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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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 12: How property developers can connect with buyers

Jessica James talks to JB and Sarah Hahn from TRA about exactly property how developers can use hard facts obtained in our research to connect with the hearts and minds of buyers. Particularly important in today's competitive market.

If you're a property developer, there are actionable insights in this ep so it's a must listen!

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8 October 2025


OCR & interest rates update - October 2025

By John Bolton

The RBNZ delivered a bumper OCR cut on 8 October—dropping rates by 50 basis points to 2.50% and hopefully giving our still-flagging economy a much needed shot in the arm. Here's what that means for interest rates, the economy, and our outlook on the OCR from here.

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8 October 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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8 October 2025


All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2025 / 2026

By Squirrel

Now that we're well on the path to lower interest rates—and with potentially little more relief to come—here are the key OCR dates you need to watch out for over the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.

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