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David Hargreaves

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David Hargreaves worked for interest.co.nz as senior journalist and news editor from 2012 through to April 2026.

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The Co-operative Bank says CFO Gareth Fleming is leaving after 10 years at the bank; Fleming recently acted as CEO
The Co-operative Bank says CFO Gareth Fleming is leaving after 10 years at the bank; Fleming recently acted as CEO
The Co-operative Bank says it is excited to be offering a new way for its customers to pay online as quickly and easily as possible
The Co-operative Bank says it is excited to be offering a new way for its customers to pay online as quickly and easily as possible
BNZ economists say recent media coverage of declining Auckland house prices could prove self-fulfilling
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BNZ economists say recent media coverage of declining Auckland house prices could prove self-fulfilling
David Hargreaves hopes near term softness in the Auckland housing market won't affect longer term planning for the region
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David Hargreaves hopes near term softness in the Auckland housing market won't affect longer term planning for the region
Aggressive buying for near term contracts sees Whole Milk Powder prices reverse some of their recent losses
Aggressive buying for near term contracts sees Whole Milk Powder prices reverse some of their recent losses
David Hargreaves assesses the likelihood of Auckland's housing market continuing to under-perform the rest of the country
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David Hargreaves assesses the likelihood of Auckland's housing market continuing to under-perform the rest of the country
New Statistics NZ population projections suggest it is possible Auckland's population could virtually double in the next 25 years; NZ total population could hit 6 million in only about 10 years' time
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New Statistics NZ population projections suggest it is possible Auckland's population could virtually double in the next 25 years; NZ total population could hit 6 million in only about 10 years' time
Reserve Bank unhappy with insurance companies' overall level of compliance with disclosure rules - warns that they need to raise their game
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Reserve Bank unhappy with insurance companies' overall level of compliance with disclosure rules - warns that they need to raise their game
Research by Auckland's leading real estate firm reveals big shift in living preferences for those renting accommodation
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Research by Auckland's leading real estate firm reveals big shift in living preferences for those renting accommodation
ANZ economists see repetition of the mid-2000s period when Auckland's house market under-performed the rest of the country
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ANZ economists see repetition of the mid-2000s period when Auckland's house market under-performed the rest of the country
New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by investors for house purchases in May dropped by $1 billion compared with the same month a year ago
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New Reserve Bank figures show the amount borrowed by investors for house purchases in May dropped by $1 billion compared with the same month a year ago
This election more than any others in recent memory looks set to have a huge impact on the direction of the housing market - and prices - next year and possibly beyond
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This election more than any others in recent memory looks set to have a huge impact on the direction of the housing market - and prices - next year and possibly beyond
Fonterra confirms overall milk production for the season just concluded was down by nearly 3%, but is forecasting that drop to reverse this year
Fonterra confirms overall milk production for the season just concluded was down by nearly 3%, but is forecasting that drop to reverse this year
David Hargreaves wonders, given the national obsession for housing, whether there could be better 'official' information available on market trends
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David Hargreaves wonders, given the national obsession for housing, whether there could be better 'official' information available on market trends
Run of six consecutive gains ended at GlobalDairyTrade auction; Whole Milk Powder prices disappoint with 3.3% fall
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Run of six consecutive gains ended at GlobalDairyTrade auction; Whole Milk Powder prices disappoint with 3.3% fall
Labour slams new Government housing affordability measure as 'ham-fisted'; calls on Nick Smith to reissue it with 'accurate numbers' on true state of housing affordability
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Labour slams new Government housing affordability measure as 'ham-fisted'; calls on Nick Smith to reissue it with 'accurate numbers' on true state of housing affordability
David Hargreaves wants to see a new Reserve Bank Governor who is thick-skinned and accepts that people will disagree with them
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David Hargreaves wants to see a new Reserve Bank Governor who is thick-skinned and accepts that people will disagree with them
Another very sharp rise in food prices raises further questions about the Reserve Bank's benign inflation forecasts
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Another very sharp rise in food prices raises further questions about the Reserve Bank's benign inflation forecasts
Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply identifies increasing bank financing constraints on developers and buyers as 'an important emerging issue'
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Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply identifies increasing bank financing constraints on developers and buyers as 'an important emerging issue'
Our compilation of some of the key business, property, farming, retailing and economic comment made in response to the 2017 Budget
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Our compilation of some of the key business, property, farming, retailing and economic comment made in response to the 2017 Budget
Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
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Subdued house prices in the run up to the election are likely to lead to complacency when it comes to some much-needed tightening up measures
The game is up on the 'fill-yerboots with borrowing offshore' modus operandi - sustaining NZ investment is going to require more domestic saving to finance it, ANZ chief economist says
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The game is up on the 'fill-yerboots with borrowing offshore' modus operandi - sustaining NZ investment is going to require more domestic saving to finance it, ANZ chief economist says
Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
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Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
David Hargreaves sees few credible answers being offered up by politicians to the housing issue
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David Hargreaves sees few credible answers being offered up by politicians to the housing issue
Latest rural sales figures from REINZ show farm sale numbers at healthy levels; overall prices ease slightly compared with a year ago, but dairy prices up
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Latest rural sales figures from REINZ show farm sale numbers at healthy levels; overall prices ease slightly compared with a year ago, but dairy prices up