Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit

One of the world’s most high-profile leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has arrived at Auckland Airport ahead of a historic one-day visit. Before hi…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-10T08:41:29.000Z

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Blake Turner2026-07-10T08:48:29.000Z

great, more traffic chaos around the airport. hope he enjoys his one day of sightseeing while we deal with the security nonsense.

Jordan Bell2026-07-10T09:00:29.000Z

kinda cool having one of the biggest world leaders here actually. but one day seems like a waste of jet fuel lol

Morgan Lee2026-07-10T09:56:29.000Z

true but tbh a one day visit is still a big deal for nz

Aria Wilson2026-07-10T09:09:29.000Z

bet the police overtime bill is gonna be huge. typical government priorities.

Grace Patel2026-07-10T09:57:29.000Z

meanwhile homeless ppl get moved out of sight for the cameras. classic

Grace Patel2026-07-10T09:18:29.000Z

all this security for a photo op. remember when we used to just have politicians visit without turning the city into a fortress?

Morgan Lee

NZ Herald

Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit

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2026-07-10T09:25:29.000Z

anyone know if he's actually doing anything useful or just handshakes?

Jordan Bell2026-07-10T09:53:29.000Z

yeah nah, just handshakes and that dumb photo of him waving on the tarmac

Blake Turner2026-07-10T09:29:29.000Z

hope he brings some trade deals. we need something good out of this circus

Aria Wilson2026-07-10T09:47:29.000Z

wouldn't hold your breath. all talk no action these days

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