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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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RBNZ Governor says new LVR limit will be set at just 10% of a new bank's loan book from October 1
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RBNZ Governor says new LVR limit will be set at just 10% of a new bank's loan book from October 1
Government confirms deferred payment scheme for Meridian shares; listing likely in November
Housing Minister says 1000 state homes have been freed up for re-use due to detection of fraud among tenants
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Housing Minister says 1000 state homes have been freed up for re-use due to detection of fraud among tenants
Local Govt NZ says ratepayers may have to meet costs of new property developments once central government reins in council charges on new sections
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Local Govt NZ says ratepayers may have to meet costs of new property developments once central government reins in council charges on new sections
BNZ economists see RBNZ's move on LVR 'speed limits' as the biggest central bank 'experiment' seen here in decades - and a 'gamble'
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BNZ economists see RBNZ's move on LVR 'speed limits' as the biggest central bank 'experiment' seen here in decades - and a 'gamble'
90 seconds at 9 am: Did somebody say taper? US jobs surprise; consumer confidence up; markets take flight; UK's retail heatwave; Korean thaw; TWI 75.79
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90 seconds at 9 am: Did somebody say taper? US jobs surprise; consumer confidence up; markets take flight; UK's retail heatwave; Korean thaw; TWI 75.79
The Government has decided on changes to the Local Government Act to 'rein in' council development contributions to improve housing affordability
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The Government has decided on changes to the Local Government Act to 'rein in' council development contributions to improve housing affordability
ACT leader concerned about 'conflicting moves' by National and the Reserve Bank to both increase demand for housing and reduce it
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ACT leader concerned about 'conflicting moves' by National and the Reserve Bank to both increase demand for housing and reduce it
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
Latest REINZ statistics show rising volumes of farm sales and rising prices
REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks in Auckland up by nearly a third compared with a year ago; national median price rises to $488,500
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REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks in Auckland up by nearly a third compared with a year ago; national median price rises to $488,500
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
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BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
Latest ANZ job ads survey shows 'a decent lift' in the number of advertisements; points to continuing improvement in job market
90 seconds at 9 am: A whale of a tale; US household debt down; Eurozone in growth shock; China powers up; foreign scrutiny increases; TWI 75.72
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90 seconds at 9 am: A whale of a tale; US household debt down; Eurozone in growth shock; China powers up; foreign scrutiny increases; TWI 75.72
Reserve Bank says some banks had so many pre-approved high LVR loans that they would have breached 'speed limits' on LVR lending from day one
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Reserve Bank says some banks had so many pre-approved high LVR loans that they would have breached 'speed limits' on LVR lending from day one
Statistics New Zealand reports that 'core' retail sales have their best quarter since December 2006
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Statistics New Zealand reports that 'core' retail sales have their best quarter since December 2006
90 seconds at 9 am: US retail sales rise; British inflation slows but oil and house prices up; more slowing signs in China; TWI 75.12
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90 seconds at 9 am: US retail sales rise; British inflation slows but oil and house prices up; more slowing signs in China; TWI 75.12
Reserve Bank reveals more detail on its plans for 'speed limits' on high loan to value lending
Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
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Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
Westpac economists say LVR 'speed limits' may produce higher mortgage costs for low deposit borrowers but cheaper rates for other borrowers
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Westpac economists say LVR 'speed limits' may produce higher mortgage costs for low deposit borrowers but cheaper rates for other borrowers
ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
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ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
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Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
Fonterra announces composition of committee to inquire into the whey contamination scare
Fonterra announces composition of committee to inquire into the whey contamination scare
ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house
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ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house