NZD = 82.35 USc, 90.89 AUc, TWI = 77.18
12th Dec 13, 8:16am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Republicans back budget deal; Stocks fall; US growth to accelerate; Obamacare probe; RBS to pay US$100 mln; NZD = 82.35 USc, 90.89 AUc, TWI = 77.18
Latest RBNZ figures show largest number and dollar amount of mortgage approvals since introduction of lending limits
11th Dec 13, 3:41pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show largest number and dollar amount of mortgage approvals since introduction of lending limits
Fonterra nearly halves full-year ebit forecast to $500-600 mln; cuts dividend to 10c; keeps milk price forecast at $8.30
11th Dec 13, 8:59am
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Fonterra nearly halves full-year ebit forecast to $500-600 mln; cuts dividend to 10c; keeps milk price forecast at $8.30
New report suggests Auckland could be around 8000 houses short of targeted levels in next three years
10th Dec 13, 3:46pm
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New report suggests Auckland could be around 8000 houses short of targeted levels in next three years
Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
10th Dec 13, 11:11am
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Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
9th Dec 13, 4:12pm
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BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
BNZ economists say a 50-basis-points rise in official interest rates is fully justified by the current growth in the economy
9th Dec 13, 3:00pm
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BNZ economists say a 50-basis-points rise in official interest rates is fully justified by the current growth in the economy
QV says national average house price up 9.2% in past year to $460k; Auckland prices up 15.2%
9th Dec 13, 12:03pm
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QV says national average house price up 9.2% in past year to $460k; Auckland prices up 15.2%
Latest RBNZ figures show that net household financial wealth has surged by 10% in the last quarter
9th Dec 13, 10:24am
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Latest RBNZ figures show that net household financial wealth has surged by 10% in the last quarter
Overseas fund manager slams 'political risk' in New Zealand after taking big losses on investments including Chorus
6th Dec 13, 3:44pm
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Overseas fund manager slams 'political risk' in New Zealand after taking big losses on investments including Chorus