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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.
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Climate leader Bronwyn Hayward named supreme Woman of Influence
See the full list of 2021 Women of Influence Award winners.
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Kiwis consider moving out of main cities as housing dreams change
New Zealanders want better lifestyles.
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Pet Refuge: Inside the safe haven for animals escaping family violence
The refuge has already sheltered 76 pets.
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OPINION: Don’t read too much into early property sales data
Commentators are quick to forecast where residential property prices will go.
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Family and finances in focus for 2022, research shows
The pandemic has made us value family and pay more attention to our finances.
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How dairy farmers are creating environmentally-friendly ‘Mootels’
The barns meet new Government regulations.
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Garage startup to $10 million in turnover
Giftbox Boutique was started five years ago by Westpac customers Katie and Andy Gray.
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Christmas scams and how to avoid them
Westpac's Fraud Prevention team will be busier than Christmas elves this year.
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Managing Your Money facilitators share their Christmas tips
REDnews sat down with three facilitators.
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OPINION: No answers in sight to housing challenges
The housing market has experienced another challenging year involving price increases.
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Honouring 40 years of Life Flight and the lives it has saved
Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter celebrates its 40th year.
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Shop online or on-the-go using your phone number
Secure online shopping - by entering your mobile number - is increasing in popularity.