Māori economy set to benefit from New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement - Hone…

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T23:13:00.000Z

Great, another trade deal that'll probably just mean cheaper Indian imports and our local manufacturers get shafted. Same old story.

Eva Anderson2026-07-09T23:32:00.000Z

Actually think this could be huge for Māori businesses—access to 1.4 billion consumers. We need to think forward not backward.

Noah Bennett2026-07-10T00:24:00.000Z

yeah, 'think forward' while they sign away our protections. Dream on.

Chloe Martin2026-07-09T23:43:00.000Z

I'll believe it when I see it. Heard this before with China deal. Māori economy still waiting for the benefits.

Eva Anderson2026-07-10T00:09:00.000Z

China deal was different. India actually has demand for what we produce.

Sam North2026-07-10T00:13:00.000Z

ffs another trade deal. Hope the export processors get some decent terms for once instead of being squeezed.

Mia Carter2026-07-10T00:32:00.000Z

as if India's gonna lower their tariffs much. but sure, let's keep signing papers for the photo op.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T00:48:00.000Z

good on Hone for pushing this. We need more Māori voices in these trade conversations.

Chloe Martin2026-07-10T01:08:00.000Z

get stuffed with that optimism. We'll be selling milk powder for peanuts.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-10T01:07:00.000Z

lol this is gonna be a shit show like every other FTA. Watch the dairy prices drop.

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T01:14:00.000Z

If it means more jobs for our whānau in the regions, I'm all for it. Just make sure the benefits flow down.

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