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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.
Solar power delivers resilience for branches
Westpac NZ has recently completed installation of solar panels and electrical storage systems in four branches in Gisborne, Napier, Rotorua and Papatoetoe.
OPINION: Auckland's City Rail Link could be "game changer" for housing
For Auckland housing, the CRL could be as impactful as the Harbour Bridge and the motorway network, writes Peter Thompson
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
“Owning our own home is a gift”
For Kataraina Davis and CJ Gilbert, owning their own home means "a gift that’s passed down from generation to generation”.
Helping teens be scam savvy
Westpac NZ has worked with Netsafe and NZ Police to educate teens about scams.
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?
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.
New "basic" bank account improves financial inclusion
New basic bank account will be a transactional account with simplified onboarding and adjustable settings.
Bank the rate cut? Using falling interest rates to supercharge your mortgage repayments
Keeping your mortgage repayments at the same level while interest rates fall can be a great way of paying off your home loan earlier
What is Open Banking? All your questions answered
Open Banking is coming but what does it actually mean for customers? Who's taking part and how is Open Banking going to change things?