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New Zealand's Trade Deal Offers 1,667 Temporary Visas

1/29/2026

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New Zealand's India trade agreement allows 1,667 temporary employment entry visas to address skill shortages, capped at 5,000 over three years.
NZ First leader Winston Peters argues the deal could drive migration and prioritizes migration over trade.
Todd McClay, New Zealand Trade Minister, says the agreement does not grant family migration rights.

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New Zealand's India trade agreement allows 1,667 temporary employment entry visas to address skill shortages, capped at 5,000 over three years.
NZ First leader Winston Peters argues the deal could drive migration and prioritizes migration over trade.
Todd McClay, New Zealand Trade Minister, says the agreement does not grant family migration rights.