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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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Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
24th May 17, 1:33pm
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Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
The game is up on the 'fill-yerboots with borrowing offshore' modus operandi - sustaining NZ investment is going to require more domestic saving to finance it, ANZ chief economist says
24th May 17, 10:57am
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The game is up on the 'fill-yerboots with borrowing offshore' modus operandi - sustaining NZ investment is going to require more domestic saving to finance it, ANZ chief economist says
Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
24th May 17, 8:39am
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Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
David Hargreaves sees few credible answers being offered up by politicians to the housing issue
18th May 17, 2:31pm
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David Hargreaves sees few credible answers being offered up by politicians to the housing issue
Latest rural sales figures from REINZ show farm sale numbers at healthy levels; overall prices ease slightly compared with a year ago, but dairy prices up
18th May 17, 10:48am
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Latest rural sales figures from REINZ show farm sale numbers at healthy levels; overall prices ease slightly compared with a year ago, but dairy prices up
David Hargreaves crunches some of the official numbers on mortgage interest rates
17th May 17, 3:15pm
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David Hargreaves crunches some of the official numbers on mortgage interest rates
ANZ economists now pick an opening forecast milk price of $6.75 per kilogram of milk solids following the fifth consecutive rise of prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction
17th May 17, 9:01am
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ANZ economists now pick an opening forecast milk price of $6.75 per kilogram of milk solids following the fifth consecutive rise of prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction
Reserve Bank says its forecasting ability could be improved if Statistics New Zealand moved to monthly production of inflation data
15th May 17, 5:00pm
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Reserve Bank says its forecasting ability could be improved if Statistics New Zealand moved to monthly production of inflation data
Chinese conglomerate HNA plans to place NZ finance company UDC under the wing of its large European-Canadian equipment service subsidiary TIP Trailer Services
12th May 17, 5:02am
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Chinese conglomerate HNA plans to place NZ finance company UDC under the wing of its large European-Canadian equipment service subsidiary TIP Trailer Services
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; surprisingly, no change seen to future interest rate path, with first OCR hike not projected till late 2019; dollar drops sharply
11th May 17, 9:05am
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; surprisingly, no change seen to future interest rate path, with first OCR hike not projected till late 2019; dollar drops sharply
BNZ economists now predict rate hikes early next year and the RBNZ will be 'negligent' if it doesn't explicitly indicate higher interest rates in future when it reviews the OCR ths week
8th May 17, 2:35pm
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BNZ economists now predict rate hikes early next year and the RBNZ will be 'negligent' if it doesn't explicitly indicate higher interest rates in future when it reviews the OCR ths week
A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; The costly stormy tempest, ANZ's responsible investing, open season on farmers? swap rates rise, NZD falls
4th May 17, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; The costly stormy tempest, ANZ's responsible investing, open season on farmers? swap rates rise, NZD falls
Auckland Council expresses 'significant concerns' about aspects of the Government's proposed Urban Development Authorities, including the composition and powers of them and the nature of new development that could arise
4th May 17, 12:04pm
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Auckland Council expresses 'significant concerns' about aspects of the Government's proposed Urban Development Authorities, including the composition and powers of them and the nature of new development that could arise
Commerce Commission rules that NZ media giants Fairfax and NZME should not be allowed to get together
3rd May 17, 8:42am
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Commerce Commission rules that NZ media giants Fairfax and NZME should not be allowed to get together
Economists see results at latest dairy auction as boding well for the milk price to farmers in the upcoming season; overnight overall dairy prices lifted 3.6%, while Whole Milk Powder gained 5.2%
3rd May 17, 8:14am
Economists see results at latest dairy auction as boding well for the milk price to farmers in the upcoming season; overnight overall dairy prices lifted 3.6%, while Whole Milk Powder gained 5.2%
New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors' borrowing levels are down over 30% on a year ago, but lending to first home buyers and owner occupiers is up
1st May 17, 3:42pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors' borrowing levels are down over 30% on a year ago, but lending to first home buyers and owner occupiers is up
Chinese conglomerate HNA 'will be a good owner' of UDC after the planned $660 million acquisition, ANZ says
28th Apr 17, 6:37am
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Chinese conglomerate HNA 'will be a good owner' of UDC after the planned $660 million acquisition, ANZ says
NZ-owned banks again rate top for satisfaction in Consumer banking survey
24th Apr 17, 9:43am
NZ-owned banks again rate top for satisfaction in Consumer banking survey
Latest figures show Government spent $550 mln of taxpayers' money in past three months to put roofs over the heads of Kiwis - but the waiting list for houses is still getting bigger; Labour slams 'expensive band aid' emergency grants
20th Apr 17, 1:38pm
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Latest figures show Government spent $550 mln of taxpayers' money in past three months to put roofs over the heads of Kiwis - but the waiting list for houses is still getting bigger; Labour slams 'expensive band aid' emergency grants
The Government's changes to migration settings are a move in the right direction - but much more is needed
19th Apr 17, 4:02pm
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The Government's changes to migration settings are a move in the right direction - but much more is needed
The housing market looks set to be quiet in the run up to the election, but David Hargreaves wonders if that's necessarily a good thing
19th Apr 17, 7:59am
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The housing market looks set to be quiet in the run up to the election, but David Hargreaves wonders if that's necessarily a good thing
Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
18th Apr 17, 9:09am
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Economists expect the Consumers Price Index to hit levels not seen in years; Reserve Bank not expected to act at this stage
David Hargreaves would like to seen any review of the Reserve Bank undertaken as a part of a root-and-branch overhaul of its governing legislation
15th Apr 17, 7:28am
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David Hargreaves would like to seen any review of the Reserve Bank undertaken as a part of a root-and-branch overhaul of its governing legislation
Kiwibank's chairman Rob Morrison and his deputy Rhoda Phillippo both resigning
10th Apr 17, 10:36am
Kiwibank's chairman Rob Morrison and his deputy Rhoda Phillippo both resigning
New RBNZ figures show over a quarter of the amount owed on mortgages in this country is for investment property, while over 40% of that money is on interest-only terms
6th Apr 17, 4:04pm
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New RBNZ figures show over a quarter of the amount owed on mortgages in this country is for investment property, while over 40% of that money is on interest-only terms