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NZSIS Community Newsletter
6th edition | June 2026
Director General's foreword
Welcome to the sixth edition of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) Community Newsletter
Mānewa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te mātaha o te tau
Hail the rise of Matariki
Hail the rise Lord of the sky
Hail the New Year
E ngā waka, e ngā reo, e ngā maunga whakahī, tēnā koutou katoa
Warm greetings to everyone as the winter solstice passes and the starts of Matariki and Puanga rise to welcome the Māori New Year.
Matariki is a time of remembrance, renewal and aspiration, an opportunity to set intentions that strengthen our whanau, communities and nation. Our Māori name 'Te Pa Whakamarumaru' was gifted to us on our 50th anniversary in 2006. It translates to 'The Sheltering Citadel' and serves as a continuous reminder of our responsibility to keep all New Zealanders safe and secure.
This year the NZSIS has made progress in raising awareness of national security by producing an overarching guide Taiki Pakihi Māori, which attempts to make protective security advice better resonate with Maōri businesses and entities.
The product provides a practical mechanism for supporting our agency's strategic intention to strengthen national security outcomes for Māori through the creation of a fit for purpose product that builds the resilience of communities.
The upcoming New Zealand's Security Threat Environment 2026 report (which will be released in August 2026) reiterates our national security challenges highlighting the need for New Zealanders to be aware of these shifting landscapes and the actions they can take to manage risk.
To ensure all New Zealanders can navigate these changes we have prioritised making critical information accessible by making key documents available in 14 languages, including in Te reo Māori.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Andrew Hampton
Director-General of Security
Engagements
NZSIS Youth Hui
Approximately 30 people attended a NZSIS Youth Hui held in early June in collaboration with grassroots organisations.
During the engagement, we presented on our roles and functions, explained New Zealand's national security threat environment, and discussed how communities can play a role in keeping our country safe and secure.
The engagement was particularly interactive and offered attendees the opportunity to ask questions on areas such as the role of social media, the use of artificial intelligence, and freedom of expression.
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Updates
NZSIS updates
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Te reo Māori translations Ko Te Pā Whakamarumaru (NZSIS) te pūtahi o Aotearoa e kaupare ana i ngā whakamōreatanga i Aotearoa. Ko tana kaupapa matua, he whai kia noho haumaru, kia noho takuhe a Aotearoa me ngā tāngata katoa kei konei e noho ana. The NZSIS has produced information in Te reo Māori about the role the NZSIS, violent extremism, and foreign interference. |
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Joint Five Eyes Bulletin – Safeguarding our Secrets The NZSIS has joined Five Eyes partners to highlight increased targeting of professional networking sites and online job platforms for intelligence purposes by the People's Republic of China's military intelligence services. It involves individuals, including New Zealanders, being targeted through job and professional networking sites because of their access to privileged or classified information. |
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Other news
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Quarter One sees significant cyber incidents In Q1 the National Cyber Security Centre responded to three 'highly significant' incidents. These incidents impact key sensitive data or cause disruption to essential New Zealand services in organisations of national significance. |
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Beyond Ordinary careers We’re looking for ordinary people who want beyond ordinary careers at the heart of New Zealand’s national security. Come join us! |
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Publications
Tiaki Pakihi Māori
Learn more about protective security and what you can do to keep your people, information, and assets safe.
Think before you link
This security campaign gives practical advice on how to identify a malicious online profile, how to respond if approached, and how to minimise the risk of being targeted in the first place.
Help protect New Zealand
If you are concerned about an immediate threat, please contact police on 111.
You can help NZSIS by telling us if you notice concerning behaviour or activities.
Even the smallest piece of information can be vital in helping us detect and prevent foreign interference or terrorist attacks.
Contact us
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