New Zealand secures free trade agreement with India

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 6:00am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, NZ First, TVNZ, Todd McClay

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the government has secured a free trade agreement with India. While the deal follows discussions between Luxon and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NZ First has declared its opposition to the agreement.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostTue 23 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   1.4 billion reasons to cheer: Luxon and McClay’s India trade deal (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomTue 23 Dec 2025, 6:00am

   Luxon lands India bauble, but now needs Labour's helping hand (opens in new tab)