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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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Opinion: Ensuring strong demand for Mighty River Power shares in Australia is key to the Government’s partial privatisation plan
5th Mar 13, 8:17am
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Opinion: Ensuring strong demand for Mighty River Power shares in Australia is key to the Government’s partial privatisation plan
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure
4th Mar 13, 4:45pm
First NZ Capital analyst Jason Familton says Heartland Bank interim result 'another tick in the box'; sees higher share price; potential downside from property exposure
ANZ economists say the big dry could have an NZ$500 million hit to the economy in the first half of the year; trim this year's economic growth by as much as 0.5%
4th Mar 13, 4:34pm
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ANZ economists say the big dry could have an NZ$500 million hit to the economy in the first half of the year; trim this year's economic growth by as much as 0.5%
Kiwis' funds under management soar by 12.9% in the past year; biggest gain in recent history
4th Mar 13, 1:28pm
Kiwis' funds under management soar by 12.9% in the past year; biggest gain in recent history
Auckland still sits on top of the ASB/Main Report regional economic scoreboard, but Canterbury's resurgence continues
4th Mar 13, 12:14pm
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Auckland still sits on top of the ASB/Main Report regional economic scoreboard, but Canterbury's resurgence continues
Westpac economists believe RBNZ might use macro-prudential tools within a year to cool the housing market; LVRs won't be the weapon of choice though
4th Mar 13, 11:13am
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Westpac economists believe RBNZ might use macro-prudential tools within a year to cool the housing market; LVRs won't be the weapon of choice though
Westpac economists watching weather developments 'nervously' and say the big dry will have a negative impact on economic growth this year
1st Mar 13, 1:54pm
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Westpac economists watching weather developments 'nervously' and say the big dry will have a negative impact on economic growth this year
Liquidators of collapsed Ross Asset Management to chase owner David Ross and his wife for NZ$3.5 mln owed to the company
1st Mar 13, 11:28am
Liquidators of collapsed Ross Asset Management to chase owner David Ross and his wife for NZ$3.5 mln owed to the company
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander predicts the latest housing upturn will go on for another three years; says Auckland prices up 27% from 2009
1st Mar 13, 9:59am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander predicts the latest housing upturn will go on for another three years; says Auckland prices up 27% from 2009
New Zealand runs the risk of a sharp correction in property prices, credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's says
28th Feb 13, 3:55pm
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New Zealand runs the risk of a sharp correction in property prices, credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's says
Nearly NZ$1 bln more loaned on houses in past month, most for nearly five years; amount loaned up 4% in the past year, the biggest rise for four years
28th Feb 13, 3:33pm
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Nearly NZ$1 bln more loaned on houses in past month, most for nearly five years; amount loaned up 4% in the past year, the biggest rise for four years
ANZ's business outlook survey shows net 39% of businesses expect conditions to be better in the year ahead
28th Feb 13, 1:35pm
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ANZ's business outlook survey shows net 39% of businesses expect conditions to be better in the year ahead
Building consents continue to show strong gains, with 9.6% rise in house numbers
28th Feb 13, 11:10am
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Building consents continue to show strong gains, with 9.6% rise in house numbers
FMA to look closely at financial guidance practices in Christchurch as part of its priorities for 2013
28th Feb 13, 9:58am
FMA to look closely at financial guidance practices in Christchurch as part of its priorities for 2013
Mighty River Power float might be launched next week after favourable court ruling
27th Feb 13, 1:27pm
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Mighty River Power float might be launched next week after favourable court ruling
Mighty River Power successfully launches NZ$25 mln and NZ$75 mln local wholesale bond issues; BNZ the sole arranger
27th Feb 13, 12:40pm
Mighty River Power successfully launches NZ$25 mln and NZ$75 mln local wholesale bond issues; BNZ the sole arranger
NZIER expects 2%-2.5% economic growth over next few years; says recovery will be slower than past recoveries
27th Feb 13, 1:00am
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NZIER expects 2%-2.5% economic growth over next few years; says recovery will be slower than past recoveries
Opinion: Struggling NZ Post's ownership of Kiwibank is starting to be hurtful for both parties
26th Feb 13, 4:12pm
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Opinion: Struggling NZ Post's ownership of Kiwibank is starting to be hurtful for both parties
Reserve Bank household expectations survey shows a net 74% of people now expect house prices to rise in the next year
26th Feb 13, 3:49pm
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Reserve Bank household expectations survey shows a net 74% of people now expect house prices to rise in the next year
Carmel Fisher says efficiencies flowing from NZ$79 million Tower Investments acquisition will be of benefit to Fisher Funds clients
26th Feb 13, 1:59pm
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Carmel Fisher says efficiencies flowing from NZ$79 million Tower Investments acquisition will be of benefit to Fisher Funds clients
New loyalty/credit OneCard will carry interest rate of 19.99% and 'turbocharge' customer rewards, Countdown says
26th Feb 13, 11:41am
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New loyalty/credit OneCard will carry interest rate of 19.99% and 'turbocharge' customer rewards, Countdown says
Fisher Funds pays NZ$79 million for Tower Investments; TSB Bank to take 26% stake in Fisher
26th Feb 13, 8:51am
Fisher Funds pays NZ$79 million for Tower Investments; TSB Bank to take 26% stake in Fisher
Investors in most upbeat mood for three years; confidence in rental property investment continues to climb, ASB says
26th Feb 13, 5:01am
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Investors in most upbeat mood for three years; confidence in rental property investment continues to climb, ASB says
Rural Environmental Compliance Loan provides 'low cost' funding option to assist farmers to get the balance right between productivity and environmental sustainability
25th Feb 13, 11:25am
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Rural Environmental Compliance Loan provides 'low cost' funding option to assist farmers to get the balance right between productivity and environmental sustainability
Bank claims a first in getting quality standard measurement for readability on its KiwiSaver Investment Statement
25th Feb 13, 10:18am
Bank claims a first in getting quality standard measurement for readability on its KiwiSaver Investment Statement