Wellington, April 1 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro on Wednesday who conveyed her best wishes to the Indian diplomat for her new assignment. The presentation of credentials ceremony started with a traditional Maori welcome.”High Commissioner Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. The Right Hon’ble Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand who conveyed he…
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Wellington, March 31 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended his Government’s targeted cost‑of‑living support amid soaring fuel prices, saying that while New Zealand cannot control global energy markets, it must help those most affected. In a post on X, Luxon said the conflict in the Middle East is directly leading to higher prices at the pump in New Zealand, putting pressure on households and businesses across the country. “That’s affecting households an…
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke Tuesday with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon by phone and they shared their thoughts on the current situation unfolding in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said. The two leaders discussed the repercussions that the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran is having on the global economy and energy supplies, and shared with each other the set of policy measures they have put in place to stabilize livelihoods in their countrie…
Wellington, March 19 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned on Thursday of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could disrupt global oil supplies, as the government considers raising its fuel escalation level next week. Kiwi drivers have queued at petrol stations amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict, but Luxon praised New Zealanders’ restraint in avoiding panic-buying at a press conference, saying national fuel supplies remain adequate for now.Finance Minister Nic…
Wellington, Jan 22 (IANS) Several people, including children, are missing after a large landslide struck a holiday park at the base of Mount Maunganui in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region on Thursday.Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said search and rescue efforts were continuing at the Beachside Holiday Park.Mark Mitchell described the event as a ‘tragedy’, telling reporters that “parents and the husband of some of the people that we’re currently trying to rescue” were in the campgro…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hailed the news that the New Zealand Labour Party has officially announced to support the enabling legislation for the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA last month, marking a major economic and strategic milestone. The negotiations were formally launched on March 16, 2025.In a post on X, Tharoor said the Labour Party’s decision effectively “rescues” the d…
Auckland, Dec 31 (IANS) Auckland in New Zealand was among the first major cities in the world to usher in New Year 2026 on Wednesday as thousands enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower. The annual fireworks illuminated the night sky as huge crowds gathered at the city’s Central Business District (CBD) took part in the celebrations.”Happy New Year, New Zealand!”, Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, posted on X.Millions around the globe are expected to take part…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India will add more employment, exports, and raise incomes, said New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday.He said this as India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone.“We said we’d secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we’ve delivered,” Luxon said in a post on social media platform X.“This landmark deal means more…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday hailed India–New Zealand FTA and termed it as an outcome of the Narendra Modi government’s trade diplomacy, which is setting a new milestone. In a post on X, HM Shah said, “The Modi govt’s trade diplomacy sets a new milestone. India–New Zealand FTA, that brings in $20 billion investment and offers lucrative opportunities for Indian innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers, MSMEs, students, and youth,…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) will ensure zero duty on 100 per cent of India’s exports, benefitting farmers, MSMEs, workers, artisans, women-led enterprises and youth, while providing immense opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear.Sectors like engineering and manufacturing, automobiles, electronics, machinery, plastics, pharmaceutic…