David Hargreaves

Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects

Government says its Housing Infrastructure Fund has received indicative proposals for $1.79 billion of infrastructure; Ministers say few of the proposals so far would increase the development speed of proposed projects

Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement

Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement

New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth

New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth

With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises

With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises

New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up

New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up

CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band

CPI rose 0.4% in December quarter against 0.3% market expectations; 1.3% inflation for the year; first time inflation has breached 1% in two years, taking it back into the RBNZ's targeted 1% to 3% band

Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected

Crown accounts show OBEGAL deficit of $768 mln for five months to November versus forecast of $1.704 bln deficit; tax revenue higher than expected; expenses lower than expected

David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent

David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent

ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation

ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation

ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost

ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost

New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors

New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors

The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years

The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years

Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers

Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers

ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017

ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017

Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite

Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Moody's sees 'relatively rapid' rise in US interest burden, Fonterra banks on China, student debt jumps the ditch, swaps zoom higher, NZD falls

A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Moody's sees 'relatively rapid' rise in US interest burden, Fonterra banks on China, student debt jumps the ditch, swaps zoom higher, NZD falls

The Bankers Association has strongly disagreed with MBIE's proposed fix for a contentious rule that leaves banks open to substantial repayments to borrowers in certain circumstances

The Bankers Association has strongly disagreed with MBIE's proposed fix for a contentious rule that leaves banks open to substantial repayments to borrowers in certain circumstances

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party sees 'a big downside' from too many migrants; the current regime is 'rotten'; focus needs to be on skilled people seeking a more liberal and tolerant society

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party sees 'a big downside' from too many migrants; the current regime is 'rotten'; focus needs to be on skilled people seeking a more liberal and tolerant society

David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year

David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year

The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled

The Reserve Bank confirms that a meeting it had planned with Bill English on debt-to-income ratios was cancelled and currently no new meeting has been scheduled

Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare

Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare

Appointment of Russell Jones brings responsibility for ASB's retail and digital banking together in one role

Appointment of Russell Jones brings responsibility for ASB's retail and digital banking together in one role

ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices

ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices

Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up

Regardless of what John Key says, his resignation has just opened next year's election race right up

Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years

Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years