David Hargreaves

Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks

Statistics NZ has taken the most unusual step of delaying release of the Household Labour Force Survey for two weeks

The number of new homes being consented nationally rose 35% in June compared with a year ago; Auckland had consents for 921 units compared with 704 in June 2015

The number of new homes being consented nationally rose 35% in June compared with a year ago; Auckland had consents for 921 units compared with 704 in June 2015

Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%

Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%

OECD-FAO report suggests only gradual improvements in global dairy prices over next 10 years; Labour's finance spokesperson says dairy farmers won't see breakeven till 2019 at earliest

OECD-FAO report suggests only gradual improvements in global dairy prices over next 10 years; Labour's finance spokesperson says dairy farmers won't see breakeven till 2019 at earliest

ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules

ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules

The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing

The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing

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