A political controversy sparked by New Zealand First Minister Shane Jones's use of the phrase "butter chicken tsunami" — widely seen as a disparaging reference to Indian immigration — which drew condemnation from politicians including Finance Minister Nicola Willis and prompted diplomatic sensitivity during India–New Zealand relations.
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a derogatory analogy linking trade with India to cultural offense
How immigration has been used to win votes in New Zealand electionscriticism of race-based immigration comments
ACT proposes $6-per-day migrant tax and stronger English language requirementsStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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