David Hargreaves

Westpac economists say despite flagging population growth they are not expecting a housing 'oversupply situation'

Westpac economists say despite flagging population growth they are not expecting a housing 'oversupply situation'

The Reserve Bank's latest mortgage debt-to-income figures suggest the sharp rises in DTI ratios may be coming to an end

The Reserve Bank's latest mortgage debt-to-income figures suggest the sharp rises in DTI ratios may be coming to an end

'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet

'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet

Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions

Construction giant Fletcher Building has lifted half year earnings 41% to $171 mln despite lockdown disruptions

David Hargreaves catches up on the things he missed during an extended summer break and concludes that 2022 is looking a lot like 2021 - but worse

David Hargreaves catches up on the things he missed during an extended summer break and concludes that 2022 is looking a lot like 2021 - but worse

BNZ economists now see inflation hitting 6.6% in the first quarter of this year

BNZ economists now see inflation hitting 6.6% in the first quarter of this year

Forsyth Barr research analysts see 'elevated' downside risks to the housing market and more generally see continuation of supply chain woes and inflation and they will be watching out for a few stretched company balance sheets

Forsyth Barr research analysts see 'elevated' downside risks to the housing market and more generally see continuation of supply chain woes and inflation and they will be watching out for a few stretched company balance sheets

Country sees second largest ever quarterly fall in GDP - but the result shows increasing resilience in the face of lockdown restraints

Country sees second largest ever quarterly fall in GDP - but the result shows increasing resilience in the face of lockdown restraints

ANZ economists are the last major bank to tip that house prices will drop - now picking a 4% decline next year

ANZ economists are the last major bank to tip that house prices will drop - now picking a 4% decline next year

David Hargreaves looks at the difficult juggling act the Government is attempting with Air New Zealand

David Hargreaves looks at the difficult juggling act the Government is attempting with Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has reworked the terms of its financial support package from the Govt, including reduction in the amount of borrowing by $500 mln, but a new issue of redeemable shares up to $1 bln

Air New Zealand has reworked the terms of its financial support package from the Govt, including reduction in the amount of borrowing by $500 mln, but a new issue of redeemable shares up to $1 bln

John Shewan says it is 'disappointing' the shareholders fund's argument that it should be bought back by Fonterra has not been accepted and he says buying the fund back would be a logical and timely solution

John Shewan says it is 'disappointing' the shareholders fund's argument that it should be bought back by Fonterra has not been accepted and he says buying the fund back would be a logical and timely solution

This week's GDP figures expected to show a drop - but by nothing like the sort of drop economists earlier expected

This week's GDP figures expected to show a drop - but by nothing like the sort of drop economists earlier expected

David Hargreaves highlights some of the issues he's looking out for in 2022 and ponders what's looking increasingly like a very unpleasant legacy of the global pandemic

David Hargreaves highlights some of the issues he's looking out for in 2022 and ponders what's looking increasingly like a very unpleasant legacy of the global pandemic

Westpac economists are now forecasting a 'windfall' for farmers and pick the Kiwi dollar will get down as low as US66c next year

Westpac economists are now forecasting a 'windfall' for farmers and pick the Kiwi dollar will get down as low as US66c next year

Fund manager Harbour Asset Management says the recent pickup in inflation goes beyond supply chain disruption and higher petrol prices

Fund manager Harbour Asset Management says the recent pickup in inflation goes beyond supply chain disruption and higher petrol prices

The old favourites - Covid, closed borders and hot houses - ruled the year again. But Covid got much more up close and personal, and there's a menacing 'new', but familiar-looking, kid in town. David Hargreaves shares his views on the year that was

The old favourites - Covid, closed borders and hot houses - ruled the year again. But Covid got much more up close and personal, and there's a menacing 'new', but familiar-looking, kid in town. David Hargreaves shares his views on the year that was

ANZ economists say interest rate hikes will be tough - but ongoing high inflation would be worse

ANZ economists say interest rate hikes will be tough - but ongoing high inflation would be worse

Economists at three of the four largest banks now see house prices dropping in 2022

Economists at three of the four largest banks now see house prices dropping in 2022

The Government says its $37.5 mln package for Auckland will 'help revive economic, social and cultural activities in our largest city over summer, and ensure those in hardship also get relief'

The Government says its $37.5 mln package for Auckland will 'help revive economic, social and cultural activities in our largest city over summer, and ensure those in hardship also get relief'

More information will need to be gathered from borrowers by lenders about the reasons why they need the loan, their income, and expenses. Lenders need to assess that the borrower can afford the repayments without getting into financial difficulty

More information will need to be gathered from borrowers by lenders about the reasons why they need the loan, their income, and expenses. Lenders need to assess that the borrower can afford the repayments without getting into financial difficulty

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says the new 'one-off' visa pathway will help retain the skills the country needs to support economic recovery

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says the new 'one-off' visa pathway will help retain the skills the country needs to support economic recovery

In a new consultation paper the Reserve Bank says that without a 'policy response' the cash system may be unable to meet its objectives

In a new consultation paper the Reserve Bank says that without a 'policy response' the cash system may be unable to meet its objectives

The RBNZ’s message to financial markets was that, 'yes – interest rates do need to go up, but how high remains uncertain so don’t get too far ahead of yourselves', ASB economists say

The RBNZ’s message to financial markets was that, 'yes – interest rates do need to go up, but how high remains uncertain so don’t get too far ahead of yourselves', ASB economists say

Independent economics researcher Capital Economics warns of potential further supply chain problems and inflationary pressures

Independent economics researcher Capital Economics warns of potential further supply chain problems and inflationary pressures