Auckland/Canberra, Aug. 9 -- New Zealand and Australian leaders announced Saturday a partnership between their national standards agencies, designed to further ease trade and strengthen economic ties.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in New Zealand's Queenstown for their annual leaders' meeting.
According to the New Zealand government statement, the agreement aims to harmonise product and service standards, streamlining trade across the Tasman, reducing costs for businesses, and supporting economic growth in both countries.
"We discussed the shared challenges facing the New Zealand and Australian economies and the opportunities we have to work together," Luxon said...