A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that.

Having the ability to open a bank account is a major part of navigating society. Without banking services, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to pay your bills, take out a loan, open a credit ...

Westpac NZ is ... access to banking. The bank recently worked with the Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) Youth Service to introduce a new process to support young people to open bank ...

Westpac engaged closely with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), as well as in consultation with ... Youth Service to introduce a new process to support young people to open bank accounts without ...

Bank holiday today: Mahavir Jayanti is among the several other bank holidays scheduled in April 2025, with others including Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Bohag Bihu, Basava Jayanti, and Akshaya ...

that might negatively impact your banking experience. Openbank itself hasn't been open for very long — it was launched in the second half of 2024. But its parent bank, Santander Bank ...

Mahavir Jayanti is among the several other bank holidays scheduled in April 2025.(Abeer Khan/Bloomberg) Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important religious festivals for the Jain community ...

Other Bank Holidays in April: On April 14, 2025, Banks will be closed on the occasion of Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, and Tamil New Year.States like Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal ...

A major Auckland private school plans to open a new campus in Coromandel, after acquiring a 1000-acre coastal farm land on the peninsula. It will be Saint Kentigern's third site, in addition to its' ...

In the middle of this flurry, one often-overlooked factor can create unnecessary delays — bank holidays. Banking operations play a critical role in personal finance management. That’s why being aware ...

Westpac New Zealand responded to the Reserve Bank's rate cut by lowering variable lending and savings rates, effective mid-April, aiming to stimulate the economy for both borrowers and savers. The ...

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduced the official cash rate to 3.5 percent on Wednesday. This decision followed global market instability following US President Rump's tariff war and a change in ...