What would happen to these icons if New Zealand did join Australia?

What would happen to these icons if New Zealand did join Australia?

Much has been said about New Zealand joining Australia.

It could be ultimate Crowded House reunion. But, there are many destinations and icons that could be forced to go head-to-head for consumers attention.

Rugby:

Would this ever happen?

As one Travel Weekly team member put it, this is one area where Australia could make a gain out of any potential joining of forces between the two Tasman countries.

Australia is currently ranked 9th in the world, its lowest positioning ever. While the All Blacks are ranked 4th after years of being number one in the world.

Soaps:

In what could be the ultimate crossover in television history, it could potentially lead to Shortland Street – New Zealand’s national soap hospital – setting up a practice in Summer Bay.

At least we could rest in the knowledge that Alf will be looked after!

Airlines:

On one side, the leader of a group under fire for its performance….

This feels a bit like comparing the All Blacks and the Wallabies all over again.

On one side (New Zealand), you have a world-leading product that turns heads whenever its black uniform touches down in cities around the world.

On the other, a brand on the receiving end of a wall of criticism and a leader under fire.

Australia could benefit from Air New Zealand’s service should the countries merge.

Icons:

One was built with the growth of its city in mind, the other was already too small for its purpose by the time it opened.

There’s no doubt, Sydney’s Harbour Bridge would become the official bridge of the two combined nations.

Ask any Aucklander and they will happily award Australia this title.

The merger would also put an end to any debate around the home of Pharlap.

But, the underarm ball would remain a defining moment for the two nations and perhaps the ultimate barrier to the merger ever taking place.

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