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15 March 2022
NZSIS Director-General opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee
NZSIS Director-General Rebecca Kitteridge opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee on Tuesday 15 March 2022
NZSIS response to IGIS inquiry into disclosing incidentally obtained information to Police
Statement attributable to a spokesperson for the NZSIS: The NZSIS welcomes the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security’s review of the framework for disclosing incidentally obtained information on serious crime to Police.
Read more → 26 November 20212021 Rainbow Excellence Awards recognise leadership of NZSIS and GCSB Chief People Officer
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) have welcomed the recognition of Chief People Officer Shelly Thompson by the 2021 New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.
Read more → 25 November 2021NZSIS response to IGIS inquiry into visa screening
The following can be attributed to a NZSIS spokesperson: The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) welcomes the review by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security of the visa screening programme.
Read more → 1 October 2021Scam calls using NZSIS name
We are aware of a cold call telephone scam from individuals claiming to be from the NZSIS, with the purpose of obtaining personal information or money.
Read more → 28 June 2021NZSIS use of CCTV helps keep New Zealanders safe
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) welcomes the review by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security into the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) by the NZSIS.
Read more → 18 June 2021Terrorism challenges: the dynamic nature of the terrorism and violent extremism risk
A contribution to a panel discussion by Rebecca Kitteridge, Director-General, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Delivered to He Whenua Taurikura – New Zealand’s Hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Ōtautahi, Christchurch 15 June 2021 Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Rebecca Kitteridge ahau Nō Te Whanganui-a-Tara ahau Ko te Tumu Whakarae mō Te Pā Whakamarumaru ahau Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Read more → 18 June 2021Navigating domestic security threats in a world of uncertainty
An address by Rebecca Kitteridge, Director-General, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Delivered to the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs 6 May 2021 Thank you to the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for the invitation to speak with you today.
Read more → 2 June 2021Director-General remarks: Justice Committee Inquiry into the 2020 General Election and Referendums
The following is a submission by the Director-General of Security, NZSIS and Acting Director-General of the GCSB on the Justice Committee Inquiry into the 2020 General Election and Referendums. Kia ora koutou Thank you for inviting us to appear before you to assist with your inquiry into the 2020 General Election and referendums. We welcome this opportunity.
Read more → 24 March 2021NZSIS Director-General opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee
NZSIS Director-General Rebecca Kitteridge opening statement to Intelligence and Security Committee Wednesday 24 March 2021 Open session === Kia ora koutou I am Rebecca Kitteridge, Director-General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.
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