Boosting Local Business

Boosting Local Business

Boosting Local Business The Wairarapa Building Society (WBS) has a proud tradition of supporting local businesses in their development plans dating back 150 years. That tradition continues with assistance given to local firms as they establish themselves. This...
Investing in their future

Investing in their future

Investing in their future As WBS celebrates 150 years, we’re reflecting on some of the locals we’ve helped through their lives. Gareth and Jill Winter are a couple we’ve stood alongside as their needs changed over time, starting with a business loan, and further down...
Helping people into homes

Helping people into homes

Helping people into homes As WBS celebrates 150 years, we’re reflecting on some of the locals we’ve helped into homes. First up, Kerry and Philip Rice, who dreamed of a new build, and how we helped make it a reality. Kerry and Philip Rice had a long journey to...
Tirama Matariki Light Glow

Tirama Matariki Light Glow

Tirama Matariki Light Glow We’re super proud to be supporting the 2023 Tīrama Matariki Light Glow at Masterton’s Queen Elizabeth Park this weekend, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July. Tīrama Matariki means ‘the sparkling Matariki’ and it’s our region’s most...
WBS Landmarks – Kuripuni

WBS Landmarks – Kuripuni

WBS Landmarks – Kuripuni As WBS celebrates 150 years, we reflect on some of the significant Wairarapa landmarks we’ve been involved in. Another fine example is the major development project which saw the revamp of Kuripuni Village, at the south end of Masterton’s...