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India trade talks: Winston Peters pours cold water on immigration changes

Release Date: 2025-03-24
Media: Radio New Zealand
Summary: Winston Peters, leader of New Zealand First, expressed that there is no need to relax New Zealand's immigration settings in trade negotiations with India. He believes that liberalizing immigration policies would provide unnecessary "incentives" for permanent immigration. Although India’s large population and the potential for immigration benefits are significant, Peters supports bringing people to New Zealand temporarily for work and education but opposes granting them permanent residency.

New Zealand's trade talks with India face challenges, particularly concerning dairy access, but Peters does not see immigration as a necessary concession. He emphasized that New Zealand could benefit from skilled temporary workers without opening the door to permanent migration. He also questioned whether the country’s immigration policies should be adjusted and suggested that New Zealanders need to be consulted on this issue.
Tags: NEW ZEALAND

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