Westpac NZ today

Westpac’s all about helping Kiwis get to where they want to be. So come along for the ride – because we’re heading your way.
2011 is an important milestone for Westpac – because we’ve now been part of Kiwi lives for 150 years. And while we’re pretty pleased about that, it’s the future that’s got us really excited. Here’s a snapshot of who we are today, and where we’re headed.
Who are we?
Most of you simply know us as Westpac. But if you want to get technical, we actually operate two banks in New Zealand: Westpac New Zealand Limited, and Westpac Banking Corporation (NZ division). Yep, that’s a bit of mouthful, so here’s the simple explanation.
Westpac New Zealand Limited
Westpac New Zealand Limited provides a full range of banking and financial services for personal, business, agribusiness, corporate and institutional customers. We’re also the banker to the New Zealand Government.
As one the country’s largest full service banks, Westpac New Zealand Limited has:
  • over 1.2 million customers
  • around 200 branches and 500 ATMs nationwide
  • over 5,500 staff
  • around 900,000 registered users of our Online Banking service - performing 3 million transactions online (as of June 2009)
Westpac Banking Corporation (NZ division)
Westpac Banking Corporation (NZ division) operates as a branch of its parent bank, Westpac Banking Corporation. It provides a full range of international trade, payments and financial markets transaction and services to Westpac New Zealand’s customers.
What we stand for
At Westpac, we’re all about helping New Zealanders get to where they want to be. This means:
  • helping our customers and staff be confident about the financial decisions they make, and about achieving what they want in life
  • being social and environmental sustainability – and ‘walking the talk’ when it comes to helping our communities and businesses
  • supporting a wide range of programmes and organisations that Kiwis are passionate about
  • supporting our Kiwi businesses and organizations to fulfill their potential and become world-class
Where we’re headed
In 2011, we’re celebrating 150 years in New Zealand. While we’re pretty stoked about that, it’s the future that’s got us really excited. And we’re going to be celebrating in style – so watch this space.
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