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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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Crown accounts show OBEGAL surplus of $9 mln for six months to December versus forecast of $666 mln deficit; tax revenue and GST running higher than expected
16th Feb 17, 10:38am
Crown accounts show OBEGAL surplus of $9 mln for six months to December versus forecast of $666 mln deficit; tax revenue and GST running higher than expected
David Hargreaves mulls some of the possibilities as 2017 gets into full swing
16th Feb 17, 8:29am
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David Hargreaves mulls some of the possibilities as 2017 gets into full swing
ASB breaks the half billion dollar mark for six month profit; chief executive lauds 'strong momentum'
15th Feb 17, 10:05am
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ASB breaks the half billion dollar mark for six month profit; chief executive lauds 'strong momentum'
This Government portrayed the solution to the hot Auckland house market as being all about increased supply - but its efforts in that regard have faltered badly in the past year
9th Feb 17, 4:29pm
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This Government portrayed the solution to the hot Auckland house market as being all about increased supply - but its efforts in that regard have faltered badly in the past year
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; small upward move in interest rates projected in 2019
9th Feb 17, 9:01am
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; small upward move in interest rates projected in 2019
David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
8th Feb 17, 3:35pm
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David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
Dairy prices eke out a small gain; economists see an extended period of consolidation as 'possible'
8th Feb 17, 8:21am
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Dairy prices eke out a small gain; economists see an extended period of consolidation as 'possible'
RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of 1.92% in two years time, well up on the previous survey's result and close to the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%
7th Feb 17, 3:24pm
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RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of 1.92% in two years time, well up on the previous survey's result and close to the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%
Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
7th Feb 17, 1:56pm
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
7th Feb 17, 1:05pm
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ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
2nd Feb 17, 3:05pm
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Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects
1st Feb 17, 3:51pm
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Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects
Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
1st Feb 17, 10:05am
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
31st Jan 17, 3:34pm
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New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises
31st Jan 17, 1:58pm
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With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises
New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up
31st Jan 17, 9:15am
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New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up
CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
26th Jan 17, 11:18am
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CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band
Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected
26th Jan 17, 10:20am
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Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected
David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent
24th Jan 17, 9:22am
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David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent
ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation
18th Jan 17, 10:31am
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ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation
ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost
18th Jan 17, 8:26am
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ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost
New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors
21st Dec 16, 3:24pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors
The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
21st Dec 16, 7:55am
The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers
20th Dec 16, 3:46pm
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Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers
ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017
20th Dec 16, 9:16am
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ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017