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India and New Zealand Move Closer With New Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand's parliament approved legislation to activate the India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

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Key Points

5 points

Legislation passed on 16 September after the agreement was signed in April 2026.

All Indian exports to New Zealand become duty‑free.

New Zealand gains better market access for wool, wood and meat.

Investment facilitation up to U.S. $20 billion.

Enhanced mobility for professionals, students and young people.

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The pact will give Indian exporters duty‑free access to the New Zealand market for all goods.

In return, New Zealand will receive preferential access for its wool, wood, sheep meat and leather raw hides.

The agreement also covers services, investment up to U.S. $20 billion, and easier pathways for professionals, students and youth.

Both countries see the deal as a way to boost trade, agriculture, health and technology cooperation.

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10 words

legislation

a law that has been written and approved by a government

duty‑free

without extra tax when buying something from another country

preferential

special treatment that is better than normal

facilitate

to make a process easier or smoother

investment

money put into a project or business to help it grow

mobility

the ability to move or travel easily between places

pharmaceuticals

medicine and drugs

AYUSH

traditional Indian systems of healing like Ayurveda and yoga

technology

use of tools, machines, and knowledge to solve problems

cooperation

working together to achieve a common goal

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