"We consider the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement to be neither free nor fair," Peters wrote on X, arguing that the agreement failed to protect New Zealand’s economic and labour interests. "New Zealand First is regrettably opposed to the India Free Trade Agreement announced today." Commitment to India-New Zealand ties remainsDespite his strong opposition to the FTA, Peters said his party remained committed to strengthening bilateral relations with India. "New Zealand First’s position on the India deal takes nothing away from its efforts to advance the India-New Zealand relationship." "We are deeply committed to the advancement of the India-New Zealand relationship, which is in our country’s strategic interests."

Source: The Telegraph December 22, 2025 14:56 UTC