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NZ First’s Trade Row Ignites Debate | Auckland News
Shane Jones of NZ First is firing up again, blasting the India trade deal as a threat to New Zealand’s interests — questioning immigration numbers, investment claims, and even suggesting kiwifruit industry workers should be sent home. His fiery rhetoric has sparked backlash, with critics calling it hypocritical — especially since another NZ First minister is overseas promoting the very deal Jones opposes. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon seized the moment, highlighting the contradiction and defending the deal’s economic benefits for regional areas. Despite recent polling setbacks, Luxon…
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