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PM Luxon Slams Jones' Alarmist Comments on India Trade Deal

4/22/2026

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon criticized NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones for comments on a proposed India free trade agreement, calling them alarmist and unhelpful.
Shane Jones warned of a "butter chicken tsunami" of immigration, claiming the deal would lead to unfettered migration.
The free trade agreement is set to be signed in New Delhi and would give New Zealand businesses access to India's large market.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon criticized NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones for comments on a proposed India free trade agreement, calling them alarmist and unhelpful.
Shane Jones warned of a "butter chicken tsunami" of immigration, claiming the deal would lead to unfettered migration.
The free trade agreement is set to be signed in New Delhi and would give New Zealand businesses access to India's large market.