David Hargreaves

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

New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by first home buyers was up last month compared with a year ago - while investors borrowed $1 bln less than they did in July 2016

New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by first home buyers was up last month compared with a year ago - while investors borrowed $1 bln less than they did in July 2016

There needs to be an enduring solution found to the issue of ramping up - and indeed down - house building activity so that we are building the right numbers of houses for the market

There needs to be an enduring solution found to the issue of ramping up - and indeed down - house building activity so that we are building the right numbers of houses for the market

ASB economists say the post-election Government will 'have the luxury of choice' when it comes to being able to spend; ANZ economists see 'a plentiful kitty for pork-barrel politics'

ASB economists say the post-election Government will 'have the luxury of choice' when it comes to being able to spend; ANZ economists see 'a plentiful kitty for pork-barrel politics'

Westpac economists say there is no compelling case at the moment for the Reserve Bank to loosen the limits on high loan to value ratio lending

Westpac economists say there is no compelling case at the moment for the Reserve Bank to loosen the limits on high loan to value ratio lending

It's all very well talking about removing loan to value lending limits, but we need to hear what the Government would do if house prices started to rise quickly again

It's all very well talking about removing loan to value lending limits, but we need to hear what the Government would do if house prices started to rise quickly again

Economics consultancy and forecaster Infometrics says NZ's net migration may actually be more like 80,000 per year; says ideal should be between 10,500 and 16,600 - but that could take seven years to achieve

Economics consultancy and forecaster Infometrics says NZ's net migration may actually be more like 80,000 per year; says ideal should be between 10,500 and 16,600 - but that could take seven years to achieve

Economists are pushing out the timeframe for interest rate rises, while ANZ economists say they are tempted to 'flat-line' their future interest rate projections

Economists are pushing out the timeframe for interest rate rises, while ANZ economists say they are tempted to 'flat-line' their future interest rate projections

David Hargreaves suggests the real estate industry is singling out the wrong target by urging exemptions from the RBNZ’s LVR rules for first home buyers

David Hargreaves suggests the real estate industry is singling out the wrong target by urging exemptions from the RBNZ’s LVR rules for first home buyers

Heartland Bank's increase in profitability driven primarily by growth in receivables across all divisions - Household, Business and Rural; bank sees further increases in profit this year

Heartland Bank's increase in profitability driven primarily by growth in receivables across all divisions - Household, Business and Rural; bank sees further increases in profit this year

David Hargreaves on RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler's final curtain call

David Hargreaves on RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler's final curtain call

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; still forecasting interest rate rises from late 2019 onwards; dollar gains slightly

Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; still forecasting interest rate rises from late 2019 onwards; dollar gains slightly

David Hargreaves suggests the way the election is shaping up offers voters the ideal chance to 'cherry pick' various policies - particularly in areas of interest such as housing and immigration

David Hargreaves suggests the way the election is shaping up offers voters the ideal chance to 'cherry pick' various policies - particularly in areas of interest such as housing and immigration