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Tax Time A Tempting Trap
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 9:35 am | BNZ
The end of the financial year brings about tax season and with it, a rise in enterprising scammers attempting to steal money by impersonating Inland Revenue. In a recent case, a customer lost $41,500 after receiving an email purporting to be from the IRD advising ... More >>
New Director Appointed To BNZ Board
Monday, 14 March 2022, 10:08 am | BNZ
Mr Warwick Hunt MNZM has been appointed an independent non-executive director of Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), effective 1 November 2022. BNZ Chairman Doug McKay ONZM said he was pleased to welcome Mr Hunt on behalf of the BNZ Board. “Warwick’s ... More >>
Love Isn’t Always In The Air – Beware Of Relationship Scams
Monday, 14 February 2022, 9:49 am | BNZ
While many people around the country are busy with romantic plans and gestures for their partners today, Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is reminding people to be cautious about the ever-present threat of relationship scams. BNZ Head of Financial Crime, ... More >>
No Data, No Worries: Free Mobile Banking For Vodafone And BNZ Customers
Friday, 17 December 2021, 9:17 am | BNZ
From today, Vodafone and Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) customers won’t have to worry about chewing-up mobile data while using BNZ banking services, with the two companies partnering to bring free mobile banking to all BNZ customers on the Vodafone platform. ... More >>
More Options For Burgeoning SaaS Sector As BNZ Launches First Revenue-based Financing Scheme
Monday, 13 December 2021, 1:53 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has launched BNZ Revenue Based Financing for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses, giving this important segment of New Zealand’s tech industries early access to capital to fund growth and expansion plans. BNZ Head ... More >>
BNZ Announces Vaccination Requirements
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 12:06 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has announced vaccine requirements for staff, contractors, suppliers, and customers who visit Partners Centres and BNZ corporate sites to start on 17 January 2022. There will be no change for customers wishing to visit a branch ... More >>
Once In A Generation Level Of Change Divides Primary Sector
Monday, 6 December 2021, 10:09 am | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand’s (BNZ) Shift Happens – Future of agribusiness report today reveals a divided primary sector, adapting to the challenges of climate change and regulation, demanding more from rural connectivity, and grappling with COVID-induced ... More >>
BNZ Sets Sights On Tackling Economic Harm
Friday, 26 November 2021, 10:18 am | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has acknowledged today, the first Economic Harm Awareness Day, the important work being done to tackle Economic Harm by Good Shepherd NZ and other Non-Government Organisations and is stepping up its efforts to tackle the issue. ... More >>
BNZ Targets Net Zero By 2050; Working With Customers To Transition To Low Emissions Economy
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 1:46 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today reported operational emissions reductions of 50% since 2019, increased sustainable finance lending and initiatives and tools to support business customers to reduce emissions. The bank’s progress against sustainability ... More >>
Auckland Retail Card Spending Bounces Back In Step Two
Friday, 19 November 2021, 12:29 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) card spending data released today shows one week of retail therapy at Alert Level 3 Step 2 has been enough to raise card spending in Auckland to levels greater than before the Delta lockdown. Data released today is for the ... More >>
Ecommerce Continues To Be A Shot In The Arm For The Economy
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 1:18 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) card spending data released today shows that the downturn in spending during the Delta lockdown was less extreme than during the nationwide lockdown in 2020, although the recovery is more drawn out. BNZ Chief Economist, Paul ... More >>
FY21 Result: Strong And Stable BNZ Backing Business
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 10:04 am | Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) today released its full year result to 30 September 2021 and says it is backing business to lead New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery. BNZ announced its statutory net profit for the financial year increased by $560 million or 74% ... More >>
BNZ Payments Innovation Helps Small Business Stay Contactless And Save
Friday, 5 November 2021, 2:36 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has unveiled a radical new way for Kiwi SMEs to pay for their point-of-sale transactions, giving them more flexibility and more clarity through low-fee payments packages. The changes mean SMEs will be able to offer contactless ... More >>
BNZ First NZ Bank To Sign Up To Net Zero Banking Alliance
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 11:11 am | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today signed up to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), committing it to work with customers to increase sustainability and reduce emissions that align to net-zero emissions by 2050. In becoming the first New Zealand bank ... More >>
BNZ Extends Contactless Debit Fee And Payclip Waivers
Friday, 29 October 2021, 1:45 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has announced today it is extending contactless debit merchant service fee rebate and PayClip fee waivers until 30 November 2021 for eligible small and medium businesses. BNZ Executive, Customer, Products & Services, ... More >>
Waikato Card Spending Down 18%
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 4:36 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) card spending data released today shows the COVID-19 Alert Level 3 lockdown in Waikato is impacting economic activity in the region. BNZ Chief Economist, Paul Conway, says, “Waikato has seen a significant drop in card spending ... More >>
BNZ Supports Kāinga Ora Shared Ownership Scheme To Help First Home Buyers
Tuesday, 5 October 2021, 1:48 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has welcomed the First Home Partner shared ownership initiative announced today by Te Tuapapa Kura Kāinga/Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. BNZ is one of the two founding partner ... More >>
Spending In Auckland Climbs 28% Under Alert Level 3
Monday, 4 October 2021, 6:24 am | BNZ
New data from Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) shows card spending in Auckland has risen 28 per cent in the first full week of COVID-19 Alert Level 3, to Tuesday 28 September. Nationwide, total card spending has rebounded to just five per cent below pre-lockdown ... More >>
Dan Huggins Starts As BNZ CEO
Friday, 1 October 2021, 1:26 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand’s (BNZ) Dan Huggins officially starts in the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director today. He is the bank’s 31st CEO since being founded 160 years ago. Speaking on his appointment, Huggins says: “It is ... More >>
BNZ Launches ‘Get A Vaccine, Give A Vaccine’ With UNICEF Aotearoa
Friday, 24 September 2021, 3:23 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has teamed up with UNICEF Aotearoa to encourage vaccinations in New Zealand and support UNICEF’s partnership with the COVAX facility – providing vaccines for low and mid-income countries, including Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Through ... More >>
