McClay says India FTA obligations will be met as visa details remain unresolved

Trade Minister Todd McClay insists New Zealand will honour its non-discrimination commitments under the India free trade agreement, but acknowledged on 5 July 2026 that Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has not finalised visa settings. The dispute with NZ First over whether proposed changes would disadvantage Indian nationals cannot be independently verified — neither coalition partner will release the briefing document underpinning the row.