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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.
The REDnews 2023 Travel Guide: Top 5 destinations for the year and more
Restriction-free travel is once again a reality for travellers across the world, which means holidaymakers now have an array of destinations to pick from.
OPINION: Uncertainty rather than price holding back housing market
The major barrier to house sales at present is not price, it is uncertainty, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Cyclone Gabrielle adds new considerations to house buying
OPINION: Cyclone Gabriel has posed several new questions for the housing market, says real estate boss Peter Thompson
Conversations with your business banker during tough times
Talking to your bank following an unexpected event
Bella Honey: True to New Zealand’s natural and abundant beauty
Wendy Oliver is a New Zealand honey enthusiast who believes that good honey is nature’s superfood.
Updated: The ins and outs of buying a prebuilt home
REDnews has put together a guide to answer the common misconceptions surrounding prefabs.
Offshore skills: the pros and cons of outsourcing
When costs are high and talent is in short supply, could offshore outsourcing be the perfect solution to grow your business?
Updated: How much does a swimming pool really cost?
New Zealand has around 40,000 swimming pools on residential properties, according to data and building consent information, but how much does a pool really cost?
Back to school on a budget
Summer holidays have ended and the first thing on every parent’s to-do is getting through the back-to-school checklist.
OPINION: Let’s put house price declines in perspective
When it comes to evaluating just what is happening to house prices, a case can be made for being cautious about accepting current headlines claiming prices are in freefall, that…
The rise of plant-based milks
Whether it’s for health, for animal welfare, for sustainability, or simply for the taste, consumers across the world are increasingly turning to milk alternatives.
5 non-alcoholic drinks to help you cool down this summer
Summer heat means cool drinks long into the evening – but you don’t always want to have a beer or a glass of wine.