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7 March 2025

The importance of intelligence cooperation with the Pacific

An address by NZSIS Director-General of Security Andrew Hampton to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Wellington, 6 March 2025

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20 February 2025

Statement to the Intelligence and Security Committee by Director-General Andrew Hampton 19 February 2025

Wednesday 19 February, 2025   Kia ora koutou Thank you for the opportunity to address you today.

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20 December 2024

Scam email circulating using The Treasury and NZSIS logos

NZSIS is aware of a scam letter circulating via email claiming to be from The Treasury, which also uses the NZSIS logo. 

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10 December 2024

Terrorist attack in New Zealand remains a realistic possibility in deteriorating global threat environment

A terrorist attack in New Zealand remains a realistic possibility following an annual review of the National Terrorism Threat Level by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS).

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3 December 2024

Speech to the New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals

Thank you for the introduction. It is a real privilege to speak at an event that celebrates excellence in intelligence. 

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30 October 2024

Response to IGIS review of NZSIS cooperation with Police on counter-terrorism

The NZSIS welcomes the review by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) into the agency’s cooperation with New Zealand Police when investigating and countering terrorism and violent extremism.

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29 October 2024

NZSIS and NCSC launch security advice for tech start-ups alongside Five Eyes partners

The New Zealand intelligence agencies have today launched new security guidance to help protect emerging technology companies from a range of threats, particularly those posed by foreign-state actors.

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11 October 2024

NZSIS releases declassified historical records

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has today released more than 100 declassified historical records that paint a fascinating insight into the national security concerns and social attitudes of the day.

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3 September 2024

NZSIS shares more case studies in release of annual threat environment report

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has released its annual Security Threat Environment report, with updated assessments on the nature of foreign interference, espionage and violent extremism in New Zealand.

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22 August 2024

NZSIS response to IGIS report on counter terrorism discovery work

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security has today released an inquiry report looking at the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service’s discovery work relating to countering terrorism and violent extremist threats.

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