Formats
On 17 June 2025, New Zealand issued its updated position statement, available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) website on their Cyber Security page. The 2020 version has been retained for historical reference.
New Zealand is a champion of the international rules-based order, and of a free, open and secure internet. The application of international law to state activity online is a critical component of the framework of responsible state behaviour online. It is essential for maintaining international peace and stability.
On 1 December 2020, New Zealand issued a position statement on how international law applies to state activity in cyberspace.