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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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Inside the 100-year-old business that’s employee-owned
Thirty-five per cent of Beca Group’s employees make up the majority shareholders.
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How WFH is changing our housing demands and physical activity
WFH households spent 7% more on housing for larger homes.
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Opinion: New legislation will boost confidence in multi unit ownership
Many developers within our major metropolitan areas are now focusing on apartments
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Shared equity scheme helps Kiwis struggling to save a deposit buy their first home
A new shared equity scheme has been unveiled by Kāinga Ora.
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Inside the agriculture sector that's been business as usual during lockdowns
In the absence of tourism, agriculture is New Zealand’s largest industry.
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Gold Card savings: 30 discounts seniors need to know - Updated 2023
REDnews has put together the top five picks of the deals available across six categories.
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Student Volunteer Army supports vaccine rollout with 1,000 volunteers
The Student Volunteer Army was created after the 2010 Christchurch earthquake.
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Are you owed unclaimed money? Here’s how to find out
You might be entitled to unclaimed money turned over to the Inland Revenue Department.
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The Covid clauses you need to know when buying and selling property
Property offers and sale and purchase agreements must cater to the new normal we live in.
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How businesses can protect payments through lockdown and beyond
Recent changes in Covid alert levels have highlighted that businesses need to be prepared.
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Opinion: How will real estate fare in the lockdown?
Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson, Peter Thompson, looks at the housing market in 2021.
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Kiwis binge on downloaded shows and meal kits in lockdown
Westpac’s data on spending habits reveals what New Zealanders are buying.