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Student Volunteer Army supports vaccine rollout with 1,000 volunteers
The Student Volunteer Army was created after the 2010 Christchurch earthquake.
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How Aziz Al Sa’afin forgave his attacker and believes education can combat hate crimes
"I looked him in the eye and told him how he made me feel. "
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The BLAKE Young Leader Award winners who didn't realise their impact until they won
REDnews spoke to former winners, who were all shocked to receive their awards.
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Westpac choppers show their value in flood-hit Canterbury
The Westpac Rescue Helicopters have been working overtime as historic floods ravage the Canterbury region.
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Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust Scholarships Announced
The Trust has announced the recipients of its 2021 tertiary study scholarships.
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Westpac connects Financial Mentors to customers in financial difficulty
Budgeting support can ease unexpected financial pressures, which is why Westpac NZ is connecting customers to Financial Mentors.
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How I survived cancer, physically and financially: Inside one woman’s journey
How would cancer impact your financial stability while seeking treatment and recovery?
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Supporting rangatahi on a scientific voyage to the remote Kermadec Islands
Luke O'Brien, a Commercial Analyst at Westpac, was chosen to join the expedition
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Winners of iSPORT school ball giveaway
Forty-two schools will each receive 25 sports balls courtesy of Westpac and iSPORT.
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More than half of summer drownings have been in fresh water - Why rivers and lakes are so dangerous
Sixteen preventable drownings* this summer.
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Westpac offers bank accounts to help newly-released prisoners re-integrate into society
They will also receive a valid ID.
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Willie Apiata: a lesson in class
The war hero takes his Values programmes to schools throughout New Zealand.