New Zealand, isolated, as it is, might make a good haven in a global storm. Australia, with its small population of about 25 million, is in a bad neighborhood. Indonesia, with a massive Muslim population, and China with a military doctrine that looks upon Australia as a nearby major source of natural resources (except oil). No ready oil and Australians become Amish in a couple of months. Fracking is a possibility. But, water is scarce and the enviros are strong.