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 11: Delving into the research: what buyers REALLY want
This week JB is joined by Sarah Hahn from TRA and Nathan Miglani from Squirrel's Christchurch office to talk all about the recent research that we undertook to find out all about what home buyers are really looking for in a new home. If you're a property developer, builder or architect you won't want to miss this!

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Investor update - September 2025
A moment of appreciation for our investors, an update on what's been happening on our platform—including our reserve funds & investment wait times—plus a few musings on where interest rates & the housing market might be headed. All that and more in Dave Tyrer's latest investor update.
Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts
Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.
When should I refinance my mortgage?
Refinancing hasn't always been a super popular option among Kiwi borrowers, put off by all the admin involved. But the benefits—like cashbacks and the chance to restructure your mortgage and other debts to get them working better for you—could mean it's well worthwhile. Here's what you need to know.
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