New Zealand News
New template for trade deals: Govt to focus on tariffs, non-tariff barriers to clinch early agreements
This shift in the policy landscape is seen as a response to the growing trend of countries announcing one tariff measure after another.
4 min read5 May 2025India-New Zealand FTA talks kick off Monday
New Zealand is expected to seek greater market access for its dairy products, fruit, wool, among others as the two nations look to reduce dependence on traditional markets.
3 min read1 May 2025Kiwi calling: New Zealand ramps up efforts to attract Indian tourists with direct flights, partnerships
Tourism New Zealand has signed joint venture agreements with nine Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip, MakeMyTrip, SOTC Travel, Thomas Cook India and Kesari Travels. These partnerships will focus on developing curated travel experiences that align with Indian traveller preferences.
3 min read19 Mar 2025India, New Zealand aim to conclude free-trade deal in 60 days as Trump tariff war looms
Speaking at the India-New Zealand Economic Forum, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed confidence in the trade ministers’ ability to fast-track the agreement.
2 min read18 Mar 2025New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to visit India on March 16, to seek trade and business opportunities
Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, will visit India between March 16 and 20, seeking trade and business opportunities between the two nations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
2 min read15 Mar 2025New Zealand eases visa rules: Here's how it will impact Indian workers
New Zealand's government has updated visa policies, removing the median pay requirement and reducing work experience needed for visas. Here are other key changes
1 min read5 Jan 2025New Zealand May Eventually Open Social Fund to Philanthropists
New Zealanders who want to pay more tax so the government can help vulnerable people may be able to contribute directly to a proposed social investment fund, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said.
1 min read24 Oct 2024New Zealand inflation eases, opening path for big rate cuts
New Zealand’s inflation rate returned to within the central bank’s target band for the first time since early 2021 in the third quarter, opening a path to more supersized interest-rate cuts in coming months.
1 min read16 Oct 2024NZ Government Wants Mayors to Tighten Belts, Rein in ‘Fantasies’
New Zealand’s government announced a proposal to encourage local councils to invest more in necessary infrastructure and at the same time sent a message to mayors to stop frivolous spending.
1 min read22 Aug 2024NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition
NEWZEALAND-ANTITRUST/BANKING (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition
1 min read20 Aug 2024