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Filter search resultsNational Security Group (NSG)
PageThe National Security Group provides leadership, advice, support and coordination of the Government’s national security priorities and risks.New Zealand's national security community
PageThere are a number of agencies which make up the national security sector and bring together a range of tools—diplomacy, defence, intelligence, law enforcement, and more—to protect and promote New Zealand’s national security interests.National security
PageWe define national security as about protecting New Zealand from threats that would do us harm. It is fundamental to New Zealand’s prosperity and wellbeing.National Security Intelligence Priorities
PageThe National Security Intelligence Priorities (NSIPs) - Whakaarotau Marumaru Aotearoa - define where intelligence should support government to make informed decisions about national security.National Security Policy
PageThe National Security Policy Directorate provides policy leadership on matters related to national security and intelligence. This includes long-term planning, policy design, forward-looking examination of emerging trends and issues, and continuous…Counter-terrorism
PageNew Zealand’s current national terrorism threat level is LOW; a terrorist attack is assessed as a realistic possibility.Cyber Security Strategy
PageNew Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy 2019 Enabling New Zealand to thrive onlineIntelligence and Security Act 2017
PageIn this section is everything you need to know about New Zealand's Intelligence and Security Act 2017.National Assessments Bureau
PageThe National Assessments Bureau provides independent and impartial assessments on events and developments relevant to New Zealand's national security and international relations. These assessments inform government decision making.Working for the National Assessments Bureau
PageThe National Assessments Bureau is mostly made up of analysts – who are responsible for producing assessments – along with a number of specialist roles.National Cyber Policy Office
PageNCPO leads the development of cyber security policy advice and provides advice to the government on investing in cyber security activities.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.Response to Official Information Act Request OIA-2018/19-0158: Terms of Reference for ODESC Governance Boards
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Official Information Act 1982 request received on 1 Sep 2018 A copy of the terms of reference for both the ODESC governance boards. Information being releasedFeedback opens for Draft Disposal Schedule
NewsIssue date:A draft disposal schedule for the NZSIS, GCSB, and National Security Group of DPMC is open for feedback from 19 November-10 December 2018.Briefing to Incoming Minister responsible for cyber security policy (Nov 2018)
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The briefing to incoming Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media gives an overview of the priorities of the cyber security policy, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities.National Exercise Programme Objectives
Publication or ResourceIssue date:To prepare New Zealand's National Security System (NSS) to be able to conduct an effective response incorporating recovery planning to a significant incident or emerging threat on and offshore.Securing our nation's safety: How New Zealand manages its security and intelligence agencies
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Those involved with our security and intelligence agencies have, in the past, tended to keep any information about themselves to themselves. In the absence of fact, suspicion flourishes. What do these agencies get up to? Who controls them?Refresh of New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan 2018
Publication or ResourceIssue date:In April 2018, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) released two documents relating to the refresh of New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan.Briefing to the incoming Minister responsible for cyber security policy (Oct 2017)
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The briefing to incoming Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media gives an overview of the priorities of the cyber security policy, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities.Principles and protocols for managing NZSIS and GCSB engagement on foreign state threats and cyber-security threats to the 2017 election
Publication or ResourceIssue date:There are heightened sensitivities during an election period, which require particular care and restraint.Briefing to the incoming Minister of Communications for Cyber Security Policy (Dec 2016)
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The briefing to incoming Minister of Communications gives an overview of the priorities of the cyber security policy, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities.New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy Action Plan Annual Report 2016
Publication or ResourceIssue date: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.