Australian PM to visit NZ

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will visit New Zealand and become the first foreign leader to give a speech in the debating chamber.

Prime Minister John Key said Mr Rudd would visit on June 29.

He will attend bi-lateral talks, work on the single economic market and attend an official luncheon.

Mr Rudd will also give a speech to MPs in the debating chamber.

Mr Key said that signalled the "unique relationship" between Australia and New Zealand.

- NZPA