New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030
Embracing cyber security to enable innovation, drive a prosperous economy and protect our digital way of life.
Threats to New Zealand are becoming increasingly borderless, and this is especially true in the cyber domain. Adopting a whole of society approach is how we will build a cyber secure and resilient New Zealand.
Released in February 2026, New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy 2026 - 2030 is a blueprint for collective action against cyber threats focusing on strengthening foundations and protecting our long-term cyber security through four key objectives:
Understand
We are well aware of the cyber risks and know how to protect ourselves.
Prevent & prepare
We manage cyber risks to prevent harm and are well prepared when incidents occur.
Respond
We react effectively and decisively to adverse cyber incidents.
Partner
Our resilience to cyber threats is bolstered by strategic and targeted cooperation.
Action plan
To support the strategy, the 2026 – 2027 Action Plan details immediate, first steps to realise the strategy’s objectives.
A key priority of the action plan is to strengthen the cyber security of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system so it can continue to provide the services that New Zealanders rely on every day.
Consultation has started in February 2026 on measures to enhance the cyber security of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system.
You can read the consultation document, find out about public sessions, and how to provide feedback on our Critical Infrastructure page.
Key Links
- New Zealand's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan
- New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy 2026 – 2030
- New Zealand's Cyber Security Action Plan 2026 – 2027
- New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy 2019
- Refresh of New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy: Ensuring New Zealanders are Confident and Secure in the Digital World (November 2018)
- Refresh of New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan 2018 (Cabinet paper and minute)
- New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2015
- New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2011
- New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy Action Plan - Annual Report 2016
- CERT NZ
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- Cyber security | New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade