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Chief Squirrel David Cunningham (DC) sits down with special guests to chew the fat.

They discuss things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates. 

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Housing market deep dive with DC & Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank

House prices have been on a bit of a ride. So how did we get here, and what happens next?

Across this two-part deep dive, DC and Jarrod get into the post-Covid boom and bust, why different parts of NZ are having very different experiences, and what could shape house prices in 2027 and beyond. Plus, interest rates, first-home buyers, infrastructure and a look at what the next 10–20 years could hold.


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Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market – covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading. 

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Wellington property market update – September 2026

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Wellington's been up against a perfect storm of factors over the last little while—but there are still some positives out there, especially for first home buyers looking to get onto the property ladder. Here's the latest on the economy, housing market and the lead-up to the election from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.

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23 September 2026


Christchurch property market update - September 2026

By Nathan Miglani

There's an air of quiet confidence about the Canterbury housing market at the moment—with first home buyers continuing to be one of the most active buyer groups. Here's the latest on the Canterbury housing market and economy from our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani.

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