Christopher Luxon advocates for direct flights between New Zealand and India

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 7:33pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the time is right to revisit direct air routes between New Zealand and India due to growing demand. While India has announced the start of free trade negotiations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also alleged that anti-India and illegal terrorist activities are present in New Zealand.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 1:59pm

   Christopher Luxon pushes for direct New Zealand-India flights amid growing demand (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 5:56pm

   Explained: India’s PM ‘anti-India’ and ‘terrorist’ allegations (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 18 Mar 2025, 7:33pm

   Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India (opens in new tab)