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Flooding 4 Oct 2024
BNZ offers support for Otago and Southland customers affected by severe rainfall

OTAGO — BNZ is offering an assistance package to customers affected by severe rainfall in the Otago and Southland regions.

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Banks 3 Oct 2024
Education key to open banking success, BNZ survey finds

While many New Zealanders have heard of open banking, few understand its benefits, according to new research from BNZ.

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Business 31 Mar 2023
BNZ to launch new funding model to back Kiwi tech start-ups

Innovative Kiwi tech businesses will find it easier to raise capital thanks to a new funding option unveiled today by Bank of New Zealand (BNZ).

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Technology 8 Apr 2022
800,000 NZers lack the basic skills to navigate online world

New BNZ research shows 800,000 New Zealanders lack the digital skills to use everyday online tools and services and take part in the digital economy.

Paul Conway

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Cycling 10 Jan 2014
War of attrition predicted for cycling road race nationals

CHRISTCHURCH — Key cyclists are expecting a war of attrition at this weekend’s Calder Stewart elite road national championships in Christchurch.

 World championship silver medallist Linda Villumsen in action in Italy.

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Business 19 Nov 2012
BNZ SME survey highlights growth expectations but also skills gaps

Small business owners are hands-on, expecting growth and aware of their development needs according to a new survey of BNZ small business customers released today.

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Finance 31 Oct 2012
Strong result for BNZ based on deposits, customer focus and innovation

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today reported cash earnings for its New Zealand banking operations* for the year ended 30 September 2012 of $741 million.

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News 19 Oct 2012
BNZ Appointment Reflects Growing Importance of Irrigation Projects

Guy Ensor is on a mission to support some of the most critical infrastructure developments New Zealand will see this decade.

Guy Ensor

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Banks 15 Aug 2012
BNZ announces new CFO

BNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrienne Duarte as its new CFO.

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Books 19 Jun 2012
Last Call - Two Weeks to Sharpen the Pencil

Time is running out for New Zealand’s talented writers to enter the 2012 BNZ Literary Awards.

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Business 5 Jun 2012
BNZ makes contact with contactless payments

BNZ has introduced a new dual-interface chip card which gives customers the ability to make contactless payments, while still able to make payments the traditional way.

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Finance 29 May 2012
Aussie Dollars now within cooee of the office

Kiwis wanting Aussie cash will be able to easily withdraw what they need from four newly souped-up ATMs around Auckland, making a trip across the ditch that little bit easier.

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Banks 10 May 2012
BNZ reports a strong result in a restrained economy

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today reported cash earnings for its New Zealand Banking operations  for the six months to 31 March 2012 of $385 million.  This is an increase of $56 million or 17% compared to the half year to September 2011.  Underlying profit  for the period has increased by $37 million or 7.0% over the September 2011 half year.

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News 1 May 2012
Entries open for 53rd BNZ Literary Awards

BNZ is calling for New Zealand’s best and brightest writers with the BNZ Literary Awards returning for the 53rd year.

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Community 28 Mar 2012
High demand for volunteers as bank Closes For Good

More than 770 community organisations nationwide have put their hands up for help during BNZ’s Closed for Good day.

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Community 16 Mar 2012
BNZ extends the deadline for Closed for Good submissions

BNZ wants this year’s Closed for Good day of nationwide volunteering to be the biggest, brightest and busiest ever.

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Finance 12 Mar 2012
BNZ saves Kiwis $101million, picks up innovation award

In just five years, Kiwis signed up for BNZ’s TotalMoney offset bank account have saved $101 million in interest charges.

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Business 6 Mar 2012
$1m funding up for grabs for business scholarships

AUCKLAND CITY — BNZ have today announced they are extending their business capability scheme to include senior managers of SMEs.

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Fundraiser 21 Feb 2012
BNZ helps the Sallies keep up the good work in Canterbury

-Make a gold coin donation to the Salvation Army Appeal in BNZ stores nationwide- A year on from the February 22 earthquake, BNZ is asking the nation to get behind The Salvation Army’s good work in Canterbury by making a donation through its stores nationwide.

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Community 17 Feb 2012
BNZ is Closed for Good... ...and calls for community projects across the country

On May 8, BNZ employees and members of the community will be getting stuck into some of the thousands of odd jobs that that need doing around New Zealand while the bank is “Closed for Good”.

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Banks 13 Jan 2012
BNZ slashes 'ATM rage' through new investment

BNZ’s ATM network is now more reliable than ever, thanks to a New Zealand-first investment that anticipates when the bank’s ATMs are in danger of breaking down or not working.

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Banks 21 Dec 2011
JBWere appoints CEO New Zealand

JBWere, Australia and New Zealand’s pre-eminent private wealth management and investment firm, has today announced the appointment of Mr Tom Alexy to the role of CEO - JBWere New Zealand.

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Business 16 Dec 2011
FaceMe takes out $100k prize in BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge

FaceMe has been crowned winner of BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge, after being judged best by some of New Zealand's top entrepreneurial and business minds.

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News 15 Dec 2011
New Zealand: our safe haven in troubled times and the family roast rules the roost this Christmas

In 2011 home is seen as a safe haven and Christmastime still means family time to New Zealanders; that is the heartwarming finding of the inaugural BNZ Face of the Nation Survey.

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Business 8 Dec 2011
Top ten finalists announced for BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge

The top ten finalists for BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge have been announced, in the next step towards finding New Zealand’s best entrepreneurial talent.

