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Welcome to REDnews, Westpac New Zealand's source for insights, opinions and helpful stories on topics such as property, business, personal finance and community initiatives.
OPINION: Current house prices not the only measure of market’s health
The difference between 2021’s peak house prices and current house prices is losing its relevance as a market indicator, writes Peter Thompson.
Moving your business away from gas
With gas supply tightening and prices becoming harder to predict, it’s worth planning what comes next and exploring business gas alternatives.
Matariki mara kai winners announced
The five schools to receive vouchers towards their mara kai have been chosen
“You can really see you’re making a difference”
Westpac employees are among those who volunteer their time with Land Search and Rescue (Land SAR) to return missing people to their loved ones.
Blue House building momentum for New Zealand’s blue economy
How do you drive regional growth? Nelson’s Blue House provides a blueprint for an innovative approach that’s focused on collaboration.
OPINION: New building consents important to stability of housing market
New builds improve the quality of housing stock and lift the expectations on all properties for sale, writes Peter Thompson
Unlocking a $10bn opportunity: supporting more women-led businesses
A new Westpac NZ economic report, Encouraging More Women-Led Businesses, estimates that addressing the current barriers experienced by female entrepreneurs could contribute up to $10bn a year to New Zealand’s…
OPINION: House price malaise lifting
Peter Thompson believes the housing market will have a modest revival following the "stutter" caused by the Middle East conflict
Kiwi holidays hit by Middle East conflict
Over 20% of people report changing, delaying or cancelling their holiday plans due to recent unrest in the Middle East.
Pasefika affordable housing development enters next phase
A group of Pasefika families in Wellington are beginning their home ownership journey, with the latest two phases of Central Pacific Collective’s Eastern Porirua development now under construction.
OPINION: Housing market remains poised for recovery once Middle East conflict resolved
Prior to the conflict, there were early signs the market was recovering nicely, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson
Why accessibility matters at the checkout
Westpac has launched new guides to support people with vision impairments to use EFTPOS terminals.