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20 August 2025


OCR & interest rates update – August 2025

By Nick Virtue

We're not at the bottom yet, folks. On top of the expected 0.25% OCR cut on 20 August, the RBNZ has also responded to ongoing weakness in the economy by signaling further rate cuts in the pipeline early next year—marking good news for borrowers.

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18 August 2025


24 Squirrels recognised among New Zealand’s best mortgage advisers

By Squirrel

The rankings are in—and we're absolutely stoked to have 24 Squirrels recognised as part of NZ Adviser's Top Advisers list for 2025.

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13 August 2025


Rodney's Ravings: The silver lining in our latest recession & Trump's trade war

By Rodney Dickens

It might not feel like it right now—while we're still very much in the thick of it—but there is an upside to the economic pain New Zealand has endured over the last few years. It's helping to lay the groundwork for our recovery. Rodney Dickens explains in his latest guest article.

Latest interest rates & property market updates

12 August 2025


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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