The United Front for a Democratic Fiji says New Zealand has capitulated to Fiji's military regime over its constitution and that sends out dangerous signals to Pacific Island countries.
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand views the constitution as a positive step towards elections even if it's not perfect.
A spokesperson for the grouping of political parties, Mick Beddoes, says front members are astonished at Mr Key's comments and what they see as a shift in policy towards appeasement.
"The kitchen's too hot for him so he's wanting to get out of the kitchen really isn't he? And no doubt the regime is celebrating as we will no doubt know. They've actually managed to outwit the New Zealand prime minister."
Mick Beddoes says New Zealand and Australia are ignoring the plight of the people of Fiji.
