Formats
Accessible version#
If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (FPS-26-SUB-0004)" as a reference.
The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Minister for National Security and Intelligence:
New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
The following documents have been included in this release:
- Title of minute: Report of the Cabinet Foreign Policy and National Security Committee: Period Ended 20 February 2026 (CAB-26-MIN-0047 refers)
- Title of minute: New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (FPS-26-MIN-0004 refers)
- Title of paper: New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (FPS-26-SUB-0004 refers)
Some parts of this information release would not be appropriate to release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Where this is the case, the relevant section of the Act that would apply has been identified. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified, that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it.
Key to redaction codes:
- Section 6(a), to protect the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the Government of New Zealand
- Section 9(2)(f)(iv), to maintain the confidentiality of advice tendered by or to Ministers and officials
Some annexes enclosed in the released paper were considered in draft form and have been superseded by final versions. These drafts are omitted from this proactive release. The final versions of these annexes can be found at the links below: