The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement introduces a 5,000 Temporary Employment Entry visa quota, enabling Indian professionals to work for up to three years. Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, said the move will strengthen people-to-people ties and workforce mobility. The pact also offers post-study work rights of up to 3–4 years, boosting long-stay travel, tourism flows and stronger bilateral engagement.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.