Current News
Release of NZSIS Reports on 1981 Springbok Rugby Tour Protests
-Wednesday 21 December 2011
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the 1981 Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand. Due to on-going public interest, including a recent formal request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) by an historian, the NZSIS has decided it is appropriate to release some of its historical information surrounding the Springbok tour, and is making 10 documents available.
You can find the documents here.
Ability for Public to Provide Information via NZSIS website
-Thursday 18 August 2011
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) is introducing an on-line method for people to provide information. From today, people will be able to provide information to the NZSIS via its website, as an alternative to the freephone line (0800 SIS 224) which has been in operation since 2001.
“Our new on-line contribution form is a modern tool to gather useful information from willing members of the public, which is one of the roles of NZSIS,” Director of Security Dr Warren Tucker said today.
“The on-line form will be an accessible way for people to contribute information of national security that they believe may be of interest to the NZSIS,” he said.
“NZSIS is a civilian government agency which contributes to New Zealand’s safety and security. We gather and evaluate intelligence about current and emerging issues, events and threats relevant to New Zealand’s national security and global interests,” Dr Tucker said.
“We rely on many methods of gathering information, including engaging with communities and collecting and evaluating information provided by members of the public,” he said.
Similar such on-line functions are used by international partners and other government departments. By offering the on-line form, the NZSIS is keeping up with technology and making it easier for the public to give information in a secure and confidential manner.
The public contribution form is now on the NZSIS website: How you can help.
NZSIS Amendment Bill
-Wednesday 6 July 2011
The NZSIS Amendment Bill was read for the third time on 5 July 2011 and was passed by parliament to become legislation after a 107-10 vote in favour of passing the Bill.
Further information about the Bill and its passage through the House can be found here.
