David Wilson appointed ANZ Chief Risk Officer, Pacific

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ANZ NZ’s investment in AgriZeroNZ boosts farm emissions reduction research.

ANZ will invest $4 million in AgriZeroNZ, which brings together public and private funds to invest in tools and tech which helps pasture-based farmers reduce emissions.

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Beware of phishing scams - they open the door to more serious crimes

Following the Easter weekend ANZ is urging people to watch out for phishing scams

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Don't become a money mule - ANZ warns criminals are targeting young New Zealanders with the promise of easy money

ANZ Bank New Zealand is warning of a rise in scams involving people becoming money mules, either unknowingly or willingly.

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ANZ NZ welcomes ideas to further enhance competition

ANZ NZ welcomes Commerce Commission’s draft Personal banking services market study report.

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ANZ reports gender and ethnicity pay gaps for 2023

ANZ NZ reports its gender pay gap for 2023.

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Changes to ANZ Boards

Sir John Key will retire from all ANZ Boards with Scott St John set to replace him.

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BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS surprise community cricket group with limited edition shirts

The BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS have surprised members of the Bangladesh cricket community in Auckland by turning up to their social cricket match and presenting them with a limited edition “two homes” shirt.

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ANZ Investments reaches major milestone - over 100,000 KiwiSaver members helped into their first home

More than one hundred thousand people have made a withdrawal from one of ANZ Investments’ KiwiSaver schemes to help them buy a first home.

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ANZ appoints new Head of Investment Partnerships

ANZ Bank New Zealand today announced Paul Gregory has been appointed as the new Head of Investment Partnerships for ANZ Investments, reporting to the Chief Investment Officer.

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ANZ appoints new Chief Investment Officer

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) has appointed George Crosby as the new Chief Investment Officer for ANZ Investments.

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ANZ warns of rise in cold call scams

Vigilance urged after increased reports of cold calls by scammers impersonating ANZ staff.

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ANZ’s Tūrangānui-a-Kiwa l Gisborne branch opens

ANZ Bank New Zealand has opened a newly refurbished branch in Tūrangānui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne).

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ANZ New Zealand 2023 full year results

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Are your retirement plans OK, boomer?

ANZ Research shows clear differences between generations on how they plan to fund life after 65.

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Quarter of Kiwi women say menopause symptoms halve work efficiency

New research from Global Women and ANZ Bank New Zealand reveals three quarters of Kiwi women experiencing menopause symptoms felt the symptoms negatively impacted their work but only 11 percent had talked to their manager about it.

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ANZ partners with Age Concern New Zealand on scam protection

ANZ Bank New Zealand is partnering with Age Concern New Zealand to support older people with their digital literacy needs and help keep them safe from financial scams.

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ANZ submission to market study

ANZ NZ today acknowledged the publication of its submission to the Commerce Commission on its market study preliminary issues paper.

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Grant Knuckey to step down as Chief Risk Officer

Grant Knuckey to step down as ANZ NZ Chief Risk Officer in March 2024.

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ANZ Investments to explore strategic investment partnerships

ANZ Investments has signed a non-binding memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) with Mercer, as it moves to evolve and grow its business.

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ANZ Investments launches High Growth Fund

ANZ Investments has launched a High Growth Fund to give its investors more choice and to help them achieve their long-term investing goals.

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Astrud Burgess appointed ANZ Group Chief Marketing Officer

ANZ today announced the appointment of Astrud Burgess to an expanded role as Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

NZ Business

ANZ launches low interest Business Regrowth Loan

ANZ has launched a low interest Business Regrowth Loan to support customers impacted by extreme weather events.

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ANZ boosting customer protection against card fraud

ANZ Fraud Check is the bank's new tool to bolster its existing scam protection measures and better support customers who may have unusual transactions flagged on their eftpos, credit or debit card transactions.

NZ Consumer

Gen Z Revealed as Savvy KiwiSaver Investors

Young adults are the group most likely to have made changes to their KiwiSaver accounts in the past year, according to research for ANZ Investments.

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ANZ comments on competition study into personal banking

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) Chief Executive Officer Antonia Watson today made the following comments relating to the announcement the Commerce Commission will commence a competition study into personal banking services in New Zealand. “A competition study is a good opportunity to provide facts in what can be a complex area and we hope it improves the confidence that New Zealanders can have in its banking sector."

