The trans-Tasman bond was reinforced in Anzac commemorations yesterday.
Prime Minster Chris Hipkins is still basking in the glow of the agreement to allow New Zealanders a faster pathway to Australian citizenship.
However, the citizenship agreement has drawn criticism.
ACT Party leader David Seymour said Government was "played like a didgeridoo" by Australia, and that our best and brightest would chase better earnings across the ditch.
Some commentators also believe the deal will give Australia the upper hand in geo-political negotiations. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann on the debates.
