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'This was expected': Boss of India-NZ Business Council dismisses Peters' racism claims

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 26 Jun 2026, 5:26pm
Photo / Mark Mitchell
Photo / Mark Mitchell

The boss of the India New Zealand Business Council says he doesn't believe claims by Winston Peters that the Government plans to discriminate against Indian migrants. 

The New Zealand First Leader claims the free trade deal with India will see the Government imposing stricter tests on Indian migrants that others aren't subject to. 

Trade Minister Todd McClay says Peters is wrong - and Edwin Paul agrees. 

He says Peters is playing politics. 

Paul says everybody knows the characters involved - and he expects hyperbole to continue until the election.  

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