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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.
Untraceable ‘Shielded Site’ accesses Women’s Refuge with NO digital footprint
The shielded site can be accessed by clicking on a discreet icon on the Westpac website.
Marginalised Kiwis swap cheques for payment cards during lockdown
Some New Zealanders without bank accounts can receive funds through payment cards.
Inland Revenue tax relief amidst COVID-19: What’s on offer
An IRD spokesman said they had received 1058 enquiries about COVID-19 tax relief.
Half of all people are one life event away from becoming financially vulnerable
“13% of people are experiencing severe financial stress," Ciara Sterling says.
Meet the recipients of Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust’s scholarship
The recipients of the 2020 tertiary study scholarships have been announced.
How poverty affects cognitive function and decision making
“Poverty affects people’s ability to think clearly,” says Princeton University’s Prof Eldar Shafir.
Westpac awarded Gender Tick
The Gender Tick criteria include culture, safety, leadership representation, and equal pay.
BLAKE Award helps young leader
Since winning a BLAKE Youth Award, many doors have opened for Oki Tailia.
Meet the family who has worked at Westpac for 82 years
Westpac has become a family business for the Shore and the Ryburn family.
How Millennials are changing the housing market
The way New Zealanders live is changing – and that’s changing our housing market.
Westpac NZ and Contact Energy agree first sustainability-linked loan
The $50 million, four-year sustainability-linked loan facility is one of the first of its kind in NZ.
9 hidden treasure DOC campgrounds
Ranging from free to $15 a night, these holiday spots make great places to get away from it all.