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Kiwi businesses power ahead with clean transport

Businesses are waking up to the advantages of clean transport options, driving growing popularity of electric vehicles.

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ANZ makes changes to savings and floating home loan rates

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) will increase interest rates on some saving and lending products following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to increase the Official Cash Rate by 0.25% to 5.50%.

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Responsible investment - more than just exclusions.

ANZ Investments encourages companies to incorporate environmental, social and governance factors into their decision making. It is one of the reasons a number of its funds have gained certification from Responsible Investment Association Australasia. It is one of the reasons why a number of ANZ Investments’ funds have just gained certification from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

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ANZ launches Mother’s Day initiative to raise awareness about financial scams

ANZ has launched ANZ Screen Savers, an initiative to encourage Kiwi families to become more security conscious.

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Solid first half year result for ANZ New Zealand

ANZ New Zealand reports a solid a first half year result.

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Changes to ANZ savings and lending rates

ANZ NZ increases interest rates on some deposit and lending products.

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Watch Wāhine Win: Research reveals role ethnicity and gender play in women's success

New research shows Gen Z as the most ambitious generation in the workforce

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Wellington Airport announces $100M sustainability-linked lending

ANZ acts as sole Sustainability Coordinator for Wellington International Airport Limited’s conversion of NZ$100m in lending into sustainability-linked loans.

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Let's Talk About Generation X

Despite the oldest members of Generation X being seven years away from collecting a pension, only a third are planning to stop work at 65.

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BLACKCAPS to “Pitch In” with autographed shirts from epic Test

ANZ NZ and NZ Cricket have combined forces to assist the New Zealand Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Fund

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ANZ commits to reporting Māori and Pasifika pay gap

ANZ NZ commits to reporting on the organisation’s Māori and Pasifika pay gap.

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ANZ donates $3 million to communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

ANZ donates $3 million to communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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ANZ confirms support available for customers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

With a National State of Emergency now declared, ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) is reminding customers that financial support is available to all those affected.

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ANZ Bank widens support for customers affected by flooding

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) has widened the support on offer for customers affected by the extreme weather events in the North Island over the past week.

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ANZ to donate $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund

ANZ Bank New Zealand will donate $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to support local communities in their response to the devastating weather events at the weekend.

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Support available for customers affected by North Island weather events

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) has reminded customers that support is available to them should they need it following extreme weather events in Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

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ANZ offers assistance for customers affected by Cyclone Hale

ANZ Bank New Zealand has announced an assistance package for businesses affected by extreme weather in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and the Coromandel Peninsula.

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ANZ Group to acquire DOT Loves Data, boosting data-led insights

ANZ Banking Group Ltd agrees to acquire data analytics company DOT Loves Data.

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Kiwis wary about future but still feel on top of financial commitments

Kiwis are wary about the future, but a majority still feel they are staying on top of their financial commitments.

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ANZ NZ to report annually on accessibility and inclusion

ANZ Bank New Zealand has committed to reporting annually on its accessibility and inclusion efforts as part of the wider company’s Accessibility and Inclusion Plan.

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ANZ extends support for netball and Silver Ferns

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) is delighted to announce ANZ’s increased investment and support for the world champion Silver Ferns and netball.

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ANZ changes rates for home loan, savings and term deposit accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase interest rates on a number of savings, home loan, business and term investment products following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to increase the Official Cash Rate.

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More than $100 million loaned to 2,500 Kiwi households for Good Energy upgrades

ANZ Bank New Zealand’s Good Energy Home Loan has supported nearly 2,500 Kiwi households to reach their energy efficiency goals, with more than $100 million in lending drawn down under the offer so far.

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ANZ urges under-40s to be on watch for online scams

ANZ data shows younger people are more likely to fall victim to email or text phishing scams, whereas retirees are more likely to fall victim to scams that start with a call to a landline.

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Strong full year result for ANZ New Zealand

Strong full year results due to pent-up post-pandemic economic activity and a buoyant housing market.

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NZ’s small business owners look to invest but face cashflow squeeze

In a remarkable sweep, this year ANZ bank has won three Canstar Bank of the Year awards.

