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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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NZ annual current account deficit at 4.1% of GDP in September quarter, from revised 3.9% in June quarter
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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
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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
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
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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
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
Latest RBNZ figures show that net household financial wealth has surged by 10% in the last quarter
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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
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Overseas fund manager slams 'political risk' in New Zealand after taking big losses on investments including Chorus
Our readers' poll finds a majority support the Government's asset sales programme
RBNZ's Deputy Governor says the central bank is working to enhance the openness and effectiveness of its communication
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RBNZ's Deputy Governor says the central bank is working to enhance the openness and effectiveness of its communication
Housing Minister announces further $31 mln to allow faster progress on 3000-house Auckland development
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Housing Minister announces further $31 mln to allow faster progress on 3000-house Auckland development
Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief goes into bat for the rest of New Zealand; 'don't penalise everybody else for Auckland's problems'
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief goes into bat for the rest of New Zealand; 'don't penalise everybody else for Auckland's problems'
Labour has introduced a members' bill that would allow only New Zealand citizens and residents to buy any existing house, flat or apartment
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Labour has introduced a members' bill that would allow only New Zealand citizens and residents to buy any existing house, flat or apartment