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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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Meridian shares tipped to be priced at or just above the $1.50 bottom price in the range
Meridian shares tipped to be priced at or just above the $1.50 bottom price in the range
Government approves plans for NZ Post to slash existing outlets in favour of automated self-service kiosks
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Government approves plans for NZ Post to slash existing outlets in favour of automated self-service kiosks
ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
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ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
Majority of bankers support stricken state coal miner Solid Energy's restructuring, but potential legal challenge remains
Majority of bankers support stricken state coal miner Solid Energy's restructuring, but potential legal challenge remains
Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
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Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
The institutional share offer for Meridian Energy closes today amid reports of strong interest
Ernst & Young to undertake independent inquiry into the use of Auckland Mayoral resources
New Zealand had a net gain of 15,200 migrants in 12 months to September
REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
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REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
NZ's biggest bank changing the way it charges customers who miss credit card payments
NZ's biggest bank changing the way it charges customers who miss credit card payments
Westpac economists now picking actual falls in New Zealand house prices in about two years
Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
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Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
KiwiSaver default providers to retain 'conservative' investment approach
KiwiSaver default providers to retain 'conservative' investment approach
90 seconds at 9 am: Funding deal reached in US; February 7 new crunch day; US growth still modest; Markets up; UK jobless claims down; Hong Kong house prices sag; NZ$ up
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90 seconds at 9 am: Funding deal reached in US; February 7 new crunch day; US growth still modest; Markets up; UK jobless claims down; Hong Kong house prices sag; NZ$ up
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
Maurice Williamson questions likely population growth of Auckland
BNZ, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and TSB Bank will be forced to take the biggest trims on Solid Energy debt
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BNZ, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and TSB Bank will be forced to take the biggest trims on Solid Energy debt
RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
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RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
SOE Minister Tony Ryall announces further director reinforcements for beleaguered Solid Energy
SOE Minister Tony Ryall announces further director reinforcements for beleaguered Solid Energy
Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
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Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows record low interest from first home buyers; big knock to overall market confidence; but prices still seen higher
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows record low interest from first home buyers; big knock to overall market confidence; but prices still seen higher
New Zealand's richest man has nearly finished divesting farmland