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ANZ lifts rates on some lending and savings accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will lift rates on some lending and savings accounts following this week’s 0.50% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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ANZ’s Card Tracker gives customers greater visibility

ANZ Bank New Zealand has launched Card Tracker, a new way of helping customers keep track of where their card details may be stored.

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Kiwis are wary but keeping up financial wellbeing habits

New Zealanders view their financial wellbeing with a little more wariness amid current economic uncertainty,

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Big discounts for businesses as ANZ launches Business Green Loan

ANZ New Zealand has launched a Business Green Loan offering the lowest advertised floating rate in the market for a green loan.

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ANZ lifts floating home loan rates and rates on some savings accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase the interest rates on its floating and flexible home loans following this week’s 0.50% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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ANZ offers Nelson -Tasman business flood assistance package

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) today announced an assistance package for businesses affected by the recent extreme weather events in the Nelson – Tasman region.

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ANZ to help get kids to the crease with cricket fee subsidy

With household budgets feeling the squeeze, ANZ Cricket Grants will help keep our younger players in the game this season.

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Jason Murray appointed ANZ Country Head, Cook Islands

ANZ today announced the appointment of Jason Murray as Country Head, Cook Islands, subject to regulatory approvals. Reporting to Bernie Poort, ANZ Regional Country Manager for Samoa, Cook Islands and Tonga, Mr Murray will have responsibility for the bank’s retail and commercial banking business in the Cook Islands.

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ANZ urges business owners to see potential in Pacific

ANZ is urging Kiwi businesses to see the Pacific as a business opportunity, not just a holiday destination.

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ANZ waives fees to promote digital banking across the Pacific

ANZ today announced that it has removed a number of fees for retail customers across the Pacific, to support a cashless economy and provide better, more affordable access to digital banking services. ANZ Head of Pacific Products, Maria Burlace, said: “We want to be the leading digital bank in the Pacific, because we know that digital banking gives customers more flexibility to manage their money, no matter where they are.

NZ Media Releases

ANZ lifts rates on some lending and savings accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will lift rates on some lending and savings accounts following this week’s 0.50% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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ANZ’s Good Energy Home Loan set to power change

ANZ Bank New Zealand has launched a low-interest home loan rate for customers wanting to increase the energy efficiency of their home.

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Ignore the noise - KiwiSaver members urged to focus on their long-term investment goals

ANZ Investments is urging KiwiSaver members not to panic about the sell-off in global financial markets and instead focus on their long-term investment goals.

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ANZ names Chief Financial Officer

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) today announced Amanda Owen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Ms Owen, who has been Acting Chief Financial Officer since July 2021, starts the permanent role immediately.

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ANZ and Silver Fern Farms partner to link sustainability targets with financing

ANZ NZ and Silver Fern Farms Ltd establish one of NZ's largest sustainability-linked working capital financing facilities.

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Sarah Stubbings appointed ANZ Regional Executive, Pacific

Sarah Stubbings has been appointed Regional Executive, Pacific.

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ANZ introduces six weeks’ paid gender affirmation leave

ANZ Bank has introduced six weeks of paid gender affirmation leave, and up to 12 months’ unpaid leave, to its employees in New Zealand and Australia.

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ANZ lifts rates on some lending and savings accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase the interest rates on some lending and savings accounts following last week’s 0.50% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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KiwiSaver Reflects Changing Face of Retirement

Over two thirds of ANZ KiwiSaver members aren’t touching their KiwiSaver accounts for the first year after they become eligible to make a withdrawal at 65 years old.

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ANZ first to issue recycled plastic cards in seven Pacific markets

All new Visa debit cards issued across the Pacific will be produced using a minimum of 70% recycled plastic.

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ANZ Pacific Leadership Team Updates

ANZ today announced changes to the Pacific leadership team to support its focus on building a world-class digital bank in its core Pacific markets.

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Solid first half year result for ANZ New Zealand

ANZ New Zealand reports a cash net profit after tax of $968 million for the six months to 31 March 2022.

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Resignation of director

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ NZ) announced today that Maile Carnegie has resigned from the ANZ NZ Board effective 11 April 2022.

