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On this page you will find information about the close trans-Tasman relationship between Australia and New Zealand. We are natural allies – migration, trade and defence ties, keen competition on the sporting field, and strong people-to-people links have helped shape a close and co-operative relationship.

For Australians living in or visiting New Zealand – welcome. To ensure your time in New Zealand goes smoothly, please read the travel advice and register your travel on www.smartraveller.gov.au. This will enable us to contact you in the event of a disaster. It is also important to get travel insurance – even through New Zealand is similar to Australia in many ways, travel insurance makes things less stressful if things go wrong.