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While the pact was approved by the Union Cabinet last week, it still requires approval from the New Zealand Parliament. Officials said the agreement is expected to be signed and implemented within the next seven to eight months.<\/p>\n<p>According to the terms, this is the first time New Zealand has entered into a trade agreement with any country that includes specific provisions on student work rights and post-study employment, a move expected to significantly benefit Indian students seeking education and career opportunities there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: New Zealand has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, easing work visa norms for Indian students and professionals. 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