AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndia–New Zealand Strategic Partnership: PM Christopher Luxon says ties with India have been upgraded to a Strategic Partnership, with a roadmap to 2030 and a goal to double bilateral trade by 2030 (NZ$7bn/₹35,000cr), covering trade, defence, maritime security, agri-tech, sports, tourism and people-to-people links. Auckland welcome and FTA focus: Modi’s Auckland visit included a Māori welcome and Guard of Honour, with the recently signed India–NZ free trade agreement front and centre for tariff-free access and faster implementation. Airline comfort upgrade: Air New Zealand is rolling out “Skynest” on some Boeing 787-9s, adding curtained triple-bunk sleep pods in economy—another sign airlines are selling more rest on long-haul routes. Kaikōura SH1 rebuild: Work continues to clear rock and vegetation for the safe reopening of flood-damaged SH1 near Kaikōura; detours remain in place and reopening is expected earliest Tuesday with possible single-lane restrictions. Travel rules watch: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for up to 90 days, including New Zealand, while Cyprus also confirmed visa-free entry for EU/EEA citizens and many other countries for short stays. Tourism note: Fiji picked up major global travel award recognition, including top island rankings in Australia/NZ/South Pacific and a high world placing.
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