Media

Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.

Media Appearances

Interest.co.nz - In new rural banking trial, Westpac NZ is sending a van between regional towns

- The trial ended last July, with the New Zealand Banking Association saying it didn’t show a significant demand for the physical services with hub usage lower than many comparable regional branches or ATMs. Nonetheless most of the hub network remains in place, albeit hubs in Stoke and Ōpunake were closed. Remaining hubs include ones in Waimate, Whangamatā, Ōpōtiki,... Read more »
Media Appearances

AFR - New Zealand proposes law change to deliver CBA, ANZ major legal win

- “It is important to note that consumers will still be protected, and lenders will still be appropriately held to account once the law is amended,” he said. “The changes simply confirm that, if a lender fails to meet their obligations, the courts can decide what is a ‘just and equitable’ outcome for that failure.”
Media Releases

Banks step up customer scam protections and compensation

- New Zealand’s banks are bringing in a suite of new measures aligned with global best practice to further protect New Zealanders from criminal scammers. The New Zealand Banking Association today announced a suite of consumer protections that will be progressively rolled out over the next seven months. The banks’ consumer protections will include: Pre-transaction warnings... Read more »