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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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Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy
24th Jun 15, 11:30am
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Largest KiwiSaver provider reports massive drop in new enrolments after Government axing of $1000 kick-start; says Govt needs 'no-surprises' policy
ANZ, Westpac, ASB economists take red pens to their OCR forecasts after 'shocker' March quarter GDP figures
18th Jun 15, 12:16pm
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ANZ, Westpac, ASB economists take red pens to their OCR forecasts after 'shocker' March quarter GDP figures
The Productivity Commission's come up with some great ideas to resolve our housing issues - but also implicitly explains why the ideas will likely be rejected
17th Jun 15, 2:13pm
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The Productivity Commission's come up with some great ideas to resolve our housing issues - but also implicitly explains why the ideas will likely be rejected
Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
17th Jun 15, 10:53am
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Stats NZ reports NZ current account deficit reduced by NZ$751 mln in March quarter; annual deficit rises to 3.6% of GDP from 3.3% in December
A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month
17th Jun 15, 10:20am
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A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month
Latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show that economic growth is seen as lower in coming years, with unemployment higher than earlier expected
15th Jun 15, 1:54pm
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Latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show that economic growth is seen as lower in coming years, with unemployment higher than earlier expected
The Reserve Bank has indicated it may cut interest rates once more - but some economists believe there could be more than that
11th Jun 15, 1:56pm
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The Reserve Bank has indicated it may cut interest rates once more - but some economists believe there could be more than that
The Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rates is an indication of an economy deteriorating faster than had been believed
11th Jun 15, 12:05pm
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The Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rates is an indication of an economy deteriorating faster than had been believed
The Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 3.25% from 3.5%
Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people
10th Jun 15, 11:57am
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Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people
This week's decision on interest rates needs to somehow combine market expectation and what the NZ dollar might do with doing the 'right' thing
8th Jun 15, 3:16pm
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This week's decision on interest rates needs to somehow combine market expectation and what the NZ dollar might do with doing the 'right' thing
Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
3rd Jun 15, 5:20pm
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Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
RBNZ hints at further loosening of mortgage lending in non-Auckland parts of the country
3rd Jun 15, 3:44pm
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RBNZ hints at further loosening of mortgage lending in non-Auckland parts of the country
First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked
3rd Jun 15, 10:50am
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First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked
As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut
2nd Jun 15, 4:31pm
As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut
Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac
2nd Jun 15, 1:45pm
Five-year retail note offer is being lead-managed by ANZ and Westpac
Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50
28th May 15, 8:49am
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Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50
Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact
27th May 15, 2:06pm
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Latest RBNZ figures suggest new lending restrictions could have a significant impact
ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'
27th May 15, 9:43am
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ANZ economists see twin Government and RBNZ action affecting an Auckland market that is 'primed to soften'
Research finds almost a third of Auckland houses changing hands within five years
25th May 15, 3:03pm
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Research finds almost a third of Auckland houses changing hands within five years
Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
21st May 15, 4:38pm
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Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement
21st May 15, 2:25pm
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Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement
Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992
21st May 15, 11:08am
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Net migration hit 56,800 in the April year; lowest number of migrants to Australia since 1992
Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation
20th May 15, 12:53pm
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Inaugural extensive survey of over 3000 citizens and businesses scores New Zealand's councils just 29 out of 100 on reputation
Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
20th May 15, 9:30am
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Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'