If you want good reasons for the left to keep fighting FTAs - as we have since the 1990s - just ask Te Pāti Māori;

"We haven't had an FTA that has a strong Treaty clause in it yet - that protects Māori interest, that protects Aotearoa's interests ... Tiriti o Waitangi is not just for Māori benefit, it also benefits the whole of Aotearoa to ensure that we're not subject to international and corporate exploitation."

#RawiriWaititi, 2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/582598/labour-greens-in-the-hot-seat-over-india-free-trade-agreement

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#TeTiritiOWaitangi #FTA

Labour, Greens in the hot seat over India free trade agreement

<i>Analysis - </i>Winston Peters' opposition to the India free trade deal has turned what could have been a huge win for the prime minister into a complex political scrap.

RNZ

"We've got about 30 NZers have come up here with us, at very short notice, from the companies that are going to benefit the most from the exports."

#ToddMcClay, Minister of Trade, 2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=70ee68b9-d637-43c9-a68d-b0ac60b813f2

Oh no, McClay said the quiet part out loud! These "free trade agreements" are for the benefit of *companies*, not ordinary kiwis. He was meant to keep that to himself and spin the usual line about how it benefit us all. Oops!

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#FreeTradeAgreements #FTA #MediaWatch #RNZ #podcasts

Mediawatch podcast

A critical look at the New Zealand media.

RNZ

India–New Zealand sign ‘historic’ FTA

Agencies New Delhi India and New Zealand on Monday signed a comprehensive free-trade agreement (FTA), which will come into effect by the end of the year. Under the deal, India will gain 100 per cent duty-free market access, a $20 billion foreign …
#wine #NewZealandWine #FTA #historic #India–New #NewZealand #NewZealandwine #Sign #Wine #WinefromNewZealand #WineofNewZealand #zealand;
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2618592/india-new-zealand-sign-historic-fta/

India–New Zealand sign ‘historic’ FTA

Agencies New Delhi India and New Zealand on Monday signed a comprehensive free-trade agreement (FTA), which will come into effect by the end of the year. Under the deal, India will gain 100 per cent duty-free market access,…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #NewZealandWine #FTA #historic #India–New #NewZealand #NewZealandwine #Sign #Wine #WinefromNewZealand #WineofNewZealand #zealand;
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2618592/india-new-zealand-sign-historic-fta/

India, New Zealand set to sign key FTA to double trade, boost ties - Social News XYZ

New Delhi, April 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors. The agreement will... - Social News XYZ

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India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; pact aims to double trade, boost investment - Social News XYZ

New Delhi, April 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday, more than four months after concluding negotiations, with the deal expected to significantly boost bilateral... - Social News XYZ

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India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, with PM Christopher Luxon highlighting benefits like reduced tariffs, improved market access and increased employment opportunities https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-new-zealand-to-sign-free-trade-agreement-focus-on-market-access-and-jobs-v9lvydj4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndiaNewZealand #FTA #FreeTradeAgreement
India, New Zealand set to sign FTA for improved market access on April 27 - Social News XYZ

New Delhi, April 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India and New Zealand prepare to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, both sides are expected to benefit from expanded trade ties and improved market access, New... - Social News XYZ

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RT by @EU_in_India: Pleasure to host the Comité Champagne, the official body of @Champagne wine makers.
World-known Champagne will also benefit from the 🇪🇺🇮🇳 #FTA & 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Geographical Indication (protection) agreement.
There will be reasons to celebrate their future entry into force 🍾 🥂.

Pleasure to host the Comité Champagne, the official body of @Champagne wine makers.
World-known Champagne will also benefit from the 🇪🇺🇮🇳 #FTA & 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Geogr...
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https://nitter.net/EUAmbIndia/status/2046170455795703865#m

9th Extraordinary Meeting of the COMESA Council of Ministers 2 April 2026: The meeting considered and adopted the COMESA Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) 2026-2030 and the COMESA Strategy for the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
👉 TDM: African Continental Free Trade Agreement #AfCFTA (Vol. I, II, III):
https://www.transnational-dispute-management.com/news.asp?key=1809
#Arbitration #Disputes #FreeTradeAgreement #FTA #WTO #PAIC #COMESA #ECOWAS #EAC #SADC #OHADA #MIGA #UNCITRALhttps://www.comesa.int/press-release-9th-extraordinary-meeting-of-the-comesa-council-of-ministers-2-april-2026-virtual/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
TDM Call for Papers Special Issue on: "The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)" - News - News & Events | TDM Journal