Trans-Tasman currency to be discussed

Australia's high commissioner to New Zealand is promoting a common currency between the two countries as a way to advance the trans-Tasman relationship.

Allan Hawke made the comments in The Australian newspaper ahead of a business and political leaders' forum scheduled for Friday and represents Australia's strongest-yet official support for a common currency.

The topic will be discussed by the high-powered think-tank of 35 leaders, led by foreign ministers Phil Goff and Alexander Downer, that has

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