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India refused to share trade deal texts with Māori, blocking a key review of its impact on Māori rights.
The interim Tiriti o Waitangi assessment of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has failed due to the Indian government's refusal to share negotiating texts with Māori advisors, preventing a full evaluation.
Ngā Toki Whakarururanga concluded the process lacked transparency and meaningful Māori involvement, criticizing the rejection of a new treaty protection mechanism in favor of an outdated 2001 exception.
While the agreement references mutual interests like traditional knowledge and food sovereignty, it lacks precise commitments and enforceable language.
The full assessment must wait until after signing, delaying a comprehensive review of impacts on Māori rights and sovereignty.
India se negó a compartir los textos del acuerdo comercial con los maoríes, bloqueando una revisión clave de su impacto en los derechos maoríes.