The NZ-India FTA debate, and finance ministers on the ceasefire

Last election National Party leader Christopher Luxon promised a free trade deal with India by the time of the 2026 election.

At the time, it seemed a heroic policy announcement made on the hoof during a televised leaders’ debate with Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. Most free trade agreements

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Brent Edwards Sat, 18 Apr 2026

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