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 weekly(ish) to chew the fat about things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates.

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9 June 2025


Rodney’s Ravings: The winter slowdown doesn’t drag on NZ house prices

By Rodney Dickens

In some parts of the world, like the US, the drop-off in house sales over winter is big enough to have a dramatic impact on house prices—but not so in New Zealand. Squirrel guest blogger Rodney Dickens dives into the data in his latest article.

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Flatmates wanted: Everything you need to know about the new flatmate rules for first home buyers

By Squirrel

Getting a flatmate in can be a really smart move for a first home buyer—both giving you extra cash in the back to help cover your mortgage repayments, and significantly increasing your borrowing power. And new rule changes across a number of major NZ lenders just made the process a whole lot easier. Here's what you need to know.

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The 6 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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