>>>I see both our governments want a common regulatory banking authority. Hundreds of thousands of both citizens already live on the opposite side of the ditch. We've already got Closer Economic Relations, similar flags, ...

Yeah but are you going to keep the pretty bit in the top LH corner? :-) I hear (esp. since prince Charles's visit) that it won't be too long before you go republic. What's the general feel?

...similar economies. IMHO we'll see ever-closer relations until we end up effectively one nation. The only obvious downside is the All Blacks won't be a national side any more!

You could end up with "The All Wallablacks" or amalgamate the black and gold strips into a stripey "Tigers" get-up.

Terry