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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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Spring surge in house listings not enough to keep up with demand; record low listings
2nd Sep 13, 11:18am
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Spring surge in house listings not enough to keep up with demand; record low listings
Latest BNZ Confidence Survey suggests Kiwis much less comfortable about growing dependence on China after Fonterra scare
2nd Sep 13, 10:44am
Latest BNZ Confidence Survey suggests Kiwis much less comfortable about growing dependence on China after Fonterra scare
Growth of household debt is flat at 0.4% in the latest month; the rush to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
30th Aug 13, 3:31pm
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Growth of household debt is flat at 0.4% in the latest month; the rush to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
TSB Bank reveals it paid $32.8 mln for 26.39% of Fisher Funds, valuing that business at $124.3 mln
30th Aug 13, 2:54pm
TSB Bank reveals it paid $32.8 mln for 26.39% of Fisher Funds, valuing that business at $124.3 mln
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose by 3.1% in July, according to Statistics New Zealand
30th Aug 13, 10:52am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose by 3.1% in July, according to Statistics New Zealand
Auckland Council reports a 'solid year in terms of project and service delivery for Auckland'
29th Aug 13, 4:38pm
Auckland Council reports a 'solid year in terms of project and service delivery for Auckland'
Latest ANZ Business Confidence Survey shows 'huge degree of optimism'
Opinion: Having flown through considerable turbulence in recent years the national airline is now looking ripe for a Government sell-down
29th Aug 13, 12:21pm
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Opinion: Having flown through considerable turbulence in recent years the national airline is now looking ripe for a Government sell-down
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million, admits fraud and theft
29th Aug 13, 10:52am
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million, admits fraud and theft
MPI says test results of Fonterra whey powder found no signs of botulism; no safety issues for consumers
28th Aug 13, 3:51pm
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MPI says test results of Fonterra whey powder found no signs of botulism; no safety issues for consumers
Largest Auckland real estate firm says 78% house price growth in Auckland in the past 10 years only a 'solid' return
28th Aug 13, 1:59pm
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Largest Auckland real estate firm says 78% house price growth in Auckland in the past 10 years only a 'solid' return
It will be mandatory for local councils to undertake strategic asset management planning; councils warn on costs
28th Aug 13, 11:55am
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It will be mandatory for local councils to undertake strategic asset management planning; councils warn on costs
Mighty River Power beats forecast earnings and hints at higher dividends this year
28th Aug 13, 10:19am
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Mighty River Power beats forecast earnings and hints at higher dividends this year
NZ Super Fund makes record return of 25.8% in financial year to June
27th Aug 13, 4:24pm
NZ Super Fund makes record return of 25.8% in financial year to June
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price by another 30c to $7.80 for 2013-14 season and a total payout of $8.12 to farmers
27th Aug 13, 3:21pm
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Fonterra lifts forecast milk price by another 30c to $7.80 for 2013-14 season and a total payout of $8.12 to farmers
NZ Post accounts show that final amount paid for Gareth Morgan funds business was just short of the maximum possible
27th Aug 13, 12:00pm
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NZ Post accounts show that final amount paid for Gareth Morgan funds business was just short of the maximum possible
ANZ economists believe the new lending 'speed limits' will have more of an effect than many are expecting
26th Aug 13, 4:03pm
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ANZ economists believe the new lending 'speed limits' will have more of an effect than many are expecting
Westpac economists think the RBNZ's lending 'speed limits' will have a small dampening effect on house price rises
26th Aug 13, 11:25am
Westpac economists think the RBNZ's lending 'speed limits' will have a small dampening effect on house price rises
BNZ chief economist: The longer home buyers hold off the more house prices will rise
26th Aug 13, 9:39am
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BNZ chief economist: The longer home buyers hold off the more house prices will rise
ASB offers 4.75% p.a. for a six-month term for customers who have 20% equity deposits
23rd Aug 13, 5:04pm
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ASB offers 4.75% p.a. for a six-month term for customers who have 20% equity deposits
BNZ economists say RBNZ dismissing 'monetary policy orthodoxy' too quickly; many inconsistencies in the central bank’s 'diatribe'
23rd Aug 13, 11:41am
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BNZ economists say RBNZ dismissing 'monetary policy orthodoxy' too quickly; many inconsistencies in the central bank’s 'diatribe'
Nick Smith still targeting the passing of housing accords legislation next month; aims for freeing up of land supply before end of year
23rd Aug 13, 9:52am
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Nick Smith still targeting the passing of housing accords legislation next month; aims for freeing up of land supply before end of year
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million
22nd Aug 13, 3:42pm
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million
Labour leader stands down; no replacement yet; 'I realise I no longer enjoy the confidence of a number of my caucus colleagues'
22nd Aug 13, 1:38pm
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Labour leader stands down; no replacement yet; 'I realise I no longer enjoy the confidence of a number of my caucus colleagues'
LVR limits might cause a short-term house price spike; could lead to poor decisions by home buyers, property commentator Alistair Helm says
22nd Aug 13, 12:51pm
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LVR limits might cause a short-term house price spike; could lead to poor decisions by home buyers, property commentator Alistair Helm says