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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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Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
18th Jun 13, 12:50pm
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Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
17th Jun 13, 10:21am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
14th Jun 13, 11:47am
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BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
New survey finds Kiwis have an excellent grasp of financial principles - but don't actually apply those principles very well
14th Jun 13, 9:30am
New survey finds Kiwis have an excellent grasp of financial principles - but don't actually apply those principles very well
New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
14th Jun 13, 8:56am
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New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
Auckland Mayor says it's time for a national discussion on the country's distribution of population
13th Jun 13, 1:34pm
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Auckland Mayor says it's time for a national discussion on the country's distribution of population
REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
12th Jun 13, 12:02pm
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REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
12th Jun 13, 10:29am
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Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
Opinion: The Government should withdraw its housing accords legislation in favour of a new bill that would just specifically target Auckland's housing problems
11th Jun 13, 2:05pm
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Opinion: The Government should withdraw its housing accords legislation in favour of a new bill that would just specifically target Auckland's housing problems
Latest figures show that New Zealanders are continuing to rebuild their financial assets after the shock of the global financial crisis
10th Jun 13, 4:16pm
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Latest figures show that New Zealanders are continuing to rebuild their financial assets after the shock of the global financial crisis
Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
10th Jun 13, 12:45pm
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Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
Economists keen to hear what the Reserve Bank might say about deployment of 'macro-prudential tools' in next week's Monetary Policy Statement
7th Jun 13, 2:51pm
Economists keen to hear what the Reserve Bank might say about deployment of 'macro-prudential tools' in next week's Monetary Policy Statement
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
7th Jun 13, 8:36am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
5th Jun 13, 3:58pm
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Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
Both commercial and private vehicle sales enjoy their best May since 1990
Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
5th Jun 13, 12:38pm
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Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
4th Jun 13, 1:15pm
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
4th Jun 13, 9:49am
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As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
31st May 13, 3:19pm
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
31st May 13, 1:33pm
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ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has decided not to run against Auckland Mayor Len Brown in October's elections
31st May 13, 11:49am
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has decided not to run against Auckland Mayor Len Brown in October's elections
RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
30th May 13, 4:32pm
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RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
Greens say housing accords and special housing areas bill gives the central Government 'wide powers to overrule local government'
30th May 13, 1:33pm
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Greens say housing accords and special housing areas bill gives the central Government 'wide powers to overrule local government'
Building consents for new houses hit a five-year high last month, with rises across most areas of the country
30th May 13, 10:48am
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Building consents for new houses hit a five-year high last month, with rises across most areas of the country
RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
30th May 13, 8:51am
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RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence