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Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?

Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

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Westpac launches ATM rewards platform

Westpac's new ATM scheme, 'Rewarded', offers personalised local deals, aiming to boost customer loyalty and support businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015

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NZ spending on credit, debit cards slips in April

New Zealanders' spending on electronic cards fell in April, ending a streak of nine consecutive monthly gains.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015

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No more Air NZ points for BNZ credit cards as Westpac steps in; cash replacement mooted

BNZ cut off from Air NZ points as Westpac fills the void, with a cash-back scheme to quell customer concerns over rewards.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

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UPDATE: Fonterra Shareholders' Council relieved at dairy forecast being maintained

Farmers will be relieved at today's decision by Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, to maintain its forecast payout to fa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

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Westpac NZ reaches $2.97M swaps settlement, rounding out regulator's probe into banks

Westpac NZ to pay NZD $2.97 million in a settlement over misleading interest rate swap sales to farmers, finalising a long investigation into banks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

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Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful

Critics of bank settlements over interest rate swap loans claim farmers haven't been paid as much in compensation as they would have if the matter.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

Unified Communications

Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first

Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015

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David McLean gets top job at Westpac NZ

Westpac Banking Corp has appointed David McLean as chief executive of its New Zealand unit, a position he has held in an acting capacity since Augu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015

Payment Technologies

Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments

The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014

Global Stories

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Westpac Australia launches online management platform

Westpac partners with Octet to launch an online platform aiding Aussie companies with global payments and supply chain management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Card not needed: Westpac launches new payment method for online shopping

Westpac and Payment Express have released a new service that allows Westpac customers to pay for online purchases directly from the bank account.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015

Fintech

Westpac takes out top spot in Online Banking Awards

Westpac has won the Canstar Online Banking Award for the first time, recognising its success in online banking in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015

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Kiwi SMEs not buying into tech hype

A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand don't believe technology has a significant impact on their organisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015

Marketing Technologies

ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments

The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

AR, VR & Metaverse

Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality

Westpac New Zealand unveils an innovative app with augmented reality to transform money management, making it more interactive and user-friendly.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants

The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth

Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014