David Hargreaves

Influential RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of 2.09% in two years time, down from 2.17% in May and close to the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%

Influential RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of 2.09% in two years time, down from 2.17% in May and close to the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%

David Hargreaves says the Auckland housing market has gone cold at exactly the wrong time. And does the sudden focus by politicians on our largest city's infrastructure imply a sense of defeat on housing?

David Hargreaves says the Auckland housing market has gone cold at exactly the wrong time. And does the sudden focus by politicians on our largest city's infrastructure imply a sense of defeat on housing?

TSB Community Trust is taking control of Fisher Funds and bringing in a new minority shareholder

TSB Community Trust is taking control of Fisher Funds and bringing in a new minority shareholder

Figures revealed by the Auckland Council show over 5,500 building consents were issued within the 154 SHAs, but 25 of the areas had no consent activity at all prior to being disestablished

Figures revealed by the Auckland Council show over 5,500 building consents were issued within the 154 SHAs, but 25 of the areas had no consent activity at all prior to being disestablished

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says RBNZ looking for more 'broad-based' support for the bank's macro-prudential framework; talks up merits of debt-to-income limits

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says RBNZ looking for more 'broad-based' support for the bank's macro-prudential framework; talks up merits of debt-to-income limits

ASB economists see butter prices in particular heading higher this year

ASB economists see butter prices in particular heading higher this year

New RBNZ figures show mortgage borrowing growing at its slowest annual rate in well over a year; non-bank mortgage borrowing is starting to surge, however

New RBNZ figures show mortgage borrowing growing at its slowest annual rate in well over a year; non-bank mortgage borrowing is starting to surge, however

It was lost but now it's found; the Reserve Bank appears to be getting its collective head around where inflation is living in the modern world - and what it is likely to do in future

It was lost but now it's found; the Reserve Bank appears to be getting its collective head around where inflation is living in the modern world - and what it is likely to do in future

After complaints from employers the Government has backed down on original work visa proposals; has now lowered pay threshold to $41.5k from $48k; introduced new 'mid-skilled' category

After complaints from employers the Government has backed down on original work visa proposals; has now lowered pay threshold to $41.5k from $48k; introduced new 'mid-skilled' category

Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.75 milk price for farmers in the current season, but its earnings forecast of 45c to 55c per share is only the same as that for the previous year

Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.75 milk price for farmers in the current season, but its earnings forecast of 45c to 55c per share is only the same as that for the previous year

New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by investors for house purchases in June dropped by 48.5% compared with the same month a year ago

New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by investors for house purchases in June dropped by 48.5% compared with the same month a year ago

Reserve Bank Assistant Governor John McDermott says the measure of inflation the RBNZ pays attention to is running at about 1.4%; the 'neutral interest rate' is now down to 3.5%

Reserve Bank Assistant Governor John McDermott says the measure of inflation the RBNZ pays attention to is running at about 1.4%; the 'neutral interest rate' is now down to 3.5%

After racking up losses, retailer The Warehouse has offloaded its finance arm to SBS subsidiary Finance Now

After racking up losses, retailer The Warehouse has offloaded its finance arm to SBS subsidiary Finance Now

The Government's looming partial backdown on recently announced migration limits points to the folly of lazy policy formulated through opinion polls and public reaction

The Government's looming partial backdown on recently announced migration limits points to the folly of lazy policy formulated through opinion polls and public reaction

A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'

A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'

Fletcher Building has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Mark Adamson and says operating earnings this year will be around $100 mln less than previously indicated

Fletcher Building has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Mark Adamson and says operating earnings this year will be around $100 mln less than previously indicated

ANZ economists say 'the hard work has been done' on closing the funding gap between deposits and lending; competition for deposits could now ease and there is more 'wriggle room' for lending

ANZ economists say 'the hard work has been done' on closing the funding gap between deposits and lending; competition for deposits could now ease and there is more 'wriggle room' for lending

Reserve Bank says it will be watching the behaviour of banks and any signs of increased reliance on offshore funding

Reserve Bank says it will be watching the behaviour of banks and any signs of increased reliance on offshore funding

Westpac economists see higher mortgage rates and continued easing of house prices as being an 'important headwind' for economic activity over the year ahead

Westpac economists see higher mortgage rates and continued easing of house prices as being an 'important headwind' for economic activity over the year ahead

RBNZ and MBIE consultation to tackle issues around banks that have to comply with margin rules being implemented in foreign jurisdictions; legislation may need changing

RBNZ and MBIE consultation to tackle issues around banks that have to comply with margin rules being implemented in foreign jurisdictions; legislation may need changing

Economists expect much of the sharp rise seen in the Consumers Price Index during the March quarter to evaporate, led by sharp falls in petrol prices

Economists expect much of the sharp rise seen in the Consumers Price Index during the March quarter to evaporate, led by sharp falls in petrol prices

David Hargreaves suggests a subdued housing market in the run-up to the election may ultimately work against the Reserve Bank

David Hargreaves suggests a subdued housing market in the run-up to the election may ultimately work against the Reserve Bank

CBL to buy 40% of Allied Risk Holdings, with the Allied management coming on board with CBL in Europe

CBL to buy 40% of Allied Risk Holdings, with the Allied management coming on board with CBL in Europe

BNZ says it is considering an offer for a new series of 5-year unsecured subordinated fixed rate notes for Kiwi retail investors and certain institutional investors

BNZ says it is considering an offer for a new series of 5-year unsecured subordinated fixed rate notes for Kiwi retail investors and certain institutional investors

Government shares out $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund among five councils - mostly in the top half of the North Island

Government shares out $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund among five councils - mostly in the top half of the North Island