Trans-Tasman

Trans-Tasman is an adjective used primarily in Australia and New Zealand, which signifies an interrelationship between both countries. Its name originates from the Tasman Sea which lies between the two countries. For example, Trans-Tasman commerce would refer to commerce between these two countries.

• A trans-Tasman flight is a flight between Australia and New Zealand.
• The Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement is an agreement between Australia and New Zealand allowing their citizens free movement between the two countries.
• The Trans Tasman Trophy is a Test cricket trophy.

Trans-Tasman events

• 18 February 1876 - The first trans-Tasman submarine communications cable is completed, allowing telegraph communications with the rest of the world.^[1]
• 3 February 1908 - first trans-Tasman radio transmission (via HMS Powerful in Tasman Sea).^[2]
• 10 January 1928 - Moncrieff and Hood vanish without trace during the first trans-Tasman flight attempt.^[3]
• 10 September 1928 - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and his three-man crew complete the first successful trans-Tasman flight.^[4]
• 7 January 1931 - Guy Menzies flies the first solo non-stop trans-Tasman flight (from Australia to New Zealand) in 11 hours and 45 minutes, crash-landing on New Zealand's west coast.
• 13 January 2008 - crossing of the Tasman by kayak completed; expedition named Crossing the Ditch.

See also

• Australia – New Zealand relations
• Australasia

References

1. "Completion of the cable". Nelson Evening Mail. 19 February 1876. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
2. "Australasian telecommunications: beginnings". Caslon Analytics. 2005. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
3. Rudge, C.J., 2001, ‘Missing! Aircraft missing in New Zealand 1928 – 2000’, Adventure Air, Lyttelton, New Zealand, ISBN 0-473-08119-9
4. Bowling, Kerri (16 August 2003). "Aviator's family plot restored". Wairarapa Times-Age. Archived from the original on April 17, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.