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ANZ lifts rates on fixed and floating home loans, savings and term investments

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ANZ to strengthen focus on core Pacific markets

ANZ today announced it would strengthen its focus on building a world-class digital bank in its core Pacific markets (excl PNG) of Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Kiribati, as well as Timor-Leste, following a decision to exit US community banking in American Samoa and Guam. ANZ Regional Executive Pacific, Tessa Price, said: “In our core Pacific markets, where we have been for more than 141 years, ANZ plays an important role in connecting customers to the growing trade and investment opportunities in the region, as well as providing industry insight and links into our home markets of Australia and New Zealand.

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Stewart Taylor to leave ANZ New Zealand

The Chief Financial Officer of ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ), Stewart Taylor, is leaving the company. Mr Taylor is to be the Chief Financial Officer of New Zealand insurance company Partners Life. ANZ NZ Chief Executive Antonia Watson said today that Mr Taylor had played a significant role in helping grow the bank in recent years, and would be missed. “Stewart loves a challenge and this change will enable him to use his great leadership and organisational skills even more,” Ms Watson said.

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ANZ Appoints New Head of Responsible Investment

Helen Skinner has been appointed as the new Head of Responsible Investment for ANZ Investments.

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ANZ backs ambitious sustainability commitment for Tāmaki Makaurau

ANZ and Auckland Council have partnered to create what is believed to be the country’s first sustainability linked lending for a local authority.

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ANZ NZ commits to reporting gender pay gap

ANZ NZ joins other companies in publicly reporting the organisation’s gender pay gap.

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ANZ Marama Championship kicks off a new era in rugby for Fiji

ANZ to have naming rights of Fiji's new women’s rugby competition.

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ANZ lifts rates on some lending and savings accounts

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase the interest rates on some lending and savings accounts following Wednesday’s 0.25% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Interest rates on floating and flexible home loans will go up 0.25% to 5.04% and 5.15% respectively. Business floating and overdraft rates will also go up 0.25%. For Serious Saver, ANZ’s largest savings product, the total interest rate will increase 0.25% to 0.70%. Interest rates will also increase on a number of other savings products.

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ANZ backs sport in Fiji through Fijian Drua sponsorship

ANZ Fiji today announced its sponsorship of Super Rugby Pacific’s newest team, the Fijian Drua.

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David Wilson appointed ANZ Chief Risk Officer, Pacific

ANZ today announced the appointment of David Wilson as Chief Risk Officer, Pacific, with responsibility for protecting the bank’s balance sheet across 10 Pacific markets, as well as overseeing risk strategies, policies and processes.

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ANZ search for next female cricketing talent

ANZ is seeking the next generation of female cricketing talent to join the ANZ Next XI.

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ANZ donates AUD$50,000 towards Tonga rebuild

ANZ has donated AUD50,000 to the Red Cross, to support Tonga’s rebuild, following the tsunami and volcanic eruption which caused damage to buildings and homes.

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ANZ supports NZ's largest-ever sustainable re-financing worth NZ$1.25 billion

Metlifecare has completed a refinancing of the company’s bank loan facilities into Sustainability-Linked Loan facilities tied to ambitious social and environmental goals.

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ANZ donates to Solomon Islands rebuild

ANZ today announced it would donate AUD100,000 to the Solomon Islands rebuild, including some funds previously announced for COVID19 relief.

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ANZ lifts floating home loan rates, saving accounts and holds some rates for small business

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase the interest rates on its floating and flexible home loans by 0.20% following today’s 0.25% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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ANZ to pause some lending to those with less than 20% deposit

ANZ Bank New Zealand today announced it was pausing some low-deposit loan applications for owner-occupiers wanting to buy existing homes.

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ANZ welcomes Government’s Green Bond move

ANZ welcomes the announcement that the New Zealand Government is planning to issue sovereign green bonds from next year to help raise funds for New Zealand’s low carbon transition.

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ANZ offers flood assistance package for Gisborne businesses and farmers

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) today announced a flood assistance package for businesses and farmers affected by recent flooding events in Tairāwhiti Gisborne district.

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ANZ waives fees for contactless debit payments

ANZ Bank NZ has waived the fees for contactless debit payments to encourage use of contactless payments when alert levels permit, and to help small businesses feeling the strain of Covid-19 restrictions.

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ANZ to sponsor ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (CWC22) today announced that fierce supporter of women’s sport ANZ Bank New Zealand will be an official sponsor of the tournament which will be held in New Zealand.

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Home loan demand, resilient economy drive ANZ NZ full-year result

ANZ NZ has reported a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of NZ$1,919 million for the 12 months to 30 September 2021 – a 44% increase on the 2020 financial year.

