David Hargreaves

The ANZ's not wanting to answer questions about its now protracted sales process for UDC Finance - but it will have to soon

The ANZ's not wanting to answer questions about its now protracted sales process for UDC Finance - but it will have to soon

David Hargreaves suggests the Australian masters of the ANZ may not have done the venerable New Zealand finance company UDC any favours by snatching at the highest price available for selling it

David Hargreaves suggests the Australian masters of the ANZ may not have done the venerable New Zealand finance company UDC any favours by snatching at the highest price available for selling it

Nearly 9 months after the sale was announced, the seller ANZ and would-be buyer HNA say there are still 'steps and processes' to work through in completing UDC Finance acquisition

Nearly 9 months after the sale was announced, the seller ANZ and would-be buyer HNA say there are still 'steps and processes' to work through in completing UDC Finance acquisition

As the rate of mortgage borrowing growth continues to slow sharply, David Hargreaves ponders on what level of growth the RBNZ would be content with

As the rate of mortgage borrowing growth continues to slow sharply, David Hargreaves ponders on what level of growth the RBNZ would be content with

Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish

Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish

TSB's updating its brand for the first time in over 25 years and will be rolling out the new logos over the next year - and losing the 'bank' in its title

TSB's updating its brand for the first time in over 25 years and will be rolling out the new logos over the next year - and losing the 'bank' in its title

SBS launches 10-year subordinated redeemable share issue; 'a much higher yielding product than anything we currently offer'

SBS launches 10-year subordinated redeemable share issue; 'a much higher yielding product than anything we currently offer'

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; reiterates view that monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period; notes recent construction sector weakness

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; reiterates view that monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period; notes recent construction sector weakness

The Reserve Bank's loan to value lending restrictions are about to 'celebrate' their fourth birthday. But with the wind changing in the Government and a new RBNZ Governor to appoint, will there be a fifth?

The Reserve Bank's loan to value lending restrictions are about to 'celebrate' their fourth birthday. But with the wind changing in the Government and a new RBNZ Governor to appoint, will there be a fifth?

New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by investors for house purchases last month made up just 22% of the total, compared with about 35% in the months before tighter LVR rules were applied

New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by investors for house purchases last month made up just 22% of the total, compared with about 35% in the months before tighter LVR rules were applied

Assuming National does lead the next Government, it needs to urgently address the dog's breakfast it had created with the housing portfolio

Assuming National does lead the next Government, it needs to urgently address the dog's breakfast it had created with the housing portfolio

Fonterra announces net profit of $745 mln; drops season end milk price by 3c to $6.12, making final payout of $6.52

Fonterra announces net profit of $745 mln; drops season end milk price by 3c to $6.12, making final payout of $6.52

GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again

GDP grows bang in line with market expectations; per capita GDP grows 0.3% in the quarter; construction activity shrinks again

The Government's announced the convening of a joint industry-government group to oversee full re-instalment of jet fuel supplies into Auckland Airport

The Government's announced the convening of a joint industry-government group to oversee full re-instalment of jet fuel supplies into Auckland Airport

ASB economists stop short of raising their forecast for now but see a combination of record butter prices and wet weather as providing upward pressure on global dairy prices

ASB economists stop short of raising their forecast for now but see a combination of record butter prices and wet weather as providing upward pressure on global dairy prices

The housing market is bearing up surprisingly well; the real question now is whether it will be 'left alone' or not after the election

The housing market is bearing up surprisingly well; the real question now is whether it will be 'left alone' or not after the election

National to assist young farmers to buy Landcorp-owned farms; 'these farms are better off in the hands of hard working young farming families'

National to assist young farmers to buy Landcorp-owned farms; 'these farms are better off in the hands of hard working young farming families'

The news organisation that broke the Todd Barclay story is reporting that National List MP Jian Yang has attracted the interest of our Security Intelligence Service; Yang says claims 'defamatory'

The news organisation that broke the Todd Barclay story is reporting that National List MP Jian Yang has attracted the interest of our Security Intelligence Service; Yang says claims 'defamatory'

After years of hands-off tactics from central government, whatever hue of administration takes over after September 23 is likely to be more interventionist in the housing market

After years of hands-off tactics from central government, whatever hue of administration takes over after September 23 is likely to be more interventionist in the housing market

Fonterra is coming under pressure to reveal more details about the performance and prospects of its Chinese associate Beingmate when Fonterra releases its annual results later this month

Fonterra is coming under pressure to reveal more details about the performance and prospects of its Chinese associate Beingmate when Fonterra releases its annual results later this month

Kiwis' debt continues to dwarf household disposable income, but courtesy of the low interest rates this debt is still being comfortably serviced

Kiwis' debt continues to dwarf household disposable income, but courtesy of the low interest rates this debt is still being comfortably serviced

Latest figures suggest that the Auckland house building market is going to need a whole lot more than words and political posturing

Latest figures suggest that the Auckland house building market is going to need a whole lot more than words and political posturing

National says new 'fit for purpose' urban planning laws separate from RMA would encourage more responsive planning and faster development

National says new 'fit for purpose' urban planning laws separate from RMA would encourage more responsive planning and faster development

Westpac economists point to recent softening in Auckland house building activity; dwelling consents numbers have 'flat-lined' at levels well short of those needed to keep up with population growth

Westpac economists point to recent softening in Auckland house building activity; dwelling consents numbers have 'flat-lined' at levels well short of those needed to keep up with population growth

New RBNZ figures show the total amount of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in dollar terms for three years last month

New RBNZ figures show the total amount of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in dollar terms for three years last month