India and New Zealand
Country guide in 5 articles, about 20 minutes of reading
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief on India and New Zealand (July 2026). Figures and events are as the brief gives them at that date. Contact details come from the verified MEA register and are shown live.
Relations
India and New Zealand: diplomatic relations and milestones
Covers relations since 1952, New Zealand's India policy papers, Prime Minister Modi's 2026 visit and the Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Luxon's 2025 visit, and dialogue mechanisms.
5 min read · Published 29 September 2026
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and New Zealand
Sets out India-New Zealand trade figures to the year ended March 2026, the Free Trade Agreement concluded in December 2025 and signed in April 2026, and company presence in both countries.
5 min read · Published 29 September 2026
Development and cooperation
India and New Zealand: defence and sectoral cooperation
Describes India-New Zealand cooperation in defence and maritime security, naval visits and port calls, customs, solar energy, disaster resilience and cyber issues.
4 min read · Published 29 September 2026
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in New Zealand
Covers cultural and sporting ties, Indian students and education partnerships, and the Indian community in New Zealand, including Census 2023 figures.
3 min read · Published 29 September 2026
Practical guide
New Zealand in India: High Commission, consulates and help
Lists the New Zealand High Commission's contact details, its consulate in Mumbai and honorary consulates in Chennai and Kolkata, and the visa and consular points in the MEA brief.
3 min read · Published 29 September 2026
Source. MEA bilateral brief: India and New Zealand, July 2026. Diplo is independent and is not affiliated with any government. Suggest a correction.