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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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3, Episode 10: Is the NZ housing market stuck in the mud?

The NZ housing market has been...sluggish at best. Let's dig into the dirt and discuss what's going on. DC and JB are joined by Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist at Kiwibank for this discussion.

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28 July 2025


NZ property market update - July 2025

By John Bolton

While things are definitely starting to look up, the road to economic recovery is proving to be longer and harder than many expected—and Squirrel founder, JB, reckons we need to look deeper than a 'borrow and spend' approach to growth in order to truly succeed. Here's the latest on interest rates, the economy and NZ housing market for this month.

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28 July 2025


Wellington property market update - July 2025

By Nick Virtue

The winter slowdown is upon us—and although the news out of the Capital this month isn't great for those hoping for house price growth, it's fantastic for anyone looking buy. Our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue, chats through what's been happening with interest rates, house prices, and his musings on an alternative way to manage inflation.

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28 July 2025


Christchurch property market update - July 2025

By Nathan Miglani

As most of the country plods along on a slow and steady recovery, the South Island is bucking the trend. Sales are up, house prices are up, and first home buyers and investors alike are diving back in. Here's the latest from our South Island mortage expert, Nathan Miglani, on the Christchurch and South Island housing market and interest rates.

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