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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.
Westpac connects Financial Mentors to customers in financial difficulty
Budgeting support can ease unexpected financial pressures, which is why Westpac NZ is connecting customers to Financial Mentors.
Westpac to plant a native tree for every Youth Account opened in April
This is to mark our first anniversary of becoming carbonzero-certified.
Opinion: Uncertainty rules housing market
Government initiatives to curb the rise in residential house prices has created massive uncertainty.
Westpac NZ CEO addresses questions about a possible demerger
Westpac NZ’s parent company in Australia has announced it is considering a demerger.
Refund fraud is on the rise
Westpac’s Fraud team having recently been seeing an increase in the hospitality industry, in particular.
Keto diet can improve Alzheimer’s symptoms, study concludes
Study found the ketogenic diet improved daily function in Alzheimer’s patients.
Les Mills On Demand subscriptions increase 300% during COVID pandemic
Les Mills gyms has seen their digital operation explode.
Retailers cautioned to make "MOTO” transactions more secure
Credit card payments with card details taken over the phone or by mail are called MOTO transactions.
How I survived cancer, physically and financially: Inside one woman’s journey
How would cancer impact your financial stability while seeking treatment and recovery?
BIN attack fraud – what it is and why retailers should be wary
Retailers with online stores are being asked to look out for scammers.
How to manage a side hustle
REDnews spoke to three people employed in day jobs, who are making money on the side.
Opinion: No change is the likely current outlook for housing
Most economists are in agreement that house prices will continue to rise.