Live at the Nut Bar

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Squirrel Founder John Bolton and CEO David Cunningham's weekly podcast to discuss all things finance, economy, investing, mortgages and current events. Things like, 'what's going on with mortgage interest rates' and 'how the banks have got away with $2.3b of Kiwi money'.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product.
Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel.
As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.
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The only way is up...

May 16 2024 22 mins

As we all know, when you've reached the bottom the only way is up! There might be a bit of bouncing along but enough doom and gloom, we're looking for those silver linings this week. And you might be surprised to hear that there are a few. Listen to JB and DC getting inspired.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squir

Paying the cost of bureaucratic incompetence

May 02 2024 21 mins

This week we keep on the rampage about how Kiwi are paying the price for the incompetence of the decision makers that be. Evidenced by unemployment, the decimation of the construction sector and eggs. The data doesn't lie.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions exp

JB's crusade finally pays off

Apr 25 2024 26 mins

Well well well, we made it. From JB's journey all the way to parliament back in 2021 to today, the government has finally made the decision to take back those pesky CCCFA rules that they brought in to make getting a mortgage that much harder for everyone. JB and DC take a look back at the journey and evaluate what it all means.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hea

Reading the inflation tea leaves

Apr 18 2024 19 mins

Our dynamic duo is back together and this week JB and DC discuss the latest inflation numbers and the different ways they could be interpreted. Whilst the headline number is 4%, the last six months has seen inflation running at 2.2% annualised. What does all this mean for interest rates and monetary policy?If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk a

Property development with Dan Bell and Matt Evans

Apr 11 2024 22 mins

This week JB is still living it up overseas and DC has a great chat about property development with our two resident experts on the ground, Dan Bell and Matt Evans. It wouldn't be an episode of Live at the Nut Bar without giving the Reserve Bank a bit of a grilling about the OCR either. If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at

Getting the lowdown from two mortgage advisers

Apr 05 2024 36 mins

Today DC gets perspectives from two of Squirrel's top mortgage advisers, Emma Wallace from Auckland and Nick Virtue from Wellington. What's really happening on the ground at the moment, what are home buyers talking about and how are they feeling about the current state of the country. A great chat with heaps of insights, you won't want to miss this one.If you have any questions or

Ye olde banking enquiry and it's findings

Mar 24 2024 25 mins

There's been an enquiry into retail banking and we discuss what's been unearthed. But will it actually have any impact in reality? We then chit chat about the economy and where it's at compared with a year ago.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can find Dave Tyrer at dave@s

Ever heard of deposit insurance?

Mar 13 2024 27 mins

This week Dave Tyrer (DT) steps in for JB who is swanning around, and we discuss the latest introduction to the insurance suite - enter deposit insurance! Is it a good thing? Who benefits?If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can find Dave Tyrer at [email protected]. T

It's not easy being a small business owner

Mar 06 2024 29 mins

Times are tricky for small business owners! Rising rates, rising costs and rising challenges abound. This week JB shares his insights as a business owner and adviser to many other small business owners. Solidarity! If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed

It's a no-CR for the OCR this time

Feb 28 2024 24 mins

Yesterday it was announced that the OCR will be held at 5.5%, for now. JB and DC get into it all and what this means for Kiwi - and why their view is that the OCR needs to be cut sooner rather than later.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this pod