For the British what were New Zealand and Australia?

For the British, New Zealand and Australia were seen as settler colonies, also known as dominions. Settler colonies were territories where a significant number of people from the colonizing country had settled and established permanent communities. The British viewed New Zealand and Australia as opportunities for expansion, economic growth, and the spread of their culture, language, and institutions. These colonies provided resources, markets, and new lands for British settlers, contributing to the overall expansion of the British Empire.