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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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BNZ economists see RBNZ's move on LVR 'speed limits' as the biggest central bank 'experiment' seen here in decades - and a 'gamble'
16th Aug 13, 10:40am
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BNZ economists see RBNZ's move on LVR 'speed limits' as the biggest central bank 'experiment' seen here in decades - and a 'gamble'
90 seconds at 9 am: Did somebody say taper? US jobs surprise; consumer confidence up; markets take flight; UK's retail heatwave; Korean thaw; TWI 75.79
16th Aug 13, 8:44am
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90 seconds at 9 am: Did somebody say taper? US jobs surprise; consumer confidence up; markets take flight; UK's retail heatwave; Korean thaw; TWI 75.79
The Government has decided on changes to the Local Government Act to 'rein in' council development contributions to improve housing affordability
15th Aug 13, 3:38pm
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The Government has decided on changes to the Local Government Act to 'rein in' council development contributions to improve housing affordability
ACT leader concerned about 'conflicting moves' by National and the Reserve Bank to both increase demand for housing and reduce it
15th Aug 13, 1:42pm
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ACT leader concerned about 'conflicting moves' by National and the Reserve Bank to both increase demand for housing and reduce it
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
15th Aug 13, 12:45pm
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks in Auckland up by nearly a third compared with a year ago; national median price rises to $488,500
15th Aug 13, 11:38am
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REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks in Auckland up by nearly a third compared with a year ago; national median price rises to $488,500
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
15th Aug 13, 11:01am
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BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
15th Aug 13, 10:42am
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
90 seconds at 9 am: A whale of a tale; US household debt down; Eurozone in growth shock; China powers up; foreign scrutiny increases; TWI 75.72
15th Aug 13, 8:39am
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90 seconds at 9 am: A whale of a tale; US household debt down; Eurozone in growth shock; China powers up; foreign scrutiny increases; TWI 75.72
Reserve Bank says some banks had so many pre-approved high LVR loans that they would have breached 'speed limits' on LVR lending from day one
14th Aug 13, 2:33pm
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Reserve Bank says some banks had so many pre-approved high LVR loans that they would have breached 'speed limits' on LVR lending from day one
Statistics New Zealand reports that 'core' retail sales have their best quarter since December 2006
14th Aug 13, 10:53am
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Statistics New Zealand reports that 'core' retail sales have their best quarter since December 2006
90 seconds at 9 am: US retail sales rise; British inflation slows but oil and house prices up; more slowing signs in China; TWI 75.12
14th Aug 13, 8:51am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US retail sales rise; British inflation slows but oil and house prices up; more slowing signs in China; TWI 75.12
Reserve Bank reveals more detail on its plans for 'speed limits' on high loan to value lending
13th Aug 13, 3:32pm
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Reserve Bank reveals more detail on its plans for 'speed limits' on high loan to value lending
Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
13th Aug 13, 2:31pm
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Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
Westpac economists say LVR 'speed limits' may produce higher mortgage costs for low deposit borrowers but cheaper rates for other borrowers
12th Aug 13, 2:51pm
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Westpac economists say LVR 'speed limits' may produce higher mortgage costs for low deposit borrowers but cheaper rates for other borrowers
ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
12th Aug 13, 1:50pm
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ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
12th Aug 13, 12:09pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
12th Aug 13, 9:26am
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Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
Fonterra announces composition of committee to inquire into the whey contamination scare
12th Aug 13, 8:54am
Fonterra announces composition of committee to inquire into the whey contamination scare
ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house
12th Aug 13, 5:07am
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ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house
National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy
11th Aug 13, 1:58pm
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National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy
BNZ economists warn that the New Zealand economy is becoming too concentrated both in terms of what we produce and where it goes
9th Aug 13, 11:35am
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BNZ economists warn that the New Zealand economy is becoming too concentrated both in terms of what we produce and where it goes
Latest Bayleys research shows that businesses are demonstrating a marked preference toward prime quality CBD office accommodation
8th Aug 13, 2:50pm
Latest Bayleys research shows that businesses are demonstrating a marked preference toward prime quality CBD office accommodation
QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%
8th Aug 13, 12:13pm
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QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%