Auckland LVRs
RBNZ acts to urgently tighten lending to investors; proposes 60% LVR limit for rental property investors nation-wide from Sept 1; also plans to tighten LVR lending above 80% for other borrowers
19th Jul 16, 9:14am
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RBNZ acts to urgently tighten lending to investors; proposes 60% LVR limit for rental property investors nation-wide from Sept 1; also plans to tighten LVR lending above 80% for other borrowers
Key doubles down on instruction to RBNZ to move faster on LVRs, despite RBNZ speech saying it will only tighten LVR rules by end of 2016; Key also rejects RBNZ suggestion for migration review
8th Jul 16, 6:16pm
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Key doubles down on instruction to RBNZ to move faster on LVRs, despite RBNZ speech saying it will only tighten LVR rules by end of 2016; Key also rejects RBNZ suggestion for migration review
Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
15th Jun 16, 3:35pm
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Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
13th Jun 16, 3:38pm
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The level of household debt to disposable income has hit a new record high and shows no sign of abating
The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
19th May 16, 4:00pm
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The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market
Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
11th May 16, 9:07am
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Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
Finance Minister says RBNZ takes financial stability seriously and will use lending control tools if needed; says he assumes RBNZ will use controls if needed; has been advised generally on RBNZ plans, but watch for more direction tomorrow
10th May 16, 11:42am
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Finance Minister says RBNZ takes financial stability seriously and will use lending control tools if needed; says he assumes RBNZ will use controls if needed; has been advised generally on RBNZ plans, but watch for more direction tomorrow
Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
9th May 16, 3:39pm
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Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
2nd May 16, 11:57am
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ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
29th Apr 16, 8:23am
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The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
22nd Apr 16, 9:39am
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With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
19th Apr 16, 11:24am
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Speculation is mounting that the Reserve Bank might signal further cooling measures against the overheating housing market as soon as next month
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
14th Apr 16, 4:31pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
RBNZ to discontinue embargoed release of OCR decisions after Newshub MediaWorks journalist was found to have leaked details of the last decision ahead of release time
14th Apr 16, 2:18pm
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RBNZ to discontinue embargoed release of OCR decisions after Newshub MediaWorks journalist was found to have leaked details of the last decision ahead of release time
The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
13th Apr 16, 2:52pm
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The Reserve Bank is being squeezed from all sides and will have to think long and hard about its next moves
Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
7th Apr 16, 4:53pm
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Evidence is beginning to point to the impact of Reserve Bank measures to rein in the Auckland housing market having been short lived
Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
29th Mar 16, 4:31pm
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Forthcoming monthly housing data will show more definitively if the Reserve Bank's efforts to slow the Auckland housing market are working
Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists 'see risk' RBNZ tries to 'stay ahead' of currency markets and cuts the OCR three times by August
24th Mar 16, 2:33pm
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists 'see risk' RBNZ tries to 'stay ahead' of currency markets and cuts the OCR three times by August
RBNZ seen as having to do 'even more' to achieve its inflation target
David Hargreaves frets about the rising indebtedness of households