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Who will make decisions for you if you’re incapable?

An Enduring Power of Attorney allows someone to make decisions for you if you're incapable.

OPINION: Look to sales numbers for housing market recovery

The latest heavyweight to forecast that the housing market has probably reached the bottom of the current price cycle is the Reserve Bank.

All you need to know about EV chargers

Thinking of buying an EV? One of the things you need to consider is how you’re going to charge it.

EVs – What can you get for under 65k?

From just a couple of options five years ago to over 65 models now – the range of electric vehicles on the market has risen massively.

How to negotiate when buying a car

What’s the best way to negotiate a great price on a car? We asked AA New Zealand Technical Advisor for his top tips.

OPINION: From home to asset - Strategies for success in the Spring housing market

For many New Zealanders, the family home is more than just a short-term asset; it represents a long-term investment, a place to put down roots, maybe start a family, and…

How much does it cost to build a granny flat?

Building a secondary dwelling or ‘granny flat’ can be a surprisingly versatile way to maximise the use of your land.

OPINION: Why a recession could be a good thing for the housing market

With the news that New Zealand has slipped into recession, after the second consecutive quarter of negative growth, we have to consider: is this just a technical recession or should…

Volunteer firefighter fights cancer

It was four years ago when a personal tragedy spurred Westpac’s own Carlene Tui to do her bit in the fight against leukaemia.

House prices "slow return to growth" - Economist

Latest real estate figures show New Zealand house prices have bottomed out and are beginning a slow return to growth, Westpac economists say.

NZ’s labour shortage: Things employers can do to ease the pressure

Businesses in New Zealand are optimistic about increasing activity in the coming year but they also  see skill shortages on the rise (Hays Salary Guide, FY 22-23).

OPINION: House price recovery in sight – but disagreement over timing

Treasury (by way of statements made in the recent budget announcement) and the Reserve Bank (through its OCR statement) have reinforced the private sector’s view that the fall in house…