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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.
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.
The REDnews 10-step guide to Christmas on a budget
A time of joy and celebration, Christmas can sometimes be financially taxing – especially if you’re on a budget.
Gift ideas for your Secret Santa
Christmas is right around the corner and people are lining up at stores to find the perfect gifts for their friends and family.
NZ needs to grow renewable energy sector, but barriers remain
Late next year, New Zealand’s electricity grid will draw down its first power from a large-scale solar power station, as Lodestone Energy switches on the new installation near Kaitaia.
How easy is it to employ a worker from overseas?
With unemployment at record lows, and businesses crying out for talent, New Zealand’s economy is being constrained by a lack of skilled labour.
Opinion: Will The Human Factor Trip Up Reserve Bank’s Housing Forecast?
The Reserve Bank’s most recent Economic Statement in relation to future house prices sees them continuing to decline through to 2024 and finally settling at 19% below the level of…