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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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The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
19th Apr 13, 4:53pm
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The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world
19th Apr 13, 10:24am
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BNZ economists say New Zealand economy is now emerging as one of the most robust in the world
Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over
18th Apr 13, 3:04pm
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Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over
'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ
18th Apr 13, 12:30pm
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'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ
Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions
17th Apr 13, 3:44pm
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Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions
Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures
17th Apr 13, 12:35pm
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Economists say there is little to worry the RBNZ in the 0.4% quarterly and 0.9% annual inflation figures
Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed
17th Apr 13, 11:09am
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Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed
Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up
16th Apr 13, 11:13am
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Westpac economists say drought might cost economy nothing because Fonterra has 'cornered' the powdered milk market, driving prices up
Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises
16th Apr 13, 10:52am
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Investors who pre-registered interest in Mighty River shares are sent blank emails; Treasury apologises
Infrastructure and utility investor Infratil seeks up to NZ$100 mln in infrastructure bond issue; rate 6.85%; maturity June 15, 2022
16th Apr 13, 9:40am
Infrastructure and utility investor Infratil seeks up to NZ$100 mln in infrastructure bond issue; rate 6.85%; maturity June 15, 2022
Operators of 'proportionate ownership' schemes for commercial property are getting to grips with a new, more regulated, environment
15th Apr 13, 10:25am
Operators of 'proportionate ownership' schemes for commercial property are getting to grips with a new, more regulated, environment
Insurers pay out NZ$320 million to Housing New Zealand for earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury - NZ$110 million less than was claimed
12th Apr 13, 3:19pm
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Insurers pay out NZ$320 million to Housing New Zealand for earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury - NZ$110 million less than was claimed
Reserve Bank appoints Bernard Hodgetts to head the Bank’s new Macro Financial Department
12th Apr 13, 2:20pm
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Reserve Bank appoints Bernard Hodgetts to head the Bank’s new Macro Financial Department
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
12th Apr 13, 1:53pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
REINZ says median house price hit NZ$400,000 for the first time ever in March; Most houses sold in a month since May 2007
11th Apr 13, 2:52pm
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REINZ says median house price hit NZ$400,000 for the first time ever in March; Most houses sold in a month since May 2007
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures dip slightly but show continued strengthening of the sector
11th Apr 13, 11:00am
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures dip slightly but show continued strengthening of the sector
Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
10th Apr 13, 4:10pm
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Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
QV says national house prices up 6.5% in past year; Auckland up 11%, but rate of growth might be slowing now
9th Apr 13, 12:16pm
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QV says national house prices up 6.5% in past year; Auckland up 11%, but rate of growth might be slowing now
Receiver yet to calculate total Mainzeal debts; No indication yet whether secured creditor BNZ will get all its money back
9th Apr 13, 11:17am
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Receiver yet to calculate total Mainzeal debts; No indication yet whether secured creditor BNZ will get all its money back
NZIER's quarterly survey of business opinion shows most broad-based economic recovery since recession began in 2008
9th Apr 13, 10:12am
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NZIER's quarterly survey of business opinion shows most broad-based economic recovery since recession began in 2008
Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
8th Apr 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
8th Apr 13, 3:10pm
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Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
Today is the day that new laws governing the conduct of real estate salespeople take effect
8th Apr 13, 1:48pm
Today is the day that new laws governing the conduct of real estate salespeople take effect
New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
8th Apr 13, 11:06am
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New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
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Mighty River Power forecasts NZ12c a share dividend for this year, rising to 13C a share next year; dividend yield for next year 4.6%-5.5% depending on share price
5th Apr 13, 3:12pm
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Mighty River Power forecasts NZ12c a share dividend for this year, rising to 13C a share next year; dividend yield for next year 4.6%-5.5% depending on share price