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ANZ announces launch of global listed infrastructure fund

ANZ Investments has launched a fund that will invest in global infrastructure assets, including sectors such as transportation, communications, electricity and water.

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ANZ Lifts floating home loan rates

ANZ Bank New Zealand will increase the interest rates on its floating and flexi home loans by 0.15% following today’s 0.25% Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

NZ Media Releases

ANZ removes KiwiSaver membership fees

ANZ has removed the $18 annual membership fee from all of its managed KiwiSaver schemes.

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ANZ’s International Money Transfer fee waiver to Pacific here to stay

ANZ customers in Australia and New Zealand can continue to send money to the Pacific for free using ANZ Internet Banking or ANZ goMoney, to help the flow of funds to communities impacted by Covid-19.

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Bonus Bonds investors donate more than $100,000 to Cancer Society

The wind up of ANZ Investment’s Bonus Bonds scheme is seeing thousands of people donate their holdings to the Cancer Society of New Zealand, with more than $100,000 donated so far.

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Fiona Mackenzie appointed Managing Director of ANZ Funds Management

Fiona Mackenzie has been appointed as the new Managing Director of ANZ Funds Management, New Zealand’s largest private sector funds management and KiwiSaver provider.

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Sending money home to the Pacific more often

Pacific islanders living in Australia and New Zealand are sending money home more frequently than they were a year ago

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ANZ to re-open some branches for essential banking services

ANZ Bank New Zealand will re-open some branches this week for essential transactions.

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ANZ reintroduces Covid relief measures for business customers

ANZ Bank NZ today announced it is reintroducing support measures to help business customers through Covid-19 disruption.

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Kiwis encouraged to make Daffodil Day donations online with offer to match $2 for every $1 donated

New Zealanders are being encouraged to donate online with donations up to $500k matched by an extra $1 million.

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Rediscovered painting casts new light on NZ’s Hine-o-te-Rangi

A rare oil portrait of Kiwi aviator Jean Batten, recently rediscovered after almost three decades, was unveiled at Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) today.

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ANZ ready and willing to help Pacific through Covid-19

With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation in Fiji and around the globe, ANZ today reinforced it was ready and willing to help customers financially impacted by the pandemic.

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ANZ changes rules on small apartment lending

ANZ Bank New Zealand is changing its lending rules on small apartments to help more customers on to the property ladder. ANZ is reducing the apartment size at which it will require customers to have a higher deposit.

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ANZ announces 1.68% floating rate on new builds

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) has announced a 1.68% floating rate on new builds, which is a 2.76% discount on the current floating rate, and the lowest rate in the market.

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Scott St John appointed to the ANZ New Zealand Board

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ NZ) today announced the appointment of Scott St John to its Board of Directors, subject to a non-objection from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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ANZ appoints new Head of Te Ao Māori Strategy

ANZ Bank New Zealand has appointed Karleen Everitt as Te Kaitohu Rautaki Māori (Head of Te Ao Māori Strategy), a newly-created role to lead the direction of ANZ’s Te Ao Māori strategy.

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ANZ offers flood assistance package for Canterbury businesses and farmers

ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) today announced a flood assistance package for businesses and farmers affected by recent flooding events in Canterbury.

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ANZ and Kathmandu partner on A$100 million sustainability loan

ANZ Bank New Zealand has partnered with Kathmandu Holdings Limited to establish a syndicated A$100 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) facility.

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Faster than expected economic recovery reflected in ANZ NZ half-year result

ANZ New Zealand today reported a statutory net profit after tax of NZ$930 million for the six months to 31 March 2021.

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ANZ supports Fiji communities through Covid-19 lockdown

ANZ today announced it would partner with grassroots organisations across Fiji to support individuals and families during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Research reveals under-30s feel wealth is mostly about family

More than 60% of New Zealanders believe Covid-19 has changed what’s important in their life, with family – rather than money – topping the list according to a study commissioned by ANZ Bank NZ.

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Rabih Yazbek appointed ANZ Country Head, Fiji

ANZ today announced the appointment of Rabih Yazbek as Country Head, Fiji, subject to regulatory approvals.

