New Zealand PM warns of ‘missed opportunity’ for trans-Tasman relations

Wellington | New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says a change in government in this weekend’s election would be a “missed opportunity” to deepen trans-Tasman relations, which he believes began to improve with the election of fellow centre-leftist Anthony Albanese.

Speaking to The Australian Financial Review less than a week out from the election, Mr Hipkins said Mr Albanese’s 2022 victory had proven a catalyst in improving relations between the two countries.