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David Hargreaves worked for interest.co.nz as senior journalist and news editor from 2012 through to April 2026.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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'
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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
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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'
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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
Mayor sets out economic plans, including attracting more investment, attracting more migrants, and public-private partnerships
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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