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ANZ donates USD$50,000 to Red Cross to support Timor-Leste’s flood recovery

ANZ has donated USD$50k to the Red Cross to support Timor-Leste’s recovery from severe floods.

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Craig Mulholland to leave ANZ NZ

Managing Director of Wealth and Private Bank for ANZ Bank NZ Craig Mulholland, will leave the company at the end of June.

NZ Media Releases

Bonus Bonds Financial Statement

ANZ Investment Services (NZ) Ltd release the Bonus Bonds financial statements, which include an indication of the reserves available to be distributed to investors.

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ANZ supports Community Finance bond pledge to fund affordable housing

ANZ Bank NZ has partnered to support Community Finance, which seeks to raise $100m for the construction of new affordable housing in 2021, via the issue of community finance bonds.

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ANZ Support Band helps Kiwi fans reach out to athletes in Tokyo

ANZ is to introduce a world-first wearable device that will enable Kiwi fans to show their support to New Zealand’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Tokyo. The ANZ Support Band is a Bluetooth wristband that will enable fans at home to send a “pulse of support” to athletes at the Tokyo Games from 23 July by tapping their device or directly through the NZ Team app.

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Statement on ANZ Investments

ANZ Investments to review any holdings with companies that may supply components to Saudi Arabia's military.

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Lorraine Mapu to replace Mark Hiddleston in senior ANZ role

Lorraine Mapu is to replace Mark Hiddleston as Managing Director Business at ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ).

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ANZ Bank NZ appoints new Treasurer

ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd (ANZ NZ) today announced it has appointed Penny Dell as Treasurer.

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ANZ moves to 60% LVR for residential property investors

ANZ Bank NZ today announced it would require a 40% deposit from residential property investors as a step to bring balance to the housing market.

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ANZ offers flood assistance package for Hawke’s Bay businesses

ANZ announces a flood assistance package for businesses affected by recent flooding events around Hawke’s Bay.

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Bonus Bonds scheme now in wind-up

ANZ Investment Services (New Zealand) Ltd (ANZIS) announces Bonus Bonds scheme now in wind-up.

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Full-Year Result Shows COVID-19 Challenge And Strength Of Business

ANZ NZ reports a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of NZ$1,336 million for the 12 months to 30 September 2020 – a 27% decrease on the 2019 financial year.

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ANZ Investments Appoints Northern Trust

Northern Trust has been appointed to replace Vanguard within the International Fixed Interest asset class, and for one of ANZ Investments’ International Equity funds.

NZ Consumer

Fees Waived for Online Money Transfers to the Pacific

Sending money home to friends and family in eleven Pacific countries will be cheaper for ANZ customers from today, after ANZ announced the temporary waiver of its $7 international money transfer fee for online foreign currency payments made from Australia and New Zealand.

NZ Media Releases

Iwi Businesses Enter Covid World with $1 Billion Investment Capacity

Strong balance sheets, low debt levels and involvement in food production have helped many Iwi and Māori businesses emerge into the Covid world with an appetite to invest.

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UDC Finance sale to Shinsei Bank completes

ANZ (NZ) Ltd has completed the sale of vehicle and asset finance business UDC Finance to Shinsei Bank

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ANZIS stops new investment in Bonus Bonds and moves to wind up scheme

ANZ Investment Services (NZ) will stop accepting new investment into the Bonus Bonds Scheme as low interest rates continue to reduce the prize pool.

NZ Community

ANZ to match $500k in donations after Daffodil Day hit by COVID-19

To help make up for a forecasted loss in Cancer Society’s donations due to Covid-19, ANZ has pledged to match public donations through its Digital Daffodil up to the value of $500,000.

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Third quarter results reflect impact of COVID-19

ANZ NZ has reported an unaudited statutory net profit after tax of NZ$351 million for the 3 months ended 30 June 2020, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, ANZ NZ and its customers.

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Flood assistance package for Northland and Coromandel businesses

ANZ announces an assistance package to help farms and other businesses in Northland and the Coromandel manage the aftermath of recent severe flooding.

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Pacific women receive training boost through new partnership

ANZ and the UNDP today announced a new partnership to deliver ANZ’s adult financial education programmes, MoneyMinded and Business Basics, to empower women in rural areas in five Pacific island countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

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Stuart McKinnon appointed MD Institutional ANZ NZ

Stuart McKinnon has been appointed Managing Director, Institutional, for ANZ NZ.

