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1 May 2019

Competition Terms and Conditions: A safer way to pay

29 Apr 2019 Money

How to be baby-savvy: 10 ways to save money with a new-born

The new addition of a baby to your family can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $16,000 per year.

24 Apr 2019 Property

Solar panel prices hit five year low, so are they now worth the investment?

Kiwis spent the Level 4 lockdown binge-ing on Netflix, hiring movies online and pining for fast food, Westpac transactional data suggests.

14 Mar 2019 Property

Westpac offers prefab choices in New Zealand-first scheme

Westpac the first bank to launch dedicated mortgage product helping Kiwis into prefabricated homes.

1 Feb 2019 Business

Westpac NZ accredited as Living Wage employer

Westpac NZ has become the first bank in New Zealand to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

20 Dec 2018 Business

Are carparks a good investment?

An almost passive investment and values have increased significantly over the past five years.

13 Dec 2018 Lifestyle, Money

Tips for financially surviving Christmas

Dr Pushpa Wood from the Massey Fin-Ed Centre on minimising overspending during the festive season.

9 Nov 2018 Property

Cross-leases: The pros and cons

If you are thinking of buying a cross-leased property, it pays to know what exactly that means.

23 Oct 2018

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2 Oct 2018 Property

6 things you need to know if you’re helping your kids buy a house

The Bank of Mum and Dad is New Zealand’s sixth-biggest lender.

17 Sep 2018 Lifestyle, Business

The 5 best places to find a job in New Zealand

Looking for work and open-minded about where you live?

4 Sep 2018 Property

Tiny living: could you do it?

VIDEO: We take a tour through Cam and Amanda’s treasured 20-square-metre house.