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Banks 2 Dec 2011
BNZ retains its AA rating with a one notch move from AA to AA- after the S&P Global Rating Methodology Review

Rating agency Standard & Poor’s has announced BNZ’s long term credit rating change of one notch from AA to AA- outlook stable and leaves unchanged BNZ’s short term rating of A1+.

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Business 28 Nov 2011
Online and tech industries dominate business challenge

The online and technology industries have dominated entries to a business challenge, which has attracted 263 entrepreneurs, all vying for a prize package that includes $100K and time with Sir Richard Branson.

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Banks 23 Nov 2011
BNZ Chairman now Auckland City's Chairman

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City business will benefit from one of New Zealand’s leading business directors, with John Waller accepting the reins as chairman of BNZ Partners in Auckland City.

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Business 11 Nov 2011
$100K still up for grabs in BNZ Presents: The Virgin Business Challenge

Entrepreneurs with what it takes to go global have until 17th Nov to stake their claim Kiwi companies need to get in quick to take advantage of a unique opportunity to take their business to the world.

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Trade 26 Oct 2011
BNZ streamlines trade with China

Bank of New Zealand is pleased to announce the availability of a wide variety of CNY related services for its clients, an essential role in New Zealand’s trade with China.

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Business 21 Oct 2011
Virgin and Bank of New Zealand challenge Kiwi companies to go global

The Virgin Group and Bank of New Zealand today put out a challenge to New Zealand businesses to prove they have the “right stuff” to go global.

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Finance 27 Sep 2011
BNZ world-first takes small business to The Edge

Bank of New Zealand today announced initiatives that are set to save small business clients a collective $5 million per annum, and provide facilities to take their business to the next level.

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Business 9 Sep 2011
Moon Festival shines light on China business opportunities

Last night’s celebration of one of the most significant events on the Chinese calendar carried an important message for the future success of New Zealand business.

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Rugby 11 Jul 2011
Bankers storm Christchurch airport to welcome home Crusaders

CHRISTCHURCH — Hundreds of BNZers, decked out in red and black, are set to storm the Christchurch airport this afternoon in a pitch invasion to celebrate the Crusaders’ stellar season.

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Finance 4 Jul 2011
BNZ mobile banking hits the spot

Bank of New Zealand’s new mobile banking website and iPhone app have been welcomed with open arms by smart phone toting customers across the country.

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Finance 27 Jun 2011
Boost for Wellington Businesses with New BNZ Business Centre

WELLINGTON — Wellington businesses are set to receive a boost with the opening of BNZ’s new flagship business hub, part of a $200m investment in the bank’s national store and business network.

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Finance 24 Jun 2011
BNZ Goes 2 up and 2 down for Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — BNZ has announced a brand new Resilience Package for home owners in the red zone following the government’s land zoning announcement yesterday.

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Finance 8 Jun 2011
BNZ issues first New Zealand Covered Bonds in Australia

Bank of New Zealand has successfully completed its inaugural Australian Dollar denominated covered bond transaction, issuing AUD700m for a 5 year term.

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Finance 27 May 2011
BNZ saves home loan customers $64 million

In just four years, BNZ customers have been spared over $64 million in interest on their home loans thanks to the offsetting features of the bank’s TotalMoney account.

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Agriculture 24 May 2011
Fonterra dairy forecast higher than expected

Despite Fonterra’s payout dropping from the $8 to $8.10 range for the current season, today’s forecast is the third highest payout on record and set to generate strong on-farm profitability, according to BNZ Chief Economist Doug Steel.

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Books 19 May 2011
Morbid themes and tragedies dominate BNZ Short Short Story Award

True to our Kiwi gothic roots, death, suicide, bullying and homelessness have proven to be popular topics among entrants for the inaugural BNZ Short Short Story Award, which closed for submissions this week.

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Finance 12 May 2011
Bank of New Zealand wins Bank of the Year

BNZ won the coveted Bank of the Year Award at last night’s Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ) industry awards which recognise outstanding achievements in the financial sector.

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Finance 5 May 2011
BNZ reports a solid result in a subdued economy

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today reported cash earnings for its New Zealand banking operations* for the six months to 31 March 2011 of $283 million.

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Employment 13 Apr 2011
BNZ banks on Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Bank of New Zealand will retain all staff and all banking services in Christchurch.

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Finance 8 Apr 2011
BNZ back in business in Sydenham

CHRISTCHURCH — Bank of New Zealand is set to open the doors of its Sydenham store at 418 Colombo Street on Monday for the first time since February's earthquake.

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Pets 30 Mar 2011
BNZ staff 'chip in' for the pets of Christchurch

CANTERBURY — SPCA Canterbury has just kicked off the SPCA 'Chip your Pet for Free' campaign, to help maximise pet owners' chances of being reunited with their pets during or after a disaster or at any time.

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Finance 28 Mar 2011
Boost for New Zealand/Asian business with new BNZ partnership

WELLINGTON CITY — A new joint venture enterprise aimed at boosting the success of New Zealand companies that do business in Asia will be launched today at Victoria University.

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Environment 9 Jul 2008
BNZ encourages online customers to cut statements and grow trees

Bank of New Zealand has launched an online campaign encouraging online banking customers to give up paper statements in return for a native tree.

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Business 1 Nov 2007
BNZ announces strategic partnership with China UnionPay

Bank of New Zealand and China UnionPay (CUP), the only bank card association in China, today announced a strategic initiative whereby CUP cards can now be accepted through BNZ's 420 ATMs and via EFTPOS at selected merchants.

BNZ ATMs go multilingual

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