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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.
The future of Open Banking in New Zealand: Insights from an Open Banking innovator
The data side of Open Banking is where we’ll see the biggest strides forward, says Wych's Dermot Butterfield.
OPINION: Housing revival has arrived
Barfoot and Thompson have sold 630 homes under $750k in Auckland already this year - an indicator of a healthy and varied housing market, says Peter Thompson.
New "basic" bank account improves financial inclusion
New basic bank account will be a transactional account with simplified onboarding and adjustable settings.
OPINION: Belief in housing market growth well founded
Numbers of house sales have risen, heralding a shift in the market, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
How much should you offer for that house?
You’ve found a house you like, you’re ready to put in an offer, but how can you work out the right amount to offer?
Meet the 2025 Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship recipients
The field of applicants for the 2025 Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship was so strong the trustees decided to award eight scholarships this year.
Retirement savings gap closing, led by women in their 40s - new stats
The retirement savings gap has reduced since 2019 with the greatest in-roads made by women in their 40s, new stats show.
OPINION: Housing market’s missing driver is economic confidence
The only factor holding back stronger housing market activity is confidence in the economy, says Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Price not only measure of housing market’s health
Judging the health of the nation's property market just by price is "lop-sided", argues Peter Thompson
Bank the rate cut? Using falling interest rates to supercharge your mortgage repayments
Keeping your mortgage repayments at the same level while interest rates fall can be a great way of paying off your home loan earlier
OPINION: Long may housing market’s orderly recovery prevail
Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson welcomes the relative stability in the current housing market
What is Open Banking? All your questions answered
Open Banking is coming but what does it actually mean for customers? Who's taking part and how is Open Banking going to change things?