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.

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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 14: From survival mode to (finally) some stability 

In the season finale, JB and DC pull up a stool at the Nut Bar to chat about the final OCR cut of 2025, why house prices haven’t boomed, what’s tugging the housing market in different directions, and why 2026 should feel better—though still a bit weird in an election year.

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Iain Cox, Squirrel's new Head of Managed Funds, pictured at Squirrel's Auckland HQ

24 April 2026


Squirrel appoints fixed income heavyweight Iain Cox to drive further managed fund growth & innovation

By Squirrel

We're excited to announce the appointment of fixed income specialist, Iain Cox, in the new role of Squirrel Head of Managed Funds, as we seek to accelerate growth and innovation across our investment offering.

Latest interest rates & property market updates

23 April 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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Why rising interest rates aren't all bad news—and how investors can ride the wave

By Dave Tyrer

Any faint glimmers of hope for a 2026 housing market recovery have disappeared in recent weeks—as global uncertainty and concerns around rising interest rates dampen buyers demand. But while house prices look likely to remain flat this year, there's an opportunity for investors to ride rates upwards.

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