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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.

Family and finances in focus for 2022, research shows
The pandemic has made us value family and pay more attention to our finances.

How dairy farmers are creating environmentally-friendly ‘Mootels’
The barns meet new Government regulations.

Garage startup to $10 million in turnover
Giftbox Boutique was started five years ago by Westpac customers Katie and Andy Gray.

Christmas scams and how to avoid them
Westpac's Fraud Prevention team will be busier than Christmas elves this year.

Managing Your Money facilitators share their Christmas tips
REDnews sat down with three facilitators.

OPINION: No answers in sight to housing challenges
The housing market has experienced another challenging year involving price increases.

Honouring 40 years of Life Flight and the lives it has saved
Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter celebrates its 40th year.

Shop online or on-the-go using your phone number
Secure online shopping - by entering your mobile number - is increasing in popularity.

Everything you need to know about water tanks
Installing a water tank on your property can offer protection during times of drought.

Success isn't a straight line: How tech entrepreneur Claudia Batten deals with failures
REDnews sat down with the entrepreneur.

Inside the wellbeing programme being rolled out in Manurewa
It has been co-designed with whānau for whānau.