The economy of New Zealand was on track for post-COVID-19 recovery and had opened up for tourists and visitors from India, said Meka Whaitiri, Minister for Food Safety and Customs of the government of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Speaking to The Hindu in an exclusive interview, Ms. Whaitiri, a leading member of the indigenous Maoris of New Zealand, said that her community was influenced by the example of Mahatma Gandhi and said the relation between her country and the United Kingdom was part of an "ongoing debate".
"India is a country that New Zealand is very interested in re-establishing relationship first. Our last Ministerial visit was in 2020. Due to COVID, we have not had a visit since. My visit is an indication to India that we seriously want to re-establish that relation," said Ms. Whaitiri.
