David Hargreaves

Very mixed news for farmers as Fonterra increases the milk price forecast by possibly as much as 60c, but slashes the earnings forecast possibly more than in half; no interim dividend

Very mixed news for farmers as Fonterra increases the milk price forecast by possibly as much as 60c, but slashes the earnings forecast possibly more than in half; no interim dividend

Latest Reserve Bank figures show first home buyers getting a record high share of new mortgage money for the second consecutive month

Latest Reserve Bank figures show first home buyers getting a record high share of new mortgage money for the second consecutive month

David Hargreaves says the lasting legacy of the Government's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will likely be increasing numbers of people dependent on the state for a roof over their heads

David Hargreaves says the lasting legacy of the Government's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will likely be increasing numbers of people dependent on the state for a roof over their heads

Housing and Urban Development Ministry officials concede that the Govt's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will drive up rents, see rental stock taken off the market and may increase demand for public and emergency housing

Housing and Urban Development Ministry officials concede that the Govt's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will drive up rents, see rental stock taken off the market and may increase demand for public and emergency housing

David Hargreaves has a quick look at some of the florid prose that has greeted the Tax Working Group's final recommendations

David Hargreaves has a quick look at some of the florid prose that has greeted the Tax Working Group's final recommendations

A year after formally pulling out of tendering for big building projects following huge financial losses, Fletcher Building is tentatively signalling a likely re-entry into such work later this calendar year

A year after formally pulling out of tendering for big building projects following huge financial losses, Fletcher Building is tentatively signalling a likely re-entry into such work later this calendar year

Heartland Group Holdings says it will be able to meet the new RBNZ capital requirements through retained earnings and 'other sources'

Heartland Group Holdings says it will be able to meet the new RBNZ capital requirements through retained earnings and 'other sources'

Heartland Group Holdings has increased half year tax paid earnings 6.5% to $33.1 million but reduced the full year forecast profit to between $73 mln and $75 mln from an earlier forecast of $75-77 mln

Heartland Group Holdings has increased half year tax paid earnings 6.5% to $33.1 million but reduced the full year forecast profit to between $73 mln and $75 mln from an earlier forecast of $75-77 mln

David Hargreaves says the Government should broaden its line of attack in the fight against the country's housing problems

David Hargreaves says the Government should broaden its line of attack in the fight against the country's housing problems

RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says central bank has 'historically low level' of house price inflation projected; says investor perceptions 'are being tested at the moment'

RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says central bank has 'historically low level' of house price inflation projected; says investor perceptions 'are being tested at the moment'

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; No change to rates seen before 2021; Next move 'up or down'

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; No change to rates seen before 2021; Next move 'up or down'

Influential RBNZ Survey of expectations shows significant change in view of house prices this year - with the average pick now for gains of less than 2%

Influential RBNZ Survey of expectations shows significant change in view of house prices this year - with the average pick now for gains of less than 2%

KPMG sees 2019 as a key year for house prices following the restrictions placed on overseas buyers late last year and with the current woes in the Australian market

KPMG sees 2019 as a key year for house prices following the restrictions placed on overseas buyers late last year and with the current woes in the Australian market

David Hargreaves ponders the unanswerable question of how much money is desirable for a comfortable retirement

David Hargreaves ponders the unanswerable question of how much money is desirable for a comfortable retirement

Westpac economists change their call and now see no OCR change before 2022, with the 'balance of risks' for rates going up or down evenly balanced

Westpac economists change their call and now see no OCR change before 2022, with the 'balance of risks' for rates going up or down evenly balanced

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; A new NZ resident every 5 minutes and 26 seconds, a Capital Gains Tax plea, a Westpac floating rates notes issue, a lower Kiwi dollar, higher milk

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; A new NZ resident every 5 minutes and 26 seconds, a Capital Gains Tax plea, a Westpac floating rates notes issue, a lower Kiwi dollar, higher milk

David Hargreaves adds his voice to those exhorting the Government to keep its nerve on plans to build more houses

David Hargreaves adds his voice to those exhorting the Government to keep its nerve on plans to build more houses

The Reserve Bank's first major set piece of the year will be all-change as the central bank prepares for the imminent introduction of a formal committee-based interest rate setting structure

The Reserve Bank's first major set piece of the year will be all-change as the central bank prepares for the imminent introduction of a formal committee-based interest rate setting structure

Auckland-based non-bank deposit taker FE Investments is pushing ahead with plans to offer retail deposits in Australia after major shareholders tipped in more capital

Auckland-based non-bank deposit taker FE Investments is pushing ahead with plans to offer retail deposits in Australia after major shareholders tipped in more capital

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show mortgage credit growth remains above 6%, while non-bank lending has surged in the past month

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show mortgage credit growth remains above 6%, while non-bank lending has surged in the past month

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show first home buyers getting a record high share of new mortgage money last month

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show first home buyers getting a record high share of new mortgage money last month

David Hargreaves says the interlinked issues of KiwiBuild, immigration and the overall housing market performance in 2019 will together be the key determinant of who forms a Government in 2020

David Hargreaves says the interlinked issues of KiwiBuild, immigration and the overall housing market performance in 2019 will together be the key determinant of who forms a Government in 2020

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show the share of borrowing by the housing investor is continuing to drop sharply to new lows

Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show the share of borrowing by the housing investor is continuing to drop sharply to new lows

RBNZ's new capital requirements would need Heartland to lift its 'Tier 1' capital by about $15m a year; company believes the new requirements will stir more takeover activity and says it will consider any 'value-accretive' acquisition

RBNZ's new capital requirements would need Heartland to lift its 'Tier 1' capital by about $15m a year; company believes the new requirements will stir more takeover activity and says it will consider any 'value-accretive' acquisition

Fletcher Building says Formica sale completes sell-off of non-core businesses; will now reinstate dividends for shareholders

Fletcher Building says Formica sale completes sell-off of non-core businesses; will now reinstate dividends for shareholders