REDnews.
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.
Displaying articles for "Community"
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.
NZ needs to grow renewable energy sector, but barriers remain
Late next year, New Zealand’s electricity grid will draw down its first power from a large-scale solar power station, as Lodestone Energy switches on the new installation near Kaitaia.
Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust Scholarships: A small change in the right direction
With the 2023 Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust Scholarships application now open, REDnews spoke with 2017 scholarship awardee, Johannah Kātene-Burge about her academic journey, challenges, and achievements.
Going viral on TikTok: Jony M Lee shares her journey from 0 to 400k
Auckland’s Jony Lee has a fun side-hustle – she's followed by almost half a million people on TikTok and brands pay her to advertise their products.
Westpac's Ben Taylor talks everything Race Tekapo
The beauty of Lake Tekapo is unmatched so the chance to run a 50 km race was the perfect opportunity for Westpac’s Ben Taylor to do two of the things…
5 restaurant trends for 2023
In a fast-paced industry which has had to survive lockdowns and booms over the past two years, what’s in store for the restaurant sector in the year ahead?
Daisy Lab - Changing the face of dairy production for a more sustainable future
It may sound like science fiction, but we might soon be living in a world where not all dairy comes from cows.
Could New Zealand become a green hydrogen superpower?
With most of the world’s economies trying to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, demand for alternative energy sources is at an all-time high – and it just keeps growing.
Customer service a great entry to banking
From a customer service representative to managing a team of leaders, Westpac’s Ken Tuioti is a prime example of how an entry level role at Westpac can develop into a…
Caught on tape: Listen to a real scammer in action
An authentic recording of a scammer extracting a confirmation code from a customer demonstrates the sophistication and believability that fraudsters are now able to portray.
How to avoid a cryptocurrency scam
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise and the average loss for victims is in the thousands.