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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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Auckland Mayor releases position paper on potential public-private funding for city's infrastructure
28th Nov 13, 8:55am
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Auckland Mayor releases position paper on potential public-private funding for city's infrastructure
RBNZ figures show there were 6523 mortgages approved last week - the most since lending limits came into force in October
27th Nov 13, 3:28pm
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RBNZ figures show there were 6523 mortgages approved last week - the most since lending limits came into force in October
NZIER says Auckland needs only 8000 new houses a year and not the targeted 13,000
27th Nov 13, 12:02pm
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NZIER says Auckland needs only 8000 new houses a year and not the targeted 13,000
Lowest October deficit since the mid-1990s of just $168 million, Statistics New Zealand says
27th Nov 13, 10:51am
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Lowest October deficit since the mid-1990s of just $168 million, Statistics New Zealand says
Opinion: Reactions of construction industry participants demonstrate the long road ahead in producing cheap houses
26th Nov 13, 11:23am
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Opinion: Reactions of construction industry participants demonstrate the long road ahead in producing cheap houses
ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
25th Nov 13, 4:15pm
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ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
Auckland mortgage broker sees central bank coming under attack early next year as LVR limits bite into housing market
25th Nov 13, 2:02pm
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Auckland mortgage broker sees central bank coming under attack early next year as LVR limits bite into housing market
BNZ chief economist says the cost of shoring up the stability of the financial sector is being borne by would-be first home buyers
25th Nov 13, 12:36pm
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BNZ chief economist says the cost of shoring up the stability of the financial sector is being borne by would-be first home buyers
First resource consent application received for one of the new Auckland 'Special Housing Areas'
25th Nov 13, 11:33am
First resource consent application received for one of the new Auckland 'Special Housing Areas'
RBNZ assistant governor says changes to savings and investment patterns necessary for sustained reduction in overvalued Kiwi dollar
22nd Nov 13, 11:40am
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RBNZ assistant governor says changes to savings and investment patterns necessary for sustained reduction in overvalued Kiwi dollar
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
22nd Nov 13, 10:50am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
FIRST Union says research of bank workers shows 'startling' results regarding sales targets
22nd Nov 13, 5:05am
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FIRST Union says research of bank workers shows 'startling' results regarding sales targets
Bank bosses get millions of dollars while front line staff face sales targets that cause high levels of stress and anxiety, union says
21st Nov 13, 1:43pm
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Bank bosses get millions of dollars while front line staff face sales targets that cause high levels of stress and anxiety, union says
The quality of advice provided by Treasury in the past 10 years will be independently assessed by a long-time IMF official
21st Nov 13, 1:15pm
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The quality of advice provided by Treasury in the past 10 years will be independently assessed by a long-time IMF official
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
21st Nov 13, 9:05am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
Chinese banking giant ICBC gets official registration as an NZ bank - former RBNZ Governor and National Party leader is a director
19th Nov 13, 12:14pm
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Chinese banking giant ICBC gets official registration as an NZ bank - former RBNZ Governor and National Party leader is a director
BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn saw his performance-based pay drop by 25% in the latest financial year
19th Nov 13, 10:58am
BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn saw his performance-based pay drop by 25% in the latest financial year
Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
18th Nov 13, 6:00pm
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Business-led think tank suggests radical reform to local government and infrastructure in order to produce affordable housing
Barfoot & Thompson says house rents rose only 2% in Auckland in past six months
18th Nov 13, 2:19pm
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Barfoot & Thompson says house rents rose only 2% in Auckland in past six months
Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
18th Nov 13, 1:26pm
Median prices of Auckland urban fringe properties drop 8% in just a month
David Hisco's total remuneration package in the latest year was NZ$4,168,765
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
15th Nov 13, 2:39pm
Govt chooses Ernst & Young Australia to 'investigate Chorus’ capability to deliver on its contractual commitments'
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
15th Nov 13, 11:58am
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Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million gets 10 years and 10 months imprisonment
Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
15th Nov 13, 11:31am
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Goverment says ultra-fast broadband has now reached over 320,000 potential customers - but only 14,000 of them have signed up
Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
14th Nov 13, 12:30pm
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Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet