Live at the Nut Bar with John Bolton and David Cunningham
Squirrel Founder John Bolton (better known as JB) and Chief David Cunningham (DC) sit down together, sometimes with guests, to chew the fat.
They discuss things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates.
If you're interested in hearing about a particular topic or you'd like to join the discussion as a guest, get in touch!
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Knowing these two, there are plenty of laughs along the way as well as the odd debate, friendly of course.
Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3, Episode 9: The one for First Home Buyers
Calling all first home buyers — DC describes this moment as the "Goldilocks time" for getting into your first home. Conditions are JUST RIGHT. In this episode DC is joined by Mortgage Adviser Emma Wallace, and Cotality's Nick Goodall to get their valuable insights into the property market.
Watch for the state of the market, insights from other buyers and not-to-be-missed tips to help you get your foot on the ladder during this perfect moment.

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OCR & interest rates update – July 2025
The RBNZ has hit a temporary pause on rate cuts, holding the OCR at 3.25% on 9th July—and leaving us hanging just a fraction above neutral. It's the outcome the market was broadly expecting, but was it the right call? Not according to Squirrel founder, JB.
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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.
All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2025
Now that we're well on the path to lower interest rates—and with a little more relief still on the horizon—here are the key OCR dates you need to watch out for over the remainder of 2025.
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