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Westpac New Zealand has increased home loan and savings interest rates following recent rate jumps.

Westpac New Zealand has become the first major bank locally to lift fixed mortgage and term deposit interest rates after recent increases in swap rates. This move signals a shift in the home loan market with higher borrowing costs for consumers, while also offering better returns on savings. The changes follow Australia's and New Zealand's wider economic trends, prompting attention from current and prospective homeowners and savers about their finances amid evolving interest rate conditions.