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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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ANZ economists say it's possible the Reserve Bank might raise the Official Cash Rate as soon as the second half of 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
House prices nationally rose just 2% in past three months; Auckland average rises to $1.05 mln, but slowest rate of growth in nearly two years
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House prices nationally rose just 2% in past three months; Auckland average rises to $1.05 mln, but slowest rate of growth in nearly two years
New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
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New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
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Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
ANZ in this country is not commenting on seemingly informed speculation its finance arm is about to be sold to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group
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ANZ in this country is not commenting on seemingly informed speculation its finance arm is about to be sold to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group
New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong
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New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong
Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market
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Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ Home Loans adjusts mortgage rates, the job market is still surging, check on Wellington buildings, yields retreat, Kiwi dollar heads up again after sharp sell-off
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; NZ Home Loans adjusts mortgage rates, the job market is still surging, check on Wellington buildings, yields retreat, Kiwi dollar heads up again after sharp sell-off
REINZ reports a number of farm owners are holding off selling till the weather gets better; lifestyle market sales squeezed
REINZ reports a number of farm owners are holding off selling till the weather gets better; lifestyle market sales squeezed
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Kiwibank goes lower shorter but higher for longer, AMP tweaks rates too, China weighs in on NZ currency, Minister heads for Apec, bonds down, swaps up, choppy NZ dollar
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Kiwibank goes lower shorter but higher for longer, AMP tweaks rates too, China weighs in on NZ currency, Minister heads for Apec, bonds down, swaps up, choppy NZ dollar
Prices of dairy products gain a further 4.5% at auction; Whole Milk Powder firms 3.2%, with the price now nearly two-thirds higher than it was in July; lift in milk price forecast from Fonterra seen likely 'any time soon'
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Prices of dairy products gain a further 4.5% at auction; Whole Milk Powder firms 3.2%, with the price now nearly two-thirds higher than it was in July; lift in milk price forecast from Fonterra seen likely 'any time soon'
The new 40% deposit rules for investors have clearly had an impact - but the jury is very much out on how long the impact lasts for
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The new 40% deposit rules for investors have clearly had an impact - but the jury is very much out on how long the impact lasts for
The Reserve Bank has delivered its last one. And now it is done, the next move is up
Here is the latest Official Cash Rate statement from the Reserve Bank