Australia and New Zealand

Australia scores 72/100 toward New Zealand (friendliness, support), while New Zealand scores 72/100 back.

Australia toward New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are consistently grouped as close partners on Pacific issues (jointly defending Taiwan's forum attendance) and are in talks on historic Super Rugby integration; multiple third countries treat them as a unified diplomatic bloc. No friction reported.

New Zealand toward Australia

New Zealand mirrors Australia's stance at the Pacific Islands Forum and is engaged in the same bilateral Super Rugby proposal, with third countries visiting both nations together, indicating a reciprocally cooperative posture.

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