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flag India and New Zealand signed a trade deal boosting Indian exports, student visas, and work permits, but Māori groups question its fairness.

flag India and New Zealand have signed a comprehensive free trade agreement granting Indian exporters zero duty on 100% of tariff lines, boosting access to New Zealand’s market, especially in textiles and apparel. flag Indian students in New Zealand now qualify for extended post-study work visas—up to four years for STEM and postgraduate students, three years for bachelor’s with honors, and two years for others. flag Around 5,000 Indian professionals, including AYUSH practitioners, nurses, chefs, and yoga instructors, will receive work visas. flag The deal opens 118 sectors to Indian participation in IT, telecom, tourism, and services. flag While government and industry groups highlight economic benefits, Māori advocacy group Ngā Toki Whakarururanga expresses skepticism, citing India’s refusal to share negotiation texts confidentially and blockage of Māori participation, raising concerns about compliance with Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

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