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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 REINZ figures show Auckland annual house price inflation running at 19.8%, up from 14.8% just a month ago; median eases slightly to NZ$555,000
8th Jul 13, 2:53pm
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Latest REINZ figures show Auckland annual house price inflation running at 19.8%, up from 14.8% just a month ago; median eases slightly to NZ$555,000
Auckland Mayor puts heat on Govt for 2016 beginning to Auckland Central Rail Link after cutting a deal over early development of tunnel from Britomart
8th Jul 13, 1:32pm
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Auckland Mayor puts heat on Govt for 2016 beginning to Auckland Central Rail Link after cutting a deal over early development of tunnel from Britomart
Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
5th Jul 13, 3:19pm
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Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
Beef and lamb industry 'risks being insignificant player in NZ's economic recovery', according to the country's biggest rural lender
5th Jul 13, 11:21am
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Beef and lamb industry 'risks being insignificant player in NZ's economic recovery', according to the country's biggest rural lender
ANZ's Business Micro Scope survey finds small businesses very optimistic; Firms in Wellington most upbeat
4th Jul 13, 2:30pm
ANZ's Business Micro Scope survey finds small businesses very optimistic; Firms in Wellington most upbeat
Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
3rd Jul 13, 11:09am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
3rd Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
Reserve Bank plans major crisis management exercise for later this year, which will address the possibility of big disruptions occurring in Wellington
2nd Jul 13, 9:49am
Reserve Bank plans major crisis management exercise for later this year, which will address the possibility of big disruptions occurring in Wellington
BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
1st Jul 13, 2:36pm
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BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
1st Jul 13, 11:53am
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National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
1st Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
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