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OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released by the Treasury.
Westpac says it is offering financial support to business customers affected by the latest COVID-19 lockdown.
The relief package features a range of possible support options, which may include:
Retail customers experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 impacts should also contact the bank, it says.
Westpac NZ acting chief executive Simon Power says anyone who’s feeling worried or uncertain about their immediate future should contact the bank.
“We really want to talk to customers who are concerned about their finances, whether it’s household savings or cashflow at their business,” Power says.
“We have a range of ways you can do your banking through lockdown without leaving your home, to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, whether it’s online or on the phone.
“Please get in touch early so we can work through your options. Together, we’ll get through this.”
Customers who have been affected by the latest lockdown should call us on 0800 738 691 to discuss their individual needs.
Phoebe Scherer, a technical manager from the Bay of Plenty, has won the 2025 Young Grower of the Year national title.
The Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand (FCANZ) celebrated the best of the best at the 2025 Fencing Industry Awards, providing the opportunity to honour both rising talent and industry stalwarts.
Award-winning boutique cheese company, Cranky Goat Ltd has gone into voluntary liquidation.
As an independent review of the National Pest Management Plan for TB finds the goal of complete eradication by 2055 is still valide, feedback is being sought on how to finish the job.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has launched an AI-powered digital assistant to help farmers using the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub to create tailored answers and resources for their farming businesses.
A tiny organism from the arid mountains of mainland Greece is facilitating a new way of growing healthier animals on farms across New Zealand.
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