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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.
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
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.
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.
Sextortion: The damaging new scam targeting teenagers
Sextortion involves scammers reaching out and forming relationships with people on social media platforms like Snapchat, Discord or Wizz and later moving the conversation onto other platforms that display friends…
Increasing access to banking for the most vulnerable
Imagine not having a bank account. How would you get paid? How would you securely store your money?
Bella Honey: True to New Zealand’s natural and abundant beauty
Wendy Oliver is a New Zealand honey enthusiast who believes that good honey is nature’s superfood.
5 non-alcoholic drinks to help you cool down this summer
Summer heat means cool drinks long into the evening – but you don’t always want to have a beer or a glass of wine.
The REDnews 10-step guide to Christmas on a budget
A time of joy and celebration, Christmas can sometimes be financially taxing – especially if you’re on a budget.
Gift ideas for your Secret Santa
Christmas is right around the corner and people are lining up at stores to find the perfect gifts for their friends and family.