David Hargreaves

National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy

National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy

BNZ economists warn that the New Zealand economy is becoming too concentrated both in terms of what we produce and where it goes

BNZ economists warn that the New Zealand economy is becoming too concentrated both in terms of what we produce and where it goes

Latest Bayleys research shows that businesses are demonstrating a marked preference toward prime quality CBD office accommodation

Latest Bayleys research shows that businesses are demonstrating a marked preference toward prime quality CBD office accommodation

QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%

QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%

Opinion: Finger pointing and scapegoats are not what Fonterra needs: A bigger sense of national responsibility is what is required

Opinion: Finger pointing and scapegoats are not what Fonterra needs: A bigger sense of national responsibility is what is required

Opinion: There was a certain inevitability the long-suffering taxpayer would be 'invited' to cough up for the pleasure of keeping the Tiwai Point smelter open

Opinion: There was a certain inevitability the long-suffering taxpayer would be 'invited' to cough up for the pleasure of keeping the Tiwai Point smelter open

Govt pays NZ$30 mln to smelter owners in a deal that will clear the way for the float of Meridian Energy

Govt pays NZ$30 mln to smelter owners in a deal that will clear the way for the float of Meridian Energy

Fonterra chief concedes short-term hit to dairy giant's name but believes corrective action will restore reputation; apologises to public

Fonterra chief concedes short-term hit to dairy giant's name but believes corrective action will restore reputation; apologises to public

The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting

The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting

Government will give 20 years for earthquake strengthening - five years more than originally proposed

Government will give 20 years for earthquake strengthening - five years more than originally proposed

Westpac economists maintain their forecast milk price at NZ$7.40 for next season after latest global dairy auction

Westpac economists maintain their forecast milk price at NZ$7.40 for next season after latest global dairy auction

The Government's looking to trim, make that slash, its 1.67 mln square metres of property and rental of NZ$324 mln a year

The Government's looking to trim, make that slash, its 1.67 mln square metres of property and rental of NZ$324 mln a year

Opinion: Latest figures will show a slight rise in the level of unemployment to 6.3%; or they will show something else

Opinion: Latest figures will show a slight rise in the level of unemployment to 6.3%; or they will show something else

Best July sales for new commercial vehicles since 1984; best July for passenger vehicles since 1987

Best July sales for new commercial vehicles since 1984; best July for passenger vehicles since 1987

BNZ's latest confidence survey finds rapidly growing numbers of people happy about the rising prices of houses

BNZ's latest confidence survey finds rapidly growing numbers of people happy about the rising prices of houses

ANZ economists say the third food safety issue for the NZ dairy sector in three years sees the country's reputation risk being sullied

ANZ economists say the third food safety issue for the NZ dairy sector in three years sees the country's reputation risk being sullied

Barfoot & Thompson reports listings at an all time low, despite sharp increase in new listings in July; median price drops by NZ$5k to NZ$585k

Barfoot & Thompson reports listings at an all time low, despite sharp increase in new listings in July; median price drops by NZ$5k to NZ$585k

State Services Minister expects to reduce the government sector's office 'footprint' nationally by around 25% in the next three to four years

State Services Minister expects to reduce the government sector's office 'footprint' nationally by around 25% in the next three to four years

HSBC economists expect continued housing market strength and say that any RBNZ lending restrictions are unlikely to have much impact

HSBC economists expect continued housing market strength and say that any RBNZ lending restrictions are unlikely to have much impact

National housing inventory recovers a little in July but asking prices hit record highs, according to Realestate.co.nz

National housing inventory recovers a little in July but asking prices hit record highs, according to Realestate.co.nz

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 51% support; biggest lead since 2011 election

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 51% support; biggest lead since 2011 election

Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years

Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years

Growth rate of borrowing has slowed, but the charge to fixed rate mortgages is continuing

Growth rate of borrowing has slowed, but the charge to fixed rate mortgages is continuing

ANZ Business Outlook shows confidence is at levels last seen in 1999 - but inflation expectations are rising too

ANZ Business Outlook shows confidence is at levels last seen in 1999 - but inflation expectations are rising too

Fonterra lifts milk price forecast for 2013-14 by NZ50c to NZ$7.50; estimated dividend NZ32c per share

Fonterra lifts milk price forecast for 2013-14 by NZ50c to NZ$7.50; estimated dividend NZ32c per share