about | meet our clients
Meet the heart of NBS. Our clients.
We pride ourselves on our promise to provide 'banking for life' - so much so, it's part of our logo. To us, banking for life is a promise for exceptional service that transcends generations. It's our proud history and exciting future. It's our dedication to seeing communities, families, individuals and businesses thrive, no matter what stage of life they are in.
We asked our clients what 'banking for life' meant to them. Hear what they had to say below.
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Business banking clients
AT NBS WE TAKE YOUR BUSINESS SERIOUSLY
Phil | Westimber, West Coast
Phil from Westimber on the West Coast knows NBS has his back, and knows his name.
Wayne and Aydee | Wholemeal Cafe, Tākaka
Father and daughter duo from Tākaka, Wayne and Aydee share what banking for life means to them.
Craig, Chris and the team | Not Just Concrete, Nelson Tasman
Business partners from Not Just Concrete have the support they need to take their business further.
Chenae Owens | Buxton Advisory & Accounting, Nelson
“They really understand people’s needs.”
Darren Friend | NZ Packaging, Richmond
"Support that extends beyond business transactions”
Max and Ruby | Nourish Nook, Westport
“It’s accessible service and support when you need it most.”
Aidan Flett | Allenton Autos, Ashburton
“Banking for life is longevity. NBS is not going anywhere, nor are their clients.”
Home loan clients
helping you get home, whatever that may look like
Dean and Purdie | Nelson
It was an easy choice when it came to their home loan. NBS made it easy every step of the way. Now there are three generations of Campbell's with NBS.
Wayne | Tākaka
Wayne and Aydee (father and daughter) talk about Wayne's home by the bay, and the peace of mind NBS home lending offers.
The Inghams | Richmond
Find out how Tom and Lucy, with the help of Mum and Dad, are working towards getting on the property ladder.
Community banking clients
where community banking goes beyond banking
Paul | Victory Boxing, Nelson
Paul of Victory Boxing respects and loves what NBS does. Hear directly from Paul and the benefactors of this amazing service.
Callum | Motueka Waka Ama, Motueka
Callum shares with us how Motueka Waka Ama Club is thriving and the place NBS has in their story.
Tom and Lucy Ingham | Basketball and the NBS Nelson Giants
Tom and Lucy Ingham share with us how their personal banking comes full circle with the NBS Nelson Giants.
Thelma | Multicultural Council, Ashburton
“It’s about security and support”.
Personal banking clients
BANKING for all stages of life
Peter and Shona | Motueka
At home on the golf course in Motueka, Peter and Shona tee off knowing their banking is taken care of.
The Campbells | Nelson
It’s a family affair for the Campbell's. One that started in 1977 and continues today.
The Inghams | Richmond
Locals the Ingham's share how NBS' promise of 'banking for life' helped them get ahead in life.
Agribusiness banking
we get agribusiness and the diverse needs of our agribusiness clients
The Byrnes | Tākaka
For John Byrne, farming is all about forward-thinking, so he needed a banking partner that supports this. He found that in NBS.
NBS Community Banking
We Believe. We Invest.
Figures correct as of 31 March 2024.