Supporting Rotorua whānau into homes

A new housing development on whenua Māori in Rotorua will provide 93 mixed tenure homes.

Photo of Auckland housing.

OPINION: Housing off political radar

OPINION: The 2025 Budget barely makes mention of residential housing, which suggest that as a political issue it has fallen off the radar of decision makers.

Couple sit on the floor eating pizza in their new home

Good timing for first home buyers

A new Cotality-Westpac NZ First Home Buyers report suggests that while it’s still challenging for Kiwis to get a foot on the property ladder, current market conditions are promising.

Could you retire on a cruise ship?

Retiring on a cruise ship sounds great, but is it financially viable?

Westpac's community banking van

Banking takes to the road

How do you make sure people in widespread communities can easily access banking services? Westpac NZ has come up with an innovative solution – bring the bank to the people.

Dermot Butterfield of Wych

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.

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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.

A man receives an eftpos card from a bank teller

New "basic" bank account improves financial inclusion

New basic bank account will be a transactional account with simplified onboarding and adjustable settings.

An Auction sign outside a white house for sale

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.

Women laughing in the gym

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.