I used to work with a guy who raised sheep in New Zealand for several years. When we spoke about the area, I possibly made the mistake of speaking of Australia and New Zealand as sort of one thing.
He informed me that they were a thousand miles apart. I of course knew they were separate countries.
I am not so sure I was wrong tho. Looking on a globe they are relatively close.
Australia and New Zealand are very similar in a lot of ways, and have very close relationships. And New Zealand actually came very close to being part of Australia - Australia’s constitution actually includes provisions for New Zealand to join.
They are our brothers. But yes, not, the same thing.