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Cyber-enabled threats to New Zealand’s security continue to grow in number, scope and scale.  The Cyber Security Strategy 2019 outlines the areas where Government will prioritise action and how we will work together with individuals, businesses, and...

This Cabinet paper has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on behalf of Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media. Accessible HTML version Only the first...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 7 Aug 2019 "Official Information Act request relating to the Inspector-General of the Intelligence and Secuirty Advisory Panel." Information being released  

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 17 June 2019 "Official Information Act request for information relating to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime" Information being released Listed briefings and aides-memoire partially released;...

This Cabinet paper has been prepared for proactive release by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on behalf of Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, and the Ministry of Justice, on behalf of Hon...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 12 May 2020 "Official Information Act request for reports including the term 'Asian organised crime'." Information being released DPMC provided a release document with of information in scope of the...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 29 Apr 2020 "Official Information Act request for details of female involvement in extremist ideologies." Information being released DPMC responded to a series of questions made on the topic,...

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, in November 2020.

This Cabinet paper has been prepared for proactive release by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Dr David Clark, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, and the Ministry of Justice, on behalf of Hon...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 8 March 2021 “Official Information Act request regarding right-wing extremism prepared after 15 March 2019.” Information being released Response partially releases two documents, withholds NAB...

Bringing forward the review of the Act The Government is planning to bring forward the independent statutory review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 (the Act) as a result of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on...

The Terrorist and National Security Event Media Protocols are designed to assist during terrorist or national security events within New Zealand, or in a significant terrorist event overseas involving New Zealanders. The primary goal of government...

The Terrorist and National Security Event Media Protocols are designed to assist during terrorist or national security events within New Zealand, or in a significant terrorist event overseas involving New Zealanders. The primary goal of government...

Connect Smart was an initiative from 2014 to 2019 to promote ways for individuals, businesses and schools to protect themselves online. Connect Smart was led by the National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO) in the Department of the Prime Minister and...

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) sets the framework for the government’s response to a cyber security emergency to ensure that: agencies and officials understand their roles and responsibilities in the event of a cyber security...

The following documents have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Andrew Little, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the RCOI's Report into the Terrorist Attack on...

Frequently Asked Questions about the He Whenua Taurikura Master's Scholarship Who has established this scholarship? How much are the scholarships worth? How many scholarships are available in this round? What costs does the funding cover? How will...

The following documents have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Andrew Little, Minister Responsible for the GCSB and Minister Responsible for the NZSIS: Intelligence and Security (...

The following documents have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the RCOI's Report into the Terrorist Attack on the...

A summary of public feedback on the topic of the National Security Long-term Insights Briefing is now available. Thank you to all those who made submissions on the briefing topic. We have completed collation, analysis and a summary of what we heard from...

The following Cabinet material has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Minister for National Security and Intelligence: National Security Intelligence Priorities:...

He Whenua Taurikura holds New Zealand’s annual hui on countering terrorism and violent extremism. He Whenua Taurikura translates to ‘a country at peace’. Date: 15-16 June, 2021 Location: Christchurch Background The Royal...

The Governance Board will provide strategic direction for and oversee the work of He Whenua Taurikura. The Board will also be responsible for ensuring the Centre’s activities are compatible with its charitable aims, and that the Centre complies with...

  In 2021-2022, eleven students from across Aotearoa New Zealand received the He Whenua Taurikura Master's Scholarship. Master's Scholarship Recipients 2021/2022 Shasha University of Auckland Shasha...

The He Whenua Taurikura Master’s Scholarship has been created to encourage and support postgraduate research on countering and preventing terrorism and violent extremism. The scholarship has been established through a new government-funded research...

Counter-Terrorism Work Programme 2022

Feedback on New Zealand’s written submission to the 2nd session of the UN cybercrime treaty negotiations We asked We asked for your views on New Zealand’s written submission to the 2nd negotiating session of the UN process to develop a new cybercrime...

In an emergency, everyone should phone 111 To report foreign interference If you are concerned about the actions of an individual or group, and suspect that they may be acting covertly on behalf of another state, please contact the NZSIS....

New Zealand’s engagement in the new United Nations process to negotiate an international cybercrime treaty Aotearoa New Zealand is currently engaged in the new United Nations process to negotiate an international cybercrime treaty. On this page you will...

Royal Commission of Inquiry Report After the March 15 terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain (places of worship), the Government set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether public sector agencies had done all they could to protect...

DPMC is seeking nominations for a vacancy that has arisen for a Disability community representative on Kāpuia – the Ministerial Advisory Group for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques. Recommendation 44 of...

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet releases the titles of advice to the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications each quarter. Advice is provided to Hon Dr David Clark by the National Security Group and Strategy, Governance and...

The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of (Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern), Prime Minister:    Christchurch Call Unit The following documents have been included...

Th following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Minister for National Security and Intelligence:      Managing Foreign Terrorist Fighters...

Cabinet paper lodged 8 April 2021. Cabinet minute dated 19 April 2021. Accessible HTML version Part of the Cabinet decision is extracted below in HTML. If you require a full HTML version of this Cabinet decision release, please contact information@...