Articles tagged with Security
Showing 15 of 117 articles
Empowering New Zealanders: Cyber Smart Week Recap & Future Initiatives
13 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1173 viewsCyber Smart Week, organized by the National Cyber Security Centre, aims to raise awareness about cyber security threats in New Zealand, highlighting the gap between perception and action. The initiative includes tools like How Exposed Am I? to help individuals assess and improve their online security practices. Additionally, the government's efforts, including the All of Government Digital Portfolio, focus on enhancing cybersecurity standards and efficiency across public sector agencies to build a more secure digital environment for all New Zealanders.
Tags: CyberCX Cyber Smart Week New Zealanders National Cyber Security Centre International Cyber Security Awareness Month New Zealand GCDO Digital Portfolio Public Cloud Data Centre Certification MarketplaceNew Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Launched for Economic Growth and Security
09 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1160 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched the New Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in Auckland, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between small states to maintain open trade, enhance security, and uphold the rules-based order. The CSP aims to support businesses, boost investments, and facilitate the expansion of New Zealand firms into Asia, ultimately leading to increased job opportunities and higher incomes for Kiwis. The partnership will address various challenges together, including supply chain resilience, digital trade, climate change, and maritime security, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in six key areas: Trade and Economics, Defence and Security, Science and Innovation, People-to-People links, Climate and Green Economy, and Supply Chains and Connectivity.
Tags: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong trade security business investment jobs incomesGovernment Ensures Capital Support for Vital Electricity Infrastructure Investments in New Zealand
30 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1049 viewsThe Government assures power companies it will provide capital for critical electricity infrastructure investments to ensure energy security and competitiveness. Measures include supporting equity injections for strategic projects and addressing gaps in the energy system to lower consumer prices. The Energy Package focuses on security of supply through LNG import facilities and building better markets by incentivizing new energy projects and strengthening regulatory bodies.
Tags: Government power companies investment electricity infrastructure Nicola Willis Crown MOM companies energy security Simon Watts New ZealandExploring Controlled Burn as Solution for Wilding Conifer Invasion in Central Otago
29 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1009 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard supports a recent 50-hectare controlled burn of wilding conifers in Central Otago as a strategy to combat the invasive weeds and make land usable again. The burn, monitored by Scion Group, is part of ongoing research by the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. The objective is to destroy wilding seeds and reduce the need for future control efforts, with post-burn monitoring to assess effectiveness.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity Minister wilding pines controlled burn invasive weeds landowners Scion Group Bioeconomy Science Institute National Wilding Conifer Control Programme Contorta pineChallenges of Political Leadership in the Global Arena
26 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 986 viewsThe speech emphasizes the importance of political leadership in addressing international challenges, restoring trust in institutions, and navigating the changing global order. New Zealand expresses concern over humanitarian crises in various countries and advocates for bold reforms within the United Nations. The government deliberates on the recognition of Palestinian statehood, highlighting the complexities of the situation and the need for conducive conditions for peace negotiations.
Tags: Madam President New Zealand United Nations Security Council Anwar Sadat Gaza Ukraine Democratic Republic of Congo Syria SudanNew Zealand Revives Gas Exploration with Open Market Applications
24 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1147 viewsPetroleum operators in New Zealand can now apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond Taranaki to boost gas reserves, thanks to a new open market application pathway introduced alongside the Block Offer competitive tender process. The exploration ban in 2018 had a negative impact on the gas sector, hindering investment and exploration efforts, leading to energy security concerns. To revitalize exploration activity, the government is focusing on streamlining permit processes and offering co-investment opportunities in new gas fields, while also introducing a new Tier 3 permit category for hobby miners to encourage small-scale gold mining across the country.
Tags: Shane Jones Petroleum operators Exploration permits Gas reserves Block Offer New Zealand Energy security Budget 2025 Hobby miners Regulatory scrutinyManaging Bird Flu: New Proposals to Safeguard Poultry and Food Supply in New Zealand
16 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1136 viewsNew proposals to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 aim to reduce impacts on poultry in New Zealand if the virus arrives, with a focus on protecting livelihoods and food supply. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading preparedness efforts in collaboration with various agencies and stakeholders. Proposed regulations include requirements for biosecurity control programs, standards for poultry operators, audits, and penalties for non-compliance, with consultation open for six weeks to gather feedback on the potential impacts and costs for the industry.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity Minister Ministry for Primary Industries HPAI H5N1 Bird flu poultry avian biosecurity control New Zealand consultation regulationsNew Zealand Trade Mission to Riyadh: Strengthening Ties with Saudi Arabia
12 Sep 2025 | 12 months ago | 1238 viewsMinister Todd McClay will lead a delegation of 21 New Zealand businesses to Riyadh to enhance trade ties with Saudi Arabia, aiming to tap into the country's significant economic potential outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy. The mission will spotlight New Zealand's strengths in food, agriculture, technology, and creative sectors, aligning with the government's goal to double export value in a decade and support Saudi Arabia's development objectives. With Saudi Arabia already a key export market for New Zealand, bilateral trade has seen substantial growth, reaching $1.58 billion, showcasing the mutual benefits of the partnership.
