They already work together on broad issues, but may even share details of their citizens' criminal offending.

Talks are continuing with New Zealand’s Five Eyes partners about if and when they will share details of their citizens’ criminal offending.

The Migration 5 countries - New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the US and Britain - already work together on border policies, migrant data-sharing and technology.

The Criminal Database Checking group is due to meet online again at the end of this month.