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Credit card repayment insurance issues

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ANZ NZ announces sale of UDC

ANZ NZ today announced it has agreed to sell its asset finance business, UDC, for NZ$762 million to Shinsei Bank.

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ANZ announces special one-year fixed home loan rate

ANZ today announced it would drop its one-year fixed home loan rate to 2.79% p.a, and further reduce most other key home loan rates.

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ANZ NZ gives $1m to grassroots cricket and netball

ANZ NZ today announced the ANZ Good Sports Grants programme, pledging $1 million to support the return of grassroots cricket and netball following the Covid-19-imposed hiatus.

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ANZ NZ increases support for Community Law

Community Law Centres O Aotearoa has welcomed ANZ’s decision to lift the proportion of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund it will donate to support Community Law services for the next 12 months.

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ANZ NZ reports 2020 half-year result

ANZ New Zealand today reported its 2020 half-year results.

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ANZ NZ donates $2m to local & Pacific charities

ANZ NZ has donated a total of $2 million to Women’s Refuge, Age Concern New Zealand and the Salvation Army in New Zealand as well as the Red Cross and a series of local charities in the Pacific to support vulnerable people through the Covid-19 crisis.

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ANZ NZ opens applications for Gov’t-backed business loans

ANZ NZ has today started taking applications for emergency Government-backed loans for eligible existing business customers financially impacted by Covid-19.

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ANZ to offer six-month mortgage loan deferrals

ANZ NZ today started taking applications for customers financially impacted by Covid-19 to defer mortgage repayments for six months.

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ANZ NZ services available during lockdown

ANZ New Zealand banking services will be available to customers during the next few weeks.

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ANZ NZ cuts 1 and 2-year fixed rates

ANZ NZ today announced cuts to its 1 and 2-year fixed home loan rates and term deposits.

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ANZ appoints Head of Sustainable Finance - New Zealand

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ANZ lowers rates to support businesses

ANZ NZ announced it would decrease Commercial, Business and Agri Floating term loan, Flexi and Overdraft base rates by 0.75% in line with yesterday’s RBNZ emergency cash rate cut.

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ANZ extends drought assistance package further

ANZ has extended its drought assistance package to include farmers affected by extreme dry weather in parts of the Waikato and South Auckland.

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ANZ NZ reduces variable home loan rates 0.75%

ANZ NZ today announced it will pass on the full 0.75% Official Cash Rate cut by the RBNZ to its Floating and Flexi home loans rates.

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ANZ Investments wins Morningstar’s NZ Fund Manager of the Year award

ANZ Investments is proud to have won the top award at the 2020 Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year awards.

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Further payments for loan calculator error

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Paul Goodwin appointed ANZ US Country Head

ANZ announces the appointment of Paul Goodwin as United States Country Head.

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Ben Kelleher named new NZ Retail & Business Banking MD

Ben Kelleher appointed MD, Retail & Business Banking for ANZ New Zealand Ltd.

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ANZ announces drought assistance package for Northland farmers

ANZ Bank provides an assistance package for Northland farmers affected by this summer’s extreme dry weather.

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Flood assistance package for Southland business customers

ANZ Bank today announced an assistance package for Southland business customers affected by extreme flooding in the area.

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ANZ waives Money Transfer fee to Australia to help with fire crisis

ANZ NZ removes International Money Transfer (IMT) fees to Australia to help New Zealanders wanting to donate to the Australian bushfires relief effort.

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RBNZ section 95 review

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ NZ) Board Chair Sir John Key today responded to the release of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Section 95 Review – effectiveness of ANZ NZ’s attestation and assurance framework.

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ANZ NZ removes international money transfer fee to Samoa

ANZ New Zealand customers can send money from New Zealand to Samoa for free using ANZ Internet Banking or ANZ goMoney, to help the flow of funds to communities impacted by the measles crisis.

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ANZ update on RBNZ capital requirements

ANZ has provided an update on the impacts of today’s release of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) final capital requirements.

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ANZ donation to help fight measles in Samoa

ANZ today announced it would donate WST$100,000 (NZD56,000) to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) to help the fight against measles in Samoa.

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ANZ receives Living Wage accreditation

ANZ has become the second bank in New Zealand to receive the Living Wage Employer accreditation.

