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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.
David Hargreaves
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is building up a head of steam
28th Jun 13, 3:20pm
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is building up a head of steam
Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
28th Jun 13, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
RBNZ reveals it was a net buyer of NZ$90 million during May
RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
27th Jun 13, 11:07am
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RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
27th Jun 13, 10:39am
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Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
Auckland Mayor celebrates Government's agreement to support rail loop; says it is 'Auckland's biggest transport advance since the Harbour Bridge'
26th Jun 13, 2:46pm
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Auckland Mayor celebrates Government's agreement to support rail loop; says it is 'Auckland's biggest transport advance since the Harbour Bridge'
Opinion: The Government is working its way into a rather nasty bind and faces decisions in the next two months that could define this term of office
26th Jun 13, 12:13pm
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Opinion: The Government is working its way into a rather nasty bind and faces decisions in the next two months that could define this term of office
Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
24th Jun 13, 4:42pm
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Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
24th Jun 13, 10:58am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
21st Jun 13, 2:41pm
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Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
Latest Roy Morgan opinion polls shows National climbing to 44% support, but an election result now would be 'too close to call'
21st Jun 13, 10:20am
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Latest Roy Morgan opinion polls shows National climbing to 44% support, but an election result now would be 'too close to call'
Auckland Council begins series of 'workshops' to debate contentious issues regarding development of Auckland region's new rulebook
20th Jun 13, 3:53pm
Auckland Council begins series of 'workshops' to debate contentious issues regarding development of Auckland region's new rulebook
Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
20th Jun 13, 3:14pm
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Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
Kiwibank raises its 2-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.45% from 5.25% in further sign cheap mortgages are on the way out
20th Jun 13, 12:36pm
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Kiwibank raises its 2-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.45% from 5.25% in further sign cheap mortgages are on the way out
RBNZ says new anti-money laundering regime will enhance New Zealand's reputation on the global stage
20th Jun 13, 10:40am
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RBNZ says new anti-money laundering regime will enhance New Zealand's reputation on the global stage
NZ annual current account deficit at 4.8% of GDP, down from 5%
Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
19th Jun 13, 10:23am
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Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
18th Jun 13, 4:30pm
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REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
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