The India–New Zealand Business Forum, held during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to New Zealand, highlighted deepening bilateral trade and investment opportunities. Organized by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Indian High Commission, the forum featured a fireside chat between Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to advancing Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Goyal also met New Zealand business leaders and addressed CEO roundtables in Auckland and Rotorua, emphasizing collaboration in agriculture, technology, education, tourism, and space. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined the Indian diaspora event, recognizing the community as a “living bridge” between the two nations. The visit marked a new phase of economic partnership aimed at sustainable growth and innovation.