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ANZ honoured at global private banking awards

ANZ has won two awards at the PWM/The Banker Global Private Banking Awards in London.

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ANZ NZ reports 2019 full-year result

ANZ Bank New Zealand1 today reported a statutory2 net profit after tax (NPAT) of NZ$1,825 million for the 12 months to 30 September, 2019 – an 8% decrease on the 2018 financial year.

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ANZ finances trans-Pacific subsea internet cable

Southern Cross Cable Network (SCCN) is adding to its subsea offering and building a new, 13,000-kilometre, high-speed internet cable connecting Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific with the west coast of the United States.

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Operational Risk Capital non-compliance

During a review in April 2019, ANZ New Zealand discovered it wasn’t using an approved model for the calculation of its operational risk capital (ORC). Once the mistake was discovered, ANZ New Zealand promptly escalated the matter to its Board and reported the issue to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).

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ANZ staff give back - ten years work volunteered in three months

Almost 10 working years* - that is the collective time ANZ staff have spent volunteering with New Zealand charities over the last three months.

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ANZ home loan rates further reduced after OCR cut

ANZ today announced it will lower the interest rates on its Floating and Flexible home loans by 0.10%, and reduce its leading fixed-term rates 0.06% to 0.14% following today’s Official Cash Rate cut.

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ANZ NZ reports steady half-year result

ANZ Bank New Zealand[1] today reported a statutory[2] net profit after taxation (NPAT) of NZ$929 million for the six months to 31 March 2019 – a 4% decrease on the corresponding half in the 2018 financial year.

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ANZ wins Canstar 2019 Innovation Excellence Award for Home Insulation Top-Up

ANZ New Zealand won a Canstar 2019 Innovation Excellence Award for its Warmer Homes Insulation Loan initiative (since renamed Home Insulation Top-Up).

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Perfume keeps war veteran’s memories alive

“As long as I’ve got the perfume on … he knows it’s me,” says Laurel Harper, wife of World War II soldier Neil Harper.

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ANZ helps Kiwis into healthy homes

ANZ today announced a Healthy Home Loan Package to Kiwis who build or upgrade their houses to good sustainable standards.

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ANZ’s commitment to achieving a low carbon economy

As New Zealand’s largest bank, we acknowledge our role in helping to achieve an orderly and just transition to a low carbon economy. We believe the transition requires a ‘whole of economy’ approach with all sectors having a role to play.

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ANZ leads $500m Housing NZ Sustainability Bond

Housing New Zealand (HNZ) has issued a $NZ500 million Sustainability Bond to help fund investment in new or upgraded sustainable social housing.

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Growth mindset for rural sector

Dairy prices remain strong, optimism creeping back into beef and sheep markets, record harvest for apples and kiwifruit expected and demand from key export partner China robust despite economic headwinds.

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Growing smarter; wine survey reveals profit, innovation and price on the up

The New Zealand wine industry continues to perform well on the back of profitability for wineries of all sizes, strengthening balance sheets and a healthy propensity for innovation.

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ANZ Staff Foundation reaches milestone

The ANZ Staff Foundation, started in 2000, has now donated more than $4.5 million to community projects across New Zealand.

New build lending hits four-year high

Growth in lending for new house builds is at a four-year high, outstripping growth for new loans for existing houses according to the latest figures released by ANZ, New Zealand’s largest home lender.

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From term deposits to turtles – Jamie’s first 100 days of your questions

ANZ New Zealand’s digital assistant Jamie has been so successful in her first 100 days the bank is going to extend her pilot, increase her abilities and include the use of common Te Reo Māori words in her vocabulary.

A journey back into Te Ao Māori

Eddie Mei wasn’t allowed to speak te reo at school. From a Māori family, he grew up with people around him speaking te reo but he found it difficult to understand and respond.

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Investment in innovation driving higher returns

Manufacturers who invest in innovation – which could be a new product, a new service, new data systems or technology, or a change in the way they run their business - can have significant productivity gains over those that don’t, according to new research by ANZ.

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Tauranga local shines for Matariki

“Matariki is a time for celebration. A time to re-evaluate how you’re going and reflect and see how far you've come and also a time to look forward and to celebrate,” said Tauranga local Lesleigh Ricardi as she describes what Matariki means to her and her family.

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David Wilson appointed ANZ Chief Risk Officer, Pacific

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