India-New Zealand FTA clears Parliament in 93-29 vote, what changes now?

New Zealand Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India in a 93-29 vote. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed the development as the two countries move closer to bringing the trade pact into force.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has hailed the passage of legislation needed to implement the country’s free trade agreement with India, saying a deal that many thought was difficult to achieve is now moving closer to becoming operational. New Zealand’s Parliament approved the legislation by 93 votes to 29 on September 16, with support from the opposition Labour Party.

Reacting to the vote, Luxon wrote on X, “People told me a Free Trade Agreement with India wasn’t possible. Well, today that deal passed its final vote in Parliament. It’s happening.” He said his National Party........

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