Live at the Nut Bar
Chief Squirrel David Cunningham (DC) sits down with special 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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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3 Episode 17: OCR rises to 2.5% - but is the economy really recovering?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lifted the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.5% on 8 July 2026 – but does that mean New Zealand's economy is finally turning a corner?
In this episode of Live at the Nut Bar, DC and JB discuss the latest OCR announcement, what it means for NZ interest rates, mortgage rates, the New Zealand property market, and why they think the economic recovery may still be some way off.
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26 Squirrels ranked among New Zealand's top mortgage advisers
Aaaand drumroll, please... The results are in, and we're stoked to have had 26 of our very own Squirrels named among NZ Adviser's Top Advisers for 2026.
Investor update - August 2026
In our latest investor update, Dave Tyrer talks through why high managed fund fees don't always mean bad value for money—as well as an update on performance, interest rates and the Squirrel reserve funds.
Why high managed fund fees don't always mean bad value for money
Fees are often one of the first things investors look at when assessing a managed fund option—and sometimes the last. A high fee can be enough to put people off entirely before they've really understood the value on offer. In this article, Dave Tyrer explains why high fees don't automatically equal poor value for money.
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