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Open banking infrastructure for New Zealand.
24 Feb 2026
Why Enduring Consent is the Future of Kiwi Payments
When a business hears about a ‘new payment model’ the scepticisms is usually immediate: “ Is this experimental, or does it actually work?” With Enduring Consent and Open Banking, the answer is clear: It already works! It has been the silent engine behind regular payments in the UK, Europe, and Australia for years. What is changing now is that New Zealand finally has the infrastructure to bring this reliability home. This isn’t a trial. It is the logical next step for any business that relies...
5 Feb 2026
What Is Enduring Consent?
Enduring consent is a customer-approved permission that allows payments to be made automatically over time, within clearly agreed-upon rules. Instead of authorising every payment individually, customers agree upfront to things like payment limits, frequency, duration, and conditions. As long as payments stay within those rules, they can happen automatically. Customers remain in control at all times and can review or revoke consent whenever they choose. Why Enduring Consent Exists Traditional...
15 Aug 2025
Why should retailers still have to choose between cost, convenience, and security?
For years, payment processing has been one of the highest and most unavoidable costs for New Zealand retailers. Studies show Kiwi merchants pay more on average than retailers in many comparable countries, including Australia and the UK. Often, these costs are passed on to customers as surcharges. Over the last decade, a wave of new companies has offered cheaper ways to pay - but none have truly solved the trade-off between Convenience for customers Security of payments Cost to the merchant...
18 May 2025
Variable Recurring Payments (VRP): The Future of Smarter Payments for Kiwi Businesses
In a world where customers demand more control, flexibility, and security, traditional direct debits are starting to feel… outdated. As Open Banking reshapes New Zealand's financial landscape, Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) are emerging as a smarter, safer alternative to direct debits. For SaaS companies, utilities, insurance providers, and subscription businesses, VRPs offer a new way to build trust, reduce churn, and deliver better customer experiences all while keeping security and...
11 May 2025
Why SaaS and Open Banking Are the Perfect Match for Kiwi Innovation
The future of finance is happening now and for SaaS companies in New Zealand, Open Banking isn’t just another tech trend. It’s a powerful opportunity to create smarter, more secure, and more valuable customer experiences. As the conversation around Open Banking heats up across New Zealand in 2025, forward-thinking SaaS businesses have a unique chance to lead. This isn’t about the technology itself, it’s about the value Open Banking can unlock: simpler payment experiences, lower costs, better...
19 Feb 2025
How Open Banking Can Benefit the Public Sector in New Zealand
New Zealand’s public sector is under constant pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, the need for secure, transparent, and cost-effective financial transactions is greater than ever. Open Banking offers an opportunity for government agencies to modernise their financial infrastructure, streamline payments, and improve citizen services. To this end, we are delighted to see the New Zealand Inland Revenue...
8 Sept 2024
The Future of Payments
Transforming Payments in NZ: The Power of Open Banking and Embedded Payments In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way we handle money is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change is the convergence of open banking and embedded payments, two powerful trends that are reshaping how businesses and consumers interact financially. As these technologies mature, they are set to deliver significant benefits to both merchants and consumers in New Zealand, making it...
29 Feb 2024
How Open Banking Can Unlock Customer Loyalty and Revenue Growth
Unlocking Customer Loyalty and Revenue Growth Through Open Banking In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, the relentless pursuit of customer acquisition often overshadows an equally critical aspect of business sustainability—customer retention. As I've always emphasised, the heart of business isn't B2B or B2C; it's Human to Human (H2H). Understanding this fundamental truth is crucial, especially when exploring the transformative potential of Open Banking in nurturing customer loyalty...













































