David Hargreaves

Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%

Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%

We asked eight of the big banks whether they provide interest-only loans for residential mortgages - and they all do

We asked eight of the big banks whether they provide interest-only loans for residential mortgages - and they all do

BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that

BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that

Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August

Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August

Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors

Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors

Recommendations for foreign trusts having stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details will be 'moved on quickly' by Govt

Recommendations for foreign trusts having stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details will be 'moved on quickly' by Govt

John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank

John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday: We're trucking along, S&P gets negative on Australia, our eyes are on the RBNZ, Labour eyes emergency housing, dollar and swap rates up

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday: We're trucking along, S&P gets negative on Australia, our eyes are on the RBNZ, Labour eyes emergency housing, dollar and swap rates up

What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities

What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities

Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'

Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'

The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008

The annual rate of growth in household borrowing is continuing to climb at rates last seen in 2008

RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting

RBNZ says continuation of non-Auckland house price rises could be a 'challenge' for macro-prudential policy; signals softer approach to inflation targeting

New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms

New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms

David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that

David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that

The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage

The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage

We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals

We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals

GDP grew 0.7% in March quarter compared with consensus forecasts of 0.6%

GDP grew 0.7% in March quarter compared with consensus forecasts of 0.6%

Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers

Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers

Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'

Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'

The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating

The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating

The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?

The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?

Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight

Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight

NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday

NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday

Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank

Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank