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COVID-19 Increases Kiwis’ Engagement With KiwiSaver, Survey Finds
Saturday, 15 August 2020, 10:09 am | Westpac
More than a third of New Zealanders say they’re watching their KiwiSaver balance more closely as a result of COVID-19, while one in five say the pandemic has improved their understanding of how KiwiSaver works, according to new research by Westpac ... More >>
Westpac NZ Launches New Interest-free Loan
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 3:17 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ says the launch of a new interest-free loan will help customers make their homes warmer and healthier, while also creating work for tradespeople affected by the COVID-19 downturn. A survey of more than 1000 people for Westpac NZ reveals ... More >>
Westpac NZ Prepares For Challenging Period Ahead
Monday, 4 May 2020, 10:46 am | Westpac
Westpac New Zealand (Westpac NZ) [i] is committed to supporting customers through the impact of COVID-19 and helping the economy recover, Chief Executive David McLean says. “In our 159 year history, Westpac NZ has supported customers and communities ... More >>
Westpac NZ Launches Business Support Loans
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 5:27 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ business customers disrupted by Covid-19 will be able to access lending through new Business Support Loans. The loans are being offered as part of the Government-backed Business Finance Guarantee Scheme, which allows banks to provide loans of up to $500,000 ... More >>
Westpac NZ Provides Six-month Repayment Deferrals
Friday, 27 March 2020, 1:36 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ customers affected by Covid-19 can now apply for a six-month deferral on principal and interest repayments on home loans and personal loans. Westpac NZ General Manager of Consumer Banking and Wealth, Gina Dellabarca, says repayment deferrals ... More >>
Westpac NZ Encourages Kiwis To Bank From Home During Covid-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 9:36 am | Westpac
Westpac NZ is encouraging customers to do their banking online or over the phone during the Covid-19 lockdown period. The bank plans to open 32 branches located regionally around New Zealand from 10am to 1pm on Wednesdays during the Level 4 lockdown to ... More >>
Westpac NZ Cuts Fixed Home Loan Rates To Support Customers
Monday, 23 March 2020, 3:59 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ has cut its fixed term housing interest rates as part of its ongoing support for New Zealanders affected by Covid-19. The following changes will come into effect on Tuesday 24 March: 1-year special housing rate reduced to 3.09% 2-year ... More >>
Westpac To Waive Contactless Debit Fees
Friday, 20 March 2020, 2:43 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ is supporting small businesses by waiving contactless debit fees for eligible existing customers for six months. Westpac NZ General Manager of Experience Hub, Karen Silk, says the bank recognises the increased demand from both consumers ... More >>
Westpac Slashes 3 To 5 Year Home Loan Rates
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 4:59 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ is offering greater certainty to its home loan customers by cutting its longer-term rates. The reduction on the three, four and five year special rates is as follows: 3-year rate reduced to 3.69%; 4-year rate reduced to 3.79%; 5-year rate ... More >>
Westpac NZ Confirms Changes To Executive Team
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 9:29 am | Westpac
Westpac NZ has made a number of changes to its Executive Team as part of a continued focus on improving products and processes to better serve its customers. The changes will help Westpac NZ serve the evolving needs of New Zealanders and succeed in a ... More >>
Westpac NZ Compensates Credit Card Customers Affected By System Error
Tuesday, 11 February 2020, 11:18 am | Westpac
Westpac NZ is compensating new credit card customers who received their card without receiving a welcome letter containing disclosure information between May 2017 and March 2018. Westpac NZ General Manager of Consumer Banking and Wealth, Gina Dellabarca, ... More >>
Westpac supports customers in flood-hit areas of Southland
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 12:19 pm | Westpac
Westpac customers affected by severe flooding in parts of Northern Southland, West Otago and Fiordland can now apply for a financial relief package. More >>
Westpac offers relief options to customers affected by virus
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 3:49 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ is offering support to customers financially affected by the global outbreak of coronavirus. The relief package features a range of possible support options for both business and personal customers. These may include: - A temporary overdraft ... More >>
Westpac & Contact agree 1st sustainability-linked loan
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 5:33 pm | Westpac
Westpac NZ and Contact Energy have entered into a $50 million, four-year sustainability-linked loan facility, the first such loan issued by Westpac NZ and one of the first of its kind in New Zealand. Contact Energy will receive a discounted interest rate on the ... More >>
Businesses encouraged to join 10 banks in Samoa fundraiser
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 12:46 pm | Westpac
Staff from a range of banks around New Zealand will be wearing their hearts on their sleeves on Tuesday (17 December) as they raise funds for Samoan families affected by the devastating measles epidemic. More >>
Westpac New Zealand delivers balanced full-year performance
Monday, 4 November 2019, 10:40 am | Westpac
Westpac New Zealand (Westpac NZ) has delivered a balanced financial result, following a continued focus on achieving the best outcomes for its customers and New Zealanders. More >>
Westpac to reduce KiwiSaver fees
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 8:11 am | Westpac
BT Funds Management (NZ) Ltd is reducing fees for Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme members from December 1 2019. The changes announced today include: • Reducing the monthly administration fee for all members from $2.25 to $1. • Reducing the management ... More >>
Westpac NZ opens new ATM in Murupara
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:47 am | Westpac
Westpac NZ has opened its new ATM in the town of Murupara, replacing a machine which was stolen in June. More >>
Survey shows Kiwis have a keen appetite for renovating
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:25 am | Westpac
New Zealand is a nation of home improvers, with nearly half of renovators saying it’s important to do up their home to increase its value and sell, according to new research. The online survey of more than 800 homeowners found that 37% of property ... More >>
Westpac NZ interest rate changes
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 8:27 pm | Westpac
· Bonus interest for Westpac Bonus Saver and Westpac Bonus Saver PIE has been reduced by 40bps to 1.35%pa. Base interest has been reduced by 5bps to 0.05%. The total available rate will now be 1.40%. This change will become effective on Monday August 12. More >>
