The NZITA board recently met Vangelis Vitalis, Chief Negotiator for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), gaining valuable insights into the negotiation process. He highlighted the complexity of balancing economic priorities while building mutual trust between both countries. The discussion emphasized that the FTA is not just about trade, but also about long-term benefits—expanding market opportunities, strengthening economic ties, and enhancing collaboration. The

Consul-General of India in Auckland Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, with (from left) Pam Louis (Secretary General, NewZealand Malaysia Business Association), Tan Eng Wan (President, Singapore Business Association New Zealand), Dave Ananth (President, New Zealand Malaysia Business Association), Aldrin Thayalakal, Ken Pereira (Executive Committee Members, New Zealand India Trade Alliance and Indian Consul Sanjeev Kumar. On December 10, 2025 , at the Indian Consulate in Auckland, a milest