Tags: Todd McClay Trade Investment Agriculture New Zealand Saudi Arabia Business Delegation Export Food Security DevelopmentNew Legislation Enhances Defence Force Workforce Management for National Security
28 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1097 viewsNew legislation introduced by Defence Minister Judith Collins allows the Chief of Defence Force to redeploy uniformed personnel to fill roles of striking civilian staff, ensuring national security during industrial action. The Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill expands the Minister's authority to include instances where national security and core defence functions are at risk, such as security at military bases and aircraft maintenance. The bill aims to address challenges faced during previous industrial actions and will be open for public submissions when referred to a select committee in September 2025.
Tags: Chief of Defence Force CDF workforce national security industrial action Defence Minister Judith Collins Defence Act New Zealand Defence Force civilian staffLandmark Agreement Enhances NZ Poultry Industry Biosecurity
28 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1327 viewsThe Government and poultry industry have reached a significant agreement to jointly prepare for and respond to exotic poultry diseases, including high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The agreement involves cost-sharing arrangements, with industry contributing to readiness and response costs, and industry bodies being recognized as decision-makers alongside the Government. The focus is on ensuring a unified response to diseases like H5N1 to protect the industry, domestic food supply, and international trade, with the agreement set to take effect on 1 September 2025.
Tags: Government poultry industry landmark deal exotic poultry diseases high pathogenicity avian influenza Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard Egg Producers Federation Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand H5N1 strain Michael BrooksEmpowering Intelligence Professionals for National Security
27 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1111 viewsThe content emphasizes gratitude for the opportunity to address intelligence professionals, highlighting the importance of their work in providing crucial insights for decision-makers. It discusses the evolving landscape of intelligence work, including the need to expand the reach of intelligence services to support a wider range of stakeholders and adapt to technological advancements. Additionally, it touches on the importance of early action, collaboration domestically and internationally, and adopting an integrated approach to national security to ensure New Zealand's safety and prosperity.
Tags: Dan Wildy New Zealand Police intelligence professionals New Zealanders national security GCSB NZSIS Five Eyes artificial intelligence security provisionsEnergy Minister Simon Watts Joins APEC Leaders in Busan for Energy Security Discussions
25 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1253 viewsEnergy Minister Simon Watts will attend the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, focusing on energy security and affordability. He aims to collaborate internationally to build resilient and sustainable energy systems in the Asia-Pacific region and discuss harnessing energy innovation. Key topics at the meeting include electricity expansion, grid security, reliability, and AI-driven energy innovation, with a focus on connecting with counterparts to advance shared energy goals.
Tags: Simon Watts Energy Minister Busan Republic of Korea APEC Energy security International collaboration Sustainable energy systems Energy innovation New ZealandGenesis, Mercury, Meridian, and Contact Establish Strategic Energy Reserve to Boost Energy Security and Affordability in New Zealand
03 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1830 viewsEnergy Ministers Simon Watts and Shane Jones welcome the establishment of a strategic energy reserve by major power companies in New Zealand to enhance energy security and maintain affordable prices. The initiative aims to address vulnerabilities in the energy system highlighted by last year's dry winter, which led to high prices and pressure on industries and households. The government is taking steps to strengthen the energy system by ensuring fuel supply security, supporting investment, and enhancing market competition to reduce costs and promote economic growth.
Tags: Simon Watts Shane Jones Genesis Mercury Meridian Contact New Zealand energy reserve energy security affordable energy pricesNew Zealand Petroleum Exploration Permits Open in September: Crown Minerals Amendment Bill Impact
31 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1866 viewsThe Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, following its third reading, will allow operators to apply for new petroleum exploration permits starting in September. The Bill removes the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki, introduces a new tier of permit for small-scale non-commercial gold mining, and aims to boost investment in Crown-owned minerals. Changes in liability for decommissioning costs and the need for clarity in regulatory burden and risk are also addressed in the Bill to enhance investor confidence and energy security.
Tags: Shane Jones petroleum exploration permits Crown Minerals Amendment Bill oil and gas exploration energy security natural gas decommissioning investment liabilityTransforming New Zealand's Import Health Standards for Enhanced Efficiency and Biosecurity Protection
30 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2815 viewsThe New Zealand Government is modernizing the import health system to reduce the time it takes to develop Import Health Standards (IHSs) while maintaining strong biosecurity protections. A regulatory efficiency program is underway, utilizing generative artificial intelligence to streamline the IHS development process. Pilot projects, such as the reform of the Plant Nursery Stock import system, aim to provide faster approvals for imported goods and support growth and productivity while safeguarding biosecurity.
Tags: Government New Zealand Import Health Standards Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard regulatory framework artificial intelligence Ministry for Primary Industries MPI