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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.
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How much is a Christmas tree in 2025?
What do you do for your Christmas tree? Real or artificial? Potted or cut? Buy or rent?
What's the best living option for retirement?
REDnews explores the pros and cons of different living options, from staying in your own home to downsizing, renting and retirement villages.
Taking action on "subscription traps"
“Subscription traps” are when websites sell real goods but entice customers to authorise misleading recurring payments on their cards as well
Could you retire on a cruise ship?
Retiring on a cruise ship sounds great, but is it financially viable?
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.
Backyard beauties: 7 local long-weekend getaways
These seven local getaways will fit perfectly into your three-day weekend.
7 incredible long weekend getaways
REDnews looks at some of the best long weekend getaway options in New Zealand
Maximise your backyard - five outdoor upgrades
We've looked at five backyard luxuries - from firepits to pools - that will help you get the most from your backyard – as well as add value to your…
5 brilliant places to retire in New Zealand: 2023 UPDATE
After crunching numbers and looking at lifestyle factors, we came up with five excellent locations.
What could you do with a $10,000 windfall?
A tax refund, a bonus, an inheritance – what are your best options when a surprise sum of money falls into your lap?
EVs or petrol cars – which is better value over their lifespan?
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) cost more than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars - which can feel like a major stumbling block when you need to buy a new car.