Heartland Bank

06/08/2026

We’ve supported over 27,800 New Zealanders to unlock the equity in their home with a Heartland Bank Reverse Mortgage – which makes us extremely proud to receive Consumer Trusted accreditation for the 10th consecutive year.

As we celebrate 150 years of providing banking and finance solutions in New Zealand, Consumer NZ’s validation is the second independent endorsement of our products by trusted organisations within weeks.

Last month, Heartland Bank was awarded the Canstar Bank of the Year – Savings Award - for the ninth consecutive year.

These achievements wouldn't be possible without our incredible people. Thank you to our teams across the business for the care, expertise and commitment you bring every day to supporting our customers.

01/07/2026

We're proud to share that Heartland Bank has been named Canstar Bank of the Year – Savings 2026 for the ninth consecutive year.
Backed by our 150 year Kiwi heritage, we're honoured to be recognised for delivering the strongest combination of savings products in the market and helping Kiwis save with confidence.
Our savings products continue to be recognised for outstanding value:
⭐ Direct Call Account – 9 consecutive years
⭐ 32 Day Notice Saver – 5 consecutive years
⭐ 90 Day Notice Saver – 4 consecutive years
⭐ Digital Saver – 2 consecutive years
A huge thank you to our customers for your continued trust and support, and to our people for their commitment and dedication.

30/06/2026

A wonderful celebration of music and community in Mid Canterbury 🎵

Supported by funding from the Heartland Trust, this year’s Heartland Bank Schools’ Music Festival brought together 15 school choirs and hundreds of students across three nights of performance.

As part of our 150-year connection to Ashburton, we're proud to support events that bring communities together and create opportunities for local young people.

21/06/2026

From our beginnings as the Ashburton Permanent Building & Investment Society in 1875, Heartland has grown into a specialist bank serving customers across New Zealand and Australia. While much has changed over the past 150 years, we're proud of our uniquely Kiwi heritage and our deep connection to the community where it all started.

These three features by the Ashburton Guardian reflect on Heartland Bank’s origins, our journey over the past century and a half, and our ongoing commitment to supporting regional communities.

Read the full articles here and in the comments:

It started small. Almost nothing, really. A handful of local businessmen, a ledger book, and an idea that felt simple at the time. Help people get into homes, back your neighbours and keep it local. That was Ashburton in 1875. No computers. No branches. No branding. Just people sitting around

15/06/2026

15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a reminder that elder abuse is often hidden, but more common than many realise.

In a banking context, financial abuse can be difficult to detect and often happens within trusted relationships. That’s why we take a careful, hands-on approach when supporting our reverse mortgage customers – helping ensure they stay informed, confident, and in control.

As Jim Ward, Heartland Bank Reverse Mortgage Business Development Manager, explains:

“It’s not always something obvious or dramatic. Often it’s about asking questions, listening carefully, and noticing when something doesn’t feel quite right.”

Knowing the signs, like unusual spending or sudden financial changes, can make a real difference.

Together, we can help older New Zealanders stay safe, respected, and independent.

Learn more and find support resources here: https://www.heartland.co.nz/about-us/news/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-supporting-older-new-zealanders-to-stay-in-control-of-their-finances

Heartland Bank Limited’s responsible lending criteria, fees and charges apply.

02/06/2026

Today, Heartland announced the proposed merger of Heartland Bank and TSB. This merger would bring together two banks, each with a long history and deep connection to regional New Zealand, to create a larger, stronger New Zealand bank. The merged bank would be called TSB Heartland Bank.

TSB Heartland Bank will keep its focus on helping New Zealanders to meet their banking needs. By combining Heartland Bank’s specialist banking expertise with TSB’s everyday banking strengths, we’ll be able to deliver a broader range of products and services to support customers at each stage of their financial journey. As a larger bank, we will also be in a stronger position to keep investing in products and technology to enhance customer and employee experience.

Right now, nothing changes. Customers can continue to bank with us as normal.

If the proposed merger proceeds, we’ll keep you updated as key decisions are made.

Read more on our website: https://heartland.pulse.ly/rl9dhkcq6p

07/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating care, kindness and giving back 💐

A few weeks ago, members of our Auckland Deposits and Reverse Mortgage teams spent the day volunteering at Mercy Hospice. They toured the hospice, met the amazing people behind the scenes, and learned more about the compassionate palliative care Mercy provides to individuals and families across central Auckland.

The team got hands‑on, creating handmade butterflies for Mercy’s Bereavement Service and making candles to be sold in Mercy Hospice shops to help raise funds.

Inspired by the experience, the team have also organised an internal Mother’s Day prize‑draw raffle, with employee‑donated gifts bundled into prize packs to raise further funds for Mercy Hospice.

Mother’s Day is a time to recognise the mums in our lives, and this felt like a meaningful way to connect that celebration with supporting an organisation that shows so much care to families every day.

Thank you to Mercy Hospice for welcoming our team, and to everyone who helped make this initiative possible.

04/05/2026

We’re proud to be continuing our support of Tātai Whetū Waitaha for another year – a programme that uses sport and physical wellbeing to help develop young people across Waitaha, including Mid Canterbury.

With funding provided by the Heartland Trust, the programme connects athletes with practical, holistic support (from mindset and wellbeing to nutrition and strength & conditioning), helping them grow as people and as athletes.

One of those athletes is Reo, a dedicated karate‑ka from Christchurch, who’s experienced significant growth over the past year through the programme.

Learn more about Reo’s journey here https://www.heartland.co.nz/about-us/news/building-strength-on-and-off-the-mat

12/04/2026

At Heartland Bank, helping New Zealanders plan for retirement starts with understanding their needs.

Our people, like Jill, work closely with customers to explain their options and help them use the value in their home to support a more comfortable retirement.

Since 2004, we’ve helped more than 26,000 Kiwis with a Heartland Bank Reverse Mortgage. And for over 150 years, we’ve been proud to support local communities across New Zealand.

Watch Jill share her experience – and find out how Heartland has been supporting Kiwis for generations.

Heartland Bank’s responsible lending criteria, fees and charges apply.

09/04/2026

We’re proud to be supporting InZone for another year 💙

Since 2017, Heartland Bank has proudly stood alongside the InZone Education Foundation with funding from the Heartland Trust. This year, we’re especially proud to mark over $1 million in funding contributed to help unlock educational opportunities for Māori and Pasifika rangatahi.

Through this long‑standing partnership, we’re supporting access to top‑tier education, strengthening communities, and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Read more about our partnership and the impact it’s making on our website: https://www.heartland.co.nz/about-us/news/heartland-bank-proudly-supports-inzone-to-unlock-opportunities-for-maori-and-pasifika-youth