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Westpac Regional Roundup, December 2021
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 6:33 am | Westpac New Zealand
The emergence of the Delta variant has created a performance gap between regions that were forced into lockdown and those that were able to operate with fewer restrictions. That though is set to close with the introduction of the traffic light system and ... More >>
Rescue Rashies Help Tackle Our Stubbornly High Drowning Rates
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 9:04 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ is reviving its focus on water safety this summer in a bid to help reduce New Zealand’s worryingly high drowning toll, especially among children. The country has a high rate of drowning deaths compared to many other OECD countries, with 1.6 ... More >>
Westpac NZ Actions Findings Of Independent Risk Governance Review
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 8:28 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ accepts the findings of the independent risk governance review carried out by consultancy firm Oliver Wyman and is well advanced in addressing recommendations in the report. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) had required Westpac NZ to ... More >>
Million Dollar Prize Up For Grabs For Innovators Working To Decarbonise Aotearoa
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 7:12 am | Westpac New Zealand
The Westpac NZ Government Innovation Fund has announced a $1 million funding pool to drive innovation around financing and incentivising the decarbonisation of Aotearoa. The Innovation Fund is powered by Westpac NZ and jointly administered with the government. ... More >>
Westpac Economic Overview, November 2021 – We Have Lift-off
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 7:24 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac’s latest Economic Overview finds that in many respects the New Zealand economy has continued to launch ahead in recent months. That is despite the setback of the Covid-19 outbreak that began in August. “Businesses were better positioned ... More >>
Westpac NZ’s Investment Arm Commits Funds To Leading Global Sustainable Share Index
Friday, 5 November 2021, 8:54 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ’s KiwiSaver and investment arm, BT Funds Management NZ (BTNZ), has taken another step towards aligning its portfolio with its climate objective of supporting efforts to limit global temperature rises. BTNZ believes it is the first KiwiSaver ... More >>
Retailing In New Zealand – Crossing The Digital Rubicon
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 6:48 am | Westpac New Zealand
The traditional retail model is changing with digital technologies disrupting retail supply chains, transforming operational processes, and revolutionising how products are marketed and sold, according to new research from Westpac’s economics team. ... More >>
Jobs Easier To Find, But Workers Still Cautious About Their Prospects
Saturday, 25 September 2021, 5:48 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence, September quarter 2021 The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index rose 1.8 points in the September quarter, to a level of 105.7. The Index is 2.9 points higher than it was at the end ... More >>
Catherine Mcgrath Appointed CEO, Westpac New Zealand
Friday, 24 September 2021, 9:47 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac Group CEO Peter King and the Westpac New Zealand Board today announced the appointment of Catherine McGrath as Chief Executive Officer, Westpac New Zealand. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2109/efb712db72b04adf5188.jpeg" ... More >>
Two new directors appointed to WNZL Board
Monday, 20 September 2021, 1:01 pm | Westpac New Zealand
The Board of Westpac New Zealand Limited has announced the appointment of two new directors. Sam Knowles joins the Board as an independent non-executive director from today. “Few people in Australasia know the banking industry as well as Sam,” ... More >>
Westpac Economic Overview, August 2021 – Rapid Escalation
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 5:25 am | Westpac New Zealand
The Westpac Economics team’s latest Economic Overview highlights how conditions in the New Zealand economy have changed dramatically in the last few months. “Supply-side constraints on the economy have been apparent for some time,” said Westpac’s ... More >>
Westpac NZ Cuts Fees To Boost KiwiSaver Balances
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 5:59 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ is reducing fees on its Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme funds, delivering significant savings for more than 380,000 members. As well as removing its annual $12 administration fee, the bank is cutting a range of fund charges by up to 39%. BT Funds Management ... More >>
Westpac New Zealand To Remain Part Of Westpac Group
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 9:52 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand Limited (WNZL) remains part of Westpac Group following a decision for the two businesses not to demerge. Westpac Group Chief Executive Officer, Peter King, said: “After a detailed review, we believe a demerger of the WNZL business ... More >>
Westpac NZ Announced As Premier Partner Of APEC 2021 CEO Summit
Friday, 11 June 2021, 5:42 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ has been unveiled as a major supporter of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2021, at a launch event in Auckland on Thursday evening. The bank will be a Premier Partner of the APEC 21 CEO Summit, a two-day event in November bringing ... More >>
Westpac NZ Gives Employees Special Leave To Get Vaccinated
Monday, 7 June 2021, 3:31 pm | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand is introducing paid special leave for employees to attend COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Westpac NZ General Manager of Institutional and Business Banking, Simon Power, says that employees will be able to apply for a half day special ... More >>
Road Freight: Between A Rock And A Hard Place On Decarbonisation
Friday, 28 May 2021, 6:09 am | Westpac New Zealand
Further consolidation is likely if the road freight industry is to make a meaningful reduction in carbon emissions according to new research from Westpac NZ’s economic team. Westpac NZ Industry Economist Paul Clark says that the ability of most road ... More >>
Westpac New Zealand Announces Strong Financial Result
Monday, 3 May 2021, 10:01 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand (Westpac NZ) [i] says a strong half-year financial result has been driven by better than expected economic conditions. Chief Executive David McLean said while the global COVID-19 pandemic was far from over, the financial effect on ... More >>
Westpac NZ Offers 2.29% One-Year Home Loan Rate
Monday, 11 January 2021, 6:58 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac NZ is giving Kiwis a helping hand with their 2021 home ownership goals by offering its lowest ever interest rate of 2.29%pa. This is the lowest advertised rate by any of the major banks. The ‘special’ rate is available on a one-year ... More >>
Westpac New Zealand Puts Customers First In COVID-19 Response
Monday, 2 November 2020, 10:26 am | Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand (Westpac NZ) [i] is focused on helping customers adapt to the new economic landscape created by COVID-19 and is well positioned to support New Zealand through the recovery, says Chief Executive David McLean. “Almost every ... More >>
Kiwis Young And Old Are Neglecting Their KiwiSaver, Survey Finds
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 4:47 pm | Westpac New Zealand
New Zealanders at both ends of the age spectrum risk falling short of their retirement savings goals by not paying enough attention to their KiwiSaver, according to research by Westpac NZ. The nationally representative survey of 1,000 KiwiSaver members found ... More >>