David Hargreaves

As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up

As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up

The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city

The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city

What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates

What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates

David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less

David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less

Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction

Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction

Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years

Kiwis gearing up their household borrowing at the fastest rate in seven and a half years

Government begins consultation on plans for a withholding tax on offshore-based sellers of NZ houses

Government begins consultation on plans for a withholding tax on offshore-based sellers of NZ houses

Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed

Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed

State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns

State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns

IRD estimates Govt's trumpeted new tax on properties sold within two years will raise just $5 million a year in extra revenue

IRD estimates Govt's trumpeted new tax on properties sold within two years will raise just $5 million a year in extra revenue

ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term

ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market

There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions

There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions

Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50

Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50

ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past

ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past

Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers

Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers

Power company Meridian strikes new deal with aluminium smelter's owners to keep smelter going at least till 2018

Power company Meridian strikes new deal with aluminium smelter's owners to keep smelter going at least till 2018

QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices

QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices

RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction

RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction

The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration

The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration

BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea

BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea

Some major banks quick to pass on RBNZ's 25-basis point cut to official interest rates

Some major banks quick to pass on RBNZ's 25-basis point cut to official interest rates

BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year

BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year

NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard

NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard

October 1 looms as a vital day for both the Government and the Reserve Bank

October 1 looms as a vital day for both the Government and the Reserve Bank