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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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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
ASB parent company CBA reaches agreement over 'internalisation' of management for Kiwi Income Property Trust
ASB parent company CBA reaches agreement over 'internalisation' of management for Kiwi Income Property Trust
Auckland appoints new council boss on $630k salary
First-quarter Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) was a deficit of $1.3 billion, which was $382 million lower than expected
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First-quarter Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) was a deficit of $1.3 billion, which was $382 million lower than expected
QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
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QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
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Auckland Mayor proposes $18.40 an hour minimum wage for council staff; cost expected to be $3.75 mln a year
Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
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Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
FMA brings charges against OPI Pacific Finance directors
FMA brings charges against OPI Pacific Finance directors
Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
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Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
Telecoms infrastructure provider Chorus warns of cash crunch and possible default next year under new proposed copper line pricing
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Telecoms infrastructure provider Chorus warns of cash crunch and possible default next year under new proposed copper line pricing
ASB's latest housing confidence survey finds that limits on high loan-to-value lending have dented confidence in the Auckland housing market
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ASB's latest housing confidence survey finds that limits on high loan-to-value lending have dented confidence in the Auckland housing market
Auckland Council staff are rolling up their sleeves as they take on a tough target of 39,000 new houses in three years
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Auckland Council staff are rolling up their sleeves as they take on a tough target of 39,000 new houses in three years
Realestate.co.nz reports a surge in the numbers of houses coming on to the market, up 10% on same time a year ago
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Realestate.co.nz reports a surge in the numbers of houses coming on to the market, up 10% on same time a year ago
Household borrowing comes close to the $200 bln mark, according to RBNZ figures
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 2.6% in September, according to Statistics New Zealand
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 2.6% in September, according to Statistics New Zealand
Opinion: With the housing market already under pressure, the country can't afford to be complacent about rising net migration gains
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Opinion: With the housing market already under pressure, the country can't afford to be complacent about rising net migration gains
ASB's measure of Canterbury's post-earthquake economy suggests activity is flattening
A couple of economists would go for hikes in official interest rate rises right now
Westpac economists see the net inflow of migrants into the country hitting 33,000 by the second half of next year
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Westpac economists see the net inflow of migrants into the country hitting 33,000 by the second half of next year
Penny Hulse will serve a second term as Auckland Deputy Mayor
Penny Hulse will serve a second term as Auckland Deputy Mayor
Government announces $16.7 mln spend for 87 new social houses in Auckland
Dissenting Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi has been issued with preference shares in Solid Energy, despite legally challenging the deal
Dissenting Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi has been issued with preference shares in Solid Energy, despite legally challenging the deal
BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
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BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
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Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
Opinion: Only time can truly measure the success or otherwise of the 'mixed ownership model' but this observer reckons history will judge the policy harshly
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Opinion: Only time can truly measure the success or otherwise of the 'mixed ownership model' but this observer reckons history will judge the policy harshly