by Dave Murray | Dec 4, 2024 | community-news
Defying the odds to bring community values to banking When many were facing a cost-of-living crisis and a chilly winter, the WBS Charitable Trust donated to the Pasifika O Wairarapa Trust to help it get firewood to the most vulnerable. Above: The local chapter of Good...
by Melissa Wardell | Sep 26, 2024 | community-news
Grant funding round opens 1 October The second of the WBS Charitable Trust’s community funding rounds for 2024 opens at the beginning of October. Those wishing to apply for funding for their project or initiative will have six weeks to do so. Application forms will be...
by Dave Murray | Aug 12, 2024 | community-news
Feeling at home with WBS Many of our members have been with us for quite some time. Over their years with us, we inevitably become friends with those who keep in regular contact. One such investor is Warren Reiri of Masterton. Warren Reiri has been with WBS since...
by Dave Murray | Jul 31, 2024 | community-news
Achieving a dream of home ownership When Arna Lackner and Alex Tate started looking for their first home in Masterton, they came across the house of their dreams. But, while they had pre-approval to buy a home, the bank they were dealing with would not extend that...
by Dave Murray | Jul 23, 2024 | community-news
The perfect new owners for Neighbourhood Coffee While home owners are our largest client base at WBS, we also lend to many business, commercial and property development clients. Among our many commercial clients is Loni Hansen from Neighbourhood Coffee in...
by Dave Murray | Jul 11, 2024 | community-news
A shining example of sporting passion and commitment Another team that we’re very proud to support is the Farrier’s Dalefield Premier Men’s hockey team. Members of the Farrier’s Dalefield Premier Men’s hockey team talk tactics at a recent game. Back in 2015, a small...
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