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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.
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
7th Jun 13, 8:36am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
5th Jun 13, 3:58pm
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Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
Both commercial and private vehicle sales enjoy their best May since 1990
Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
5th Jun 13, 12:38pm
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Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
4th Jun 13, 1:15pm
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
4th Jun 13, 9:49am
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As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
31st May 13, 3:19pm
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
31st May 13, 1:33pm
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ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has decided not to run against Auckland Mayor Len Brown in October's elections
31st May 13, 11:49am
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has decided not to run against Auckland Mayor Len Brown in October's elections
RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
30th May 13, 4:32pm
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RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
Greens say housing accords and special housing areas bill gives the central Government 'wide powers to overrule local government'
30th May 13, 1:33pm
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Greens say housing accords and special housing areas bill gives the central Government 'wide powers to overrule local government'
Building consents for new houses hit a five-year high last month, with rises across most areas of the country
30th May 13, 10:48am
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Building consents for new houses hit a five-year high last month, with rises across most areas of the country
RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
30th May 13, 8:51am
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RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
Float of Meridian Energy tipped to be the biggest in Australia and New Zealand this year - if it goes ahead
29th May 13, 12:13pm
Float of Meridian Energy tipped to be the biggest in Australia and New Zealand this year - if it goes ahead
Credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet says consumer financial stress is down markedly and the appetite for credit is growing
29th May 13, 10:50am
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Credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet says consumer financial stress is down markedly and the appetite for credit is growing
Fonterra announces an opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price of NZ$7 per kgMS for the 2013/14 season - up NZ$1.20 on the current season
29th May 13, 9:13am
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Fonterra announces an opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price of NZ$7 per kgMS for the 2013/14 season - up NZ$1.20 on the current season
Goldman Sachs economists forecast NZ dollar to rise strongly against its Australian counterpart over the next 12 months
28th May 13, 4:11pm
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Goldman Sachs economists forecast NZ dollar to rise strongly against its Australian counterpart over the next 12 months
Treasury says Goldman, Deutsche/Craigs and Macquarie will be joint lead managers for Meridian float; UBS gets the Genesis job
28th May 13, 2:34pm
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Treasury says Goldman, Deutsche/Craigs and Macquarie will be joint lead managers for Meridian float; UBS gets the Genesis job
Opinion: Headache for Government with Mighty River shares dropping well below their NZ$2.50 issue price as the whole sharemarket slumps
27th May 13, 3:09pm
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Opinion: Headache for Government with Mighty River shares dropping well below their NZ$2.50 issue price as the whole sharemarket slumps
Auckland Mayor suggests the Unitary Plan might not be notified in September if sufficient progress is not made on contentious issues
27th May 13, 12:14pm
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Auckland Mayor suggests the Unitary Plan might not be notified in September if sufficient progress is not made on contentious issues
Greens say majority of Mighty River shares offered to retail buyers went to a select few, with just 400 wealthy investors snapping up 10% of them
24th May 13, 9:11am
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Greens say majority of Mighty River shares offered to retail buyers went to a select few, with just 400 wealthy investors snapping up 10% of them
Auckland's Deputy Mayor urges feedback on draft Unitary Plan a week ahead of closing-off for comments
23rd May 13, 5:02pm
Auckland's Deputy Mayor urges feedback on draft Unitary Plan a week ahead of closing-off for comments
Primary Industries Minister scalds his ministry after resolving China meat dispute; says their error caused the problem
23rd May 13, 4:08pm
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Primary Industries Minister scalds his ministry after resolving China meat dispute; says their error caused the problem
Barfoot & Thompson says top three sales people sold houses collectively worth over NZ$200 mln in past year
23rd May 13, 10:47am
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Barfoot & Thompson says top three sales people sold houses collectively worth over NZ$200 mln in past year
Mayor Len Brown cites two new Auckland developments 'exemplifying approach needed' on city's housing challenges
22nd May 13, 3:41pm
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Mayor Len Brown cites two new Auckland developments 'exemplifying approach needed' on city's housing challenges