David Hargreaves

KPMG's annual FIPS for the non-banking sector reports that a number of participants in its survey have noted 'quite an impact' from the new lay-buy schemes; questions over non-regulation of such schemes

KPMG's annual FIPS for the non-banking sector reports that a number of participants in its survey have noted 'quite an impact' from the new lay-buy schemes; questions over non-regulation of such schemes

The Reserve Bank has released its climate change strategy, which will include studying the extent to which climate change is factored into the country's current house prices

The Reserve Bank has released its climate change strategy, which will include studying the extent to which climate change is factored into the country's current house prices

The New Zealand finance company ANZ has strenuously tried to sell keeps producing the goods; after tax profit rises 6% to $65.3 million

The New Zealand finance company ANZ has strenuously tried to sell keeps producing the goods; after tax profit rises 6% to $65.3 million

Insurance Council of New Zealand cautions those who might be affected by Air New Zealand pre-Christmas strike disruption that their travel insurance might not cover them for financial costs

Insurance Council of New Zealand cautions those who might be affected by Air New Zealand pre-Christmas strike disruption that their travel insurance might not cover them for financial costs

Guardians of NZ Super's new chief investment officer is coming from the A$148 bln Future Fund in Australia

Guardians of NZ Super's new chief investment officer is coming from the A$148 bln Future Fund in Australia

RBNZ has made Patrick Hoerler GM of Business Operations; search still on for two further Assistant Governors

RBNZ has made Patrick Hoerler GM of Business Operations; search still on for two further Assistant Governors

David Hargreaves says the Government needs to regroup over the holiday period and come back with a more clearly articulated plan for its flagship housing policy

David Hargreaves says the Government needs to regroup over the holiday period and come back with a more clearly articulated plan for its flagship housing policy

Falling manufacturing sales prompt BNZ to lower expectations of next week's GDP figures, while economists say economic growth figures could fall short of the Reserve Bank's expectations

Falling manufacturing sales prompt BNZ to lower expectations of next week's GDP figures, while economists say economic growth figures could fall short of the Reserve Bank's expectations

David Hargreaves wonders whether perhaps we really can achieve a subdued, but not falling, house market - 'neither too hot, nor too cold'

David Hargreaves wonders whether perhaps we really can achieve a subdued, but not falling, house market - 'neither too hot, nor too cold'

Westpac economists are the latest to trim their milk price forecast for this season - down to $6.10 from $6.25

Westpac economists are the latest to trim their milk price forecast for this season - down to $6.10 from $6.25

BNZ to pay out over 10,000 customers an average of $375 each as a result of documentation errors following changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA)

BNZ to pay out over 10,000 customers an average of $375 each as a result of documentation errors following changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA)

BNZ economists are the latest to lower their milk price forecast for the current season - to $6, which is below Fonterra's forecast range of $6.25 to $6.50

BNZ economists are the latest to lower their milk price forecast for the current season - to $6, which is below Fonterra's forecast range of $6.25 to $6.50

David Hargreaves looks at some of the past impacts of the RBNZ's 'LVR speed limit' home loan restrictions and ponders how the latest changes to the LVRs might affect the housing landscape

David Hargreaves looks at some of the past impacts of the RBNZ's 'LVR speed limit' home loan restrictions and ponders how the latest changes to the LVRs might affect the housing landscape

David Hargreaves admits to reservations about the Reserve Bank move to lift the 'speed limit' for high loan to value house lending - and particularly the move to free up some of the shackles on investors

David Hargreaves admits to reservations about the Reserve Bank move to lift the 'speed limit' for high loan to value house lending - and particularly the move to free up some of the shackles on investors

The Reserve Bank is loosening the 'speed limits' on high loan to value ratio lending and says further relaxation of the rules is likely in future

The Reserve Bank is loosening the 'speed limits' on high loan to value ratio lending and says further relaxation of the rules is likely in future

David Hargreaves sees obvious potential conflicts of interest and purpose emerging within the so-called housing and urban development authority

David Hargreaves sees obvious potential conflicts of interest and purpose emerging within the so-called housing and urban development authority

Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good

Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good

David Hargreaves says the first half of next year should give us a much clearer idea of which way the housing market will go

David Hargreaves says the first half of next year should give us a much clearer idea of which way the housing market will go

Bank of China's now been open for business in NZ for four years and wants to 'continue to leverage' its cross-border advantages to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation

Bank of China's now been open for business in NZ for four years and wants to 'continue to leverage' its cross-border advantages to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation

ASB economists trim farm gate milk price forecast for the second time in a month; now see price of $6, which is below the current Fonterra forecast

ASB economists trim farm gate milk price forecast for the second time in a month; now see price of $6, which is below the current Fonterra forecast

REINZ says a lot of farms came on to the market in the past month and the success or otherwise of marketing these will reflect the resilience - or otherwise - of the market; there's life in lifestyle block sales

REINZ says a lot of farms came on to the market in the past month and the success or otherwise of marketing these will reflect the resilience - or otherwise - of the market; there's life in lifestyle block sales

David Hargreaves says Fonterra needs to find the right balance in tackling its many problems, while juggling the demands of a difficult global dairy backdrop

David Hargreaves says Fonterra needs to find the right balance in tackling its many problems, while juggling the demands of a difficult global dairy backdrop

ANZ economists see continued strength in the regional housing markets with further 'catch-up' on Auckland prices

ANZ economists see continued strength in the regional housing markets with further 'catch-up' on Auckland prices

Fletcher Building CEO says residential building in Auckland 'plateauing', though activity levels remain 'robust'; sharp contraction in residential consents in Australia

Fletcher Building CEO says residential building in Auckland 'plateauing', though activity levels remain 'robust'; sharp contraction in residential consents in Australia

Kiwibank economists say latest house sales figures show a 'well behaved' market and so there is 'every possibility' of the RBNZ further relaxing lending limits

Kiwibank economists say latest house sales figures show a 'well behaved' market and so there is 'every possibility' of the RBNZ further relaxing lending limits