# Australia-New Zealand trade and tourism cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-new-zealand-trade-and-tourism-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-02T03:12:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Australia and New Zealand ministers have initiated discussions to strengthen trans-Tasman cooperation in trade and tourism. Initial plans focused on a September meeting between Australian Tourism and Trade Minister Don Farrell and New Zealand Tourism Minister Louise Upston to address the cruise industry and regional visitation.

This cooperation expanded into the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers meeting in Auckland. Discussions between Minister Farrell and New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay aimed to enhance partnership resilience against global economic volatility. The ministerial agenda also includes addressing tourism growth and regional economic development, including Māori tourism, alongside engagement with businesses through the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: New Zealand and Australia ministers meet to discuss CER trade and tourism

New Zealand and Australian ministers are meeting in Auckland for the annual CER Trade Ministers meeting to strengthen trans-Tasman trade and tourism cooperation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-and-australia-ministers-meet-to-discuss-cer-trade-and-tourism

### 2026-08-28: Australia and New Zealand ministers to discuss cruise tourism and industry growth

Australian Minister Don Farrell and New Zealand Minister Louise Upston are set to discuss cruise industry collaboration, while New Zealand welcomes the new Tourism 2050 industry strategy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-and-new-zealand-ministers-to-discuss-cruise-tourism-and-industry-growth

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Cite as: Australia-New Zealand trade and tourism cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australia-new-zealand-trade-and-tourism-cooperation