Trans-Tasman says yes.
We had heard from Washington sources that an announcement might me made on this soon, then the trail went cold.
Will this visit help or hinder re-election prospects for the Government (and for host Winston Peters)?
We favour a bipartisan approach to foreign policy and hope that, should she come, Secretary Rice is given a very warm welcome from all New Zealanders, and that the Government uses the visit to assert its firm commitment to continuing improvements in the relationship. Things are certainly heading in the right direction. Will there be an announcement on the trade front during this visit? Goff indicated prior to Christmas that there might be an announcement as early as January. Announcement by Rice would, however, add real substance to a visit.
