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