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Agreements on border and law enforcement with four other nations will help make trade and travel easier for New Zealanders, Justice Minister Judith Collins said Wednesday.
Collins said measures were agreed with her counterparts from Australia, Britain, the United States and Canada at a meeting in the United States this week.
"Working cooperatively means our nations will not only protect our citizens, but also increase the benefits that flow from growing legitimate trade, tourism and immigration," Collins said in a statement.
Ministers discussed increased collaboration within existing legislative, privacy and security frameworks, including how to combat the growing incidence of cybercrime and violent extremism, to further enhance lawful trade and travel.
"The rapid growth in international travel and online trade and communication means crime knows no boundaries and is increasingly crossing national borders," Collins said.
Ministers agreed on the value of maintaining a multinational approach to border and law enforcement management and would continue to work together to strengthen existing bilateral arrangements.
