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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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Latest interest rates & property market updates

29 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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29 October 2026


All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2026 & 2027

By Squirrel

The OCR has officially started its transition from stimulatory to more 'neutral' territory, but the RBNZ faces a careful balancing act which means the path ahead for interest rates is far from straightforward. Here are the key OCR to watch out for over the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

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28 October 2026


OCR & interest rates update - October 2026

By David Cunningham

The RBNZ held the Official Cash Rate steady at 2.75% on 28 October, bucking widespread market expectations of an increase. Here, we dive into the economic context behind the decision, as well as what it means for mortgage rates and borrowers.

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