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Chief Squirrel David Cunningham (DC) sits down with special guests to chew the fat.
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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3 Episode 17: OCR rises to 2.5% - but is the economy really recovering?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lifted the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.5% on 8 July 2026 – but does that mean New Zealand's economy is finally turning a corner?
In this episode of Live at the Nut Bar, DC and JB discuss the latest OCR announcement, what it means for NZ interest rates, mortgage rates, the New Zealand property market, and why they think the economic recovery may still be some way off.
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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.
Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts
Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.
Wellington property market update - July 2026
Between global volatility and election uncertainty, it feels a bit like we've got one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake at the moment. Despite interest rates starting to track upwards, it's still very much a buyers' market out there in the Capital. Here's the latest from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.
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