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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.

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.

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.

Holiday scams and how to avoid them

Each year scams and fraud increase over the festive season. Stay safe by following these tips to help prevent them.

The team at Butterbean Motivation

Creating better futures with Buttabean Motivation

Dave Letele's Buttabean Motivation specialises in getting people motivated and fit – and for the last three years, Westpac staff have been helping them get financially fit.

Ashlei McMahon

Shared equity and leasehold could be pathway for 152,000 - report

Up to 152,000 lower- and middle-income Kiwi households could be eligible for affordable shared equity and leasehold pathways to help them into their own home, new research shows.

An adult guides a young person in theor studies

Improving access to banking for kids in care

Westpac has made it easier for kids in the care of Oranga Tamariki to open bank accounts and gain important access to the economy

Otautahi Community Housing Trust houses at sunset

Innovative housing development provides first home buyer pathway

Brand new affordable homes for first home buyers through innovative Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust development

Stepping up efforts to stop abusive payments

Westpac has updated its banking terms and conditions to help protect customers from abusive language in payments.   

Young woman and old man sit on a couch enjoin a cup of tea.

Who will make decisions for you if you’re incapable?

An Enduring Power of Attorney allows someone to make decisions for you if you're incapable.

Volunteer firefighter fights cancer

It was four years ago when a personal tragedy spurred Westpac’s own Carlene Tui to do her bit in the fight against leukaemia.