Live at the Nut Bar

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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Latest interest rates & property market updates

9 October 2026


Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates

By Squirrel

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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9 October 2026


The 7 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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9 October 2026


Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts

By David Cunningham

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.

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