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A senior journalist and news editor with interest.co.nz, David Hargreaves has covered financial markets and economics both in New Zealand and Britain for longer than he cares to mention.
David Hargreaves
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Opinion: The big banks are already showing signs that they will use the rising interest rate environment to battle hard for market share
25th Mar 14, 1:24pm
Opinion: The big banks are already showing signs that they will use the rising interest rate environment to battle hard for market share
Mortgage broker says RBNZ's interest rate hike has prompted surge of people seeking to break fixed mortgage deals and get a longer term loan
24th Mar 14, 11:49am
Mortgage broker says RBNZ's interest rate hike has prompted surge of people seeking to break fixed mortgage deals and get a longer term loan
New Zealand Planning Institute presents a series of planning principles it believes will lead to more successful, functional and desirable urban areas
21st Mar 14, 2:28pm
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New Zealand Planning Institute presents a series of planning principles it believes will lead to more successful, functional and desirable urban areas
Augusta Capital set to nearly quadruple assets under management with $15 mln-plus deal
21st Mar 14, 1:56pm
Augusta Capital set to nearly quadruple assets under management with $15 mln-plus deal
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
21st Mar 14, 10:57am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Energy Minister says future electricity price monitoring will reflect what consumers have actually paid for their electricity
20th Mar 14, 12:46pm
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Energy Minister says future electricity price monitoring will reflect what consumers have actually paid for their electricity
Property investor Olly Newland says because of LVR limits 'a lot of people' are sitting on cheap houses they can't sell
20th Mar 14, 9:42am
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Property investor Olly Newland says because of LVR limits 'a lot of people' are sitting on cheap houses they can't sell
Opinion: Much more independent information is needed about the New Zealand housing market
19th Mar 14, 2:09pm
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Opinion: Much more independent information is needed about the New Zealand housing market
Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
19th Mar 14, 11:56am
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Ratepayers 'can keep a closer eye on council finances' under new Govt regulations
Accelerated depreciation one of Labour's plans to encourage forestry investment
19th Mar 14, 11:30am
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Accelerated depreciation one of Labour's plans to encourage forestry investment
Net household financial assets reach highest level ever in 2013
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
17th Mar 14, 2:26pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
Auckland's biggest real estate firm compares the rising cost of houses with that of dietary staples
14th Mar 14, 2:57pm
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Auckland's biggest real estate firm compares the rising cost of houses with that of dietary staples
Labour leader outlines his economic vision for New Zealand with major speech in Auckland
14th Mar 14, 11:10am
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Labour leader outlines his economic vision for New Zealand with major speech in Auckland
Kiwibank lifts floating mortgage rate by 25 bps to 5.9% from Monday; also increases short term deposit rates by same amount
14th Mar 14, 10:38am
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Kiwibank lifts floating mortgage rate by 25 bps to 5.9% from Monday; also increases short term deposit rates by same amount
Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
13th Mar 14, 3:20pm
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Genesis Energy share float launched; may raise anywhere between $400 mln and $800 mln; Govt may fall short of targets
A variety of politicians and industry leaders have quickly responded to the first rise of interest rates in nearly four years
13th Mar 14, 9:33am
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A variety of politicians and industry leaders have quickly responded to the first rise of interest rates in nearly four years
Reserve Bank increases official interest rates for the first time since 2010
BNZ chief likely to 'wait and see' on floating mortgage rates after expected RBNZ rate hike
12th Mar 14, 1:48pm
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BNZ chief likely to 'wait and see' on floating mortgage rates after expected RBNZ rate hike
FMA consents to settlement between the receiver of Bridgecorp, the Bridgecorp directors, and their liability insurers; FMA ends civil proceedings
12th Mar 14, 11:24am
FMA consents to settlement between the receiver of Bridgecorp, the Bridgecorp directors, and their liability insurers; FMA ends civil proceedings
Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
11th Mar 14, 3:25pm
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Big increase in number of Genesis Energy shares suggests move to make price palatable to general public
REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
11th Mar 14, 9:28am
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REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
BNZ economists see inflation moving above the RBNZ's target range; expect interest rates will need to be hiked to 5%
7th Mar 14, 2:06pm
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BNZ economists see inflation moving above the RBNZ's target range; expect interest rates will need to be hiked to 5%
The Warehouse says its new finance arm will be funded through bank debt; expects operating earnings of $25-30 mln in five years
7th Mar 14, 12:58pm
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The Warehouse says its new finance arm will be funded through bank debt; expects operating earnings of $25-30 mln in five years
Immigration Minister says 'policies are working' to make NZ attractive place to work, visit and live
7th Mar 14, 10:51am
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Immigration Minister says 'policies are working' to make NZ attractive place to work, visit and live