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PageFeedback on New Zealand’s written submission to the 2nd session of the UN cybercrime treaty negotiationsCountering foreign interference
PageIn an emergency, everyone should phone 111 To report foreign interferenceMaster's Scholarship 2021/2022
PageIn 2021-2022, eleven students from across Aotearoa New Zealand received the He Whenua Taurikura Master's Scholarship.United Nations Cybercrime Treaty
PageNew Zealand’s engagement in the new United Nations process to negotiate an international cybercrime treatyLong-term Insights Briefing Topic Consultation Summary
PageA summary of public feedback on the topic of the National Security Long-term Insights Briefing is now available.Master's Scholarship FAQs
PageFrequently Asked Questions about the He Whenua Taurikura Master's Scholarship Who has established this scholarship? How much are the scholarships worth?Master’s Scholarship
PageThe He Whenua Taurikura Master’s Scholarship has been created to encourage and support postgraduate research on countering and preventing terrorism and violent extremism.He Whenua Taurikura
PageIntelligence and Security Act 2017
PageIn this section is everything you need to know about New Zealand's Intelligence and Security Act 2017.Connect Smart
PageConnect Smart was an initiative from 2014 to 2019 to promote ways for individuals, businesses and schools to protect themselves online.New Zealand's Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy
PageBringing our nation together to protect all New Zealanders from terrorism and violent extremism of all kinds.What is intelligence?
PageThe term 'intelligence' is commonly used to refer to the work of intelligence and security agencies. In this context, intelligence is information which is collected, brought together, assessed and then used to make decisions.The authorisation framework
PageThe Act provides for a single authorisation regime for the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB).Cover and assumed identity arrangements
PageEnsuring identities are kept secret.Immunities from legal liabilities
PageProvisions for employees of NZSIS, GCSB and those assisting them.Why did we need new legislation?
PageLegislation passed in 2013 included a requirement for periodic reviews of the intelligence and security agencies. This page discusses that legislation.Defining national security
PageThe protection of New Zealand’s national security is one of 3 core objectives of our security and intelligence agencies. But what exactly is ‘national security’?Bringing the agencies further into the public service
PageInformation about New Zealand's public sector intelligence agenciesPowers and warrants
PageIntelligence agencies have capabilities that are intrusive and can impact on an individual’s privacy and human rights.Activities allowed under intelligence warrants
PageWhile the Act provides for a single authorisation regime for the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), different powers are available to each agency under the Act.Protections for New Zealanders
PageThis page explains the new authorisation regime for warrants.Strengthening oversight of NZSIS and GCSB
PageEnsuring the agencies operate legally and properly and are held to account.Whistleblowing and protecting classified information
PageThis page discusses protected disclosures and offences for unauthorised disclosures.Cover and immunities
PageNew Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) employees need to have the ability to acquire, use and maintain any identity information necessary to maintain the covert nature of their…Sharing information
PageIn order to support New Zealand’s national security, the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) andNew Zealand Security Intelligence Service(NZSIS) need to access information held by public and private sector organisations and…Domestic information sharing
PageImproving information sharing between NZSIS and GCSB and others.Arrangements with foreign partners
PageThe sharing of information, technology and expertise with other countries.The National Assessments Bureau
PageThe National Assessments Bureau is New Zealand's lead agency for intelligence assessment.Case studies
PageIn this section are some examples of how the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) have used intelligence to keep New Zealand safe from espionage, terrorist activity, and…Counter-terrorism: the role of GCSB and NZSIS
PageCounter-terrorism is an important part of the work of the New Zealand Intelligence Community.Investigating a suspected terrorist
PageThis is a declassified case study on how the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) conducts a security intelligence investigation.Counter-espionage
PageEspionage is the attempt to obtain secret or confidential information by covert means.