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Posted February 10, 2026 00:18 · last edited February 10, 2026 00:23

LG
I note an Aussie politician wants New Zealand to consider becoming another Australian state as per an open invittation.

There's some Pro's in this idea - Asian Champions League access, Asian Championship access for the Nix & AFC if the win the A League or come second. FAA Cup access restored. No more arguing over 501's. Better defence force. No more 5 rubber dingy's to defend us, but some very good high tech military. 

Of course there are Con's too. My question would be "What do they really want from us?"

But an interesting time to discuss.

Whilst there is a provision in the Australian Consitution (after the Federation in 1901) for both Fiji and for New Zealand to do so, can you imagine any local politician voting for having to report to Canberra? 
Besides, Australia already has our best graduates, doctors and nurses, and now also our best public servants and policemen/women, without having to spend a cent apart from some ads on Seek.  They already have an effective retail banking monopoly here.
What could they gain ?  Chance to practice their skills at repairing broken sewage treatment plants?   Having to respect native rights?  Buying us some interislander ferries?
If we were interested in testing this, it could start from us adopting AUD as our currency and see if it works as part of the Close Cooperation Agreement. 

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LG
I note an Aussie politician wants New Zealand to consider becoming another Australian state as per an open invittation.

There's some Pro's in this idea - Asian Champions League access, Asian Championship access for the Nix & AFC if the win the A League or come second. FAA Cup access restored. No more arguing over 501's. Better defence force. No more 5 rubber dingy's to defend us, but some very good high tech military. 

Of course there are Con's too. My question would be "What do they really want from us?"

But an interesting time to discuss.

Whilst there is a provision in the Australian Consitution (after the Federation in 1901) for both Fiji and for New Zealand to do so, can you imagine any local politician voting for having to report to Canberra? 
Besides, Australia already has our best graduates, doctors and nurses, and now also our best public servants and policemen/women, without having to spend a cent apart from some ads on Seek.  They already have an effective retail banking monopoly here.
What could they gain ?  Chance to practice their skills at repairing broken sewage treatment plants?   Having to respect native rights? 
If we were interested in testing this, it could start from us adopting AUD as our currency and see if it works as part of the Close Cooperation Agreement. 
Unknown editor edited February 10, 2026 00:23
LG
I note an Aussie politician wants New Zealand to consider becoming another Australian state as per an open invittation.

There's some Pro's in this idea - Asian Champions League access, Asian Championship access for the Nix & AFC if the win the A League or come second. FAA Cup access restored. No more arguing over 501's. Better defence force. No more 5 rubber dingy's to defend us, but some very good high tech military. 

Of course there are Con's too. My question would be "What do they really want from us?"

But an interesting time to discuss.

Whilst there is a provision in the Australian Consitution (after the Federation in 1901) for both Fiji and for New Zealand to do so, can you imagine any local politician voting for having to report to Canberra? 
Besides, Australia already has our best graduates, doctors and nurses, and now also our best public servants and policemen/women, without having to spend a cent apart from some ads on Seek.  What else would they want to gain?  Chance to practice their skills at repairing broken sewage treatment plants?