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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.
Low interest rates more influential on house prices than supply or migration
House prices are still set to boom in 2021.
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
How GameStop laid bare the risks of day trading and investment-by-social media
The underperforming game company had been shorted.
Winners of iSPORT school ball giveaway
Forty-two schools will each receive 25 sports balls courtesy of Westpac and iSPORT.
More than half of summer drownings have been in fresh water - Why rivers and lakes are so dangerous
Sixteen preventable drownings* this summer.
How to decide on a property manager for your rental
As a property investor you have two options - manage your own rental or hire a manager.
Government commits itself to early action on housing
Housing will never be far from being in the headlines, says Peter Thompson.
How to plan a wedding for less than $10k
REDnews spoke to three couples who kept their costs down while creating their special day.
Queenstown retailer turns to Chinese eCommerce after losing international tourism market
Queenstown clothing retailer BONZ lost 95% of its customer base when borders closed.
What should you charge friends and family to rent your bach?
Expert recommends always maintaining 80% of market rental rate.
Westpac offers bank accounts to help newly-released prisoners re-integrate into society
They will also receive a valid ID.
Budgeting one cent at a time
Perhaps the most important promise we can make to ourselves is to re-evaluate our budget.