PremiumOpinionOpinion byFran O'SullivanHead of Business·NZ Herald·3 Jul, 2026 09:00 PM5 mins to readHead of Business, NZME‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to meet with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Zealand next week. Photo / Adam PearseNext Friday night, Narendra Modi flies into Auckland for what should be one of the most significant diplomatic visits New Zealand has hosted in recent years.

The visit comes at a pivotal moment. After years of stalled negotiations, New Zealand and India have finally secured a free trade agreement (FTA)