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India Visa Changes Spark Debate | Wellington News
The government is moving ahead with targeted immigration changes tied to its new free trade deal with India, sparking debate after Winston Peters accused the plan of unfairly targeting Indian migrants. Trade Minister reassures the public that adjustments — including a new, India-exclusive temporary visa capped at 5,000 over three years — comply with the agreement’s non-discrimination clauses, emphasizing New Zealand’s commitment to honoring all trade obligations. Officials clarify that trade deals routinely allow for country-specific provisions, and while Peters criticized the move, the…
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