SF Prep Notes

New Zealand Current Affairs — Last 12 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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8 news · 23 MCQs

Mon, 21 Sept 2026

💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Must know

India–New Zealand FTA to enter into force on 20 October 2026, with zero duty on all Indian exports

On 21 September 2026, Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay announced that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 20 October 2026.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 New Zealand Important

India and New Zealand hold 2nd Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington

India and New Zealand held the second Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington on 24 August 2026, focusing on maritime security and joint training under their new Strategic Partnership.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 New Zealand Must know

India and New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; Roadmap to 2030 endorsed in Auckland

During PM Modi's 10–11 July 2026 visit to Auckland, the first by an Indian PM to New Zealand in 40 years, India and New Zealand became Strategic Partners and endorsed a Roadmap to 2030.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

Piyush Goyal meets EU, UK, Canada and New Zealand trade ministers at WTO MC14

On 29 March 2026, on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Piyush Goyal met trade ministers of the EU, UK, Canada and New Zealand to review India's FTAs and trade talks.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

🌐 Agreements & MoUs 📍 India Must know

India and New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement negotiations

India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations on 22 December 2025, giving zero-duty access to 100% of India's exports and a New Zealand commitment to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment over 15 years.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

India and New Zealand conclude Financial Services Annex of FTA with 18 articles

India and New Zealand concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of their Free Trade Agreement on 22 December 2025, with provisions on fast payment systems, fintech sandboxes and financial data.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sat, 08 Nov 2025

💹 Trade & Industry 📍 New Zealand

Fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Auckland and Rotorua

The fourth round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations concluded in Auckland and Rotorua on 8 November 2025 after five days of talks, the Commerce Ministry said.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 3 MCQs

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 New Zealand Important

Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was given a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri) at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand, on 6 November 2025 and co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs