Resources available on foreign interference
Find practical guidance on recognising, safeguarding against, and responding to foreign interference.
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About the Hub
Learn how to navigate the Community Resilience to Foreign Interference Hub and find practical guidance on recognising, safeguarding against, and responding to foreign interference.
Find out moreForeign interference in New Zealand
Foreign interference is when foreign states try to interfere with New Zealand to achieve their own goals. Learn how this can affect Ethnic Communities.
Find out moreYour rights in New Zealand
Learn about your rights in New Zealand. This general information supports understanding and is not legal advice.
Find out moreHow to report foreign interference
Ethnic Communities in New Zealand don’t have to tolerate foreign interference. Learn how to report concerns using the available options.
Find out moreReporting harmful or illegal activities that may be linked to foreign interference
Learn how to report harmful or illegal activities linked to foreign interference that may already be offences in New Zealand.
Find out moreExamples of foreign interference
Explore examples of foreign interference experienced by Ethnic Communities, based on real stories shared with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
Find out moreExamples of foreign interference impacting community organisations
Learn how foreign interference can impact community organisations and explore examples of these risks in practice.
Find out moreHow to support someone experiencing foreign interference
Learn how to support someone experiencing foreign interference and what steps you can help them take to stay safe.
Find out moreKeeping safe online
Learn what steps you can take to stay safe online and protect yourself from potential risks.
Find out moreForeign interference and elections
Learn about foreign interference and elections, and what your rights are when voting.
Find out moreDoxing
Learn about doxing, how it can relate to foreign interference, and what to do if you or someone you know is affected.
Find out moreOnline abuse and harassment
Learn about online abuse and harassment, how it can relate to foreign interference, and what to do if you experience it.
Find out moreKeeping your organisation safe online
Learn what steps your community group or organisation can take to stay safe and secure online.
Find out moreSafeguarding your community organisation against foreign interference (toolkit)
Use this toolkit to help your community organisation recognise foreign interference risks and take practical steps to stay protected.
Find out moreInformation on New Zealand Government agencies
Learn about New Zealand government agencies responsible for national security and protecting your rights, and what they do.
Find out moreTravelling overseas and foreign interference
Learn how foreign interference can affect some people travelling overseas.
Find out morePressure to return to country of origin
Learn how foreign states may pressure some individuals to return to their country of origin and what support is available.
Find out moreThe Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Act 2025
Learn about the law changes to protect New Zealand from foreign interference.
Find out moreCase studies from New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Read case studies from New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment from the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.
Find out moreLegal support and advice
Learn how to access legal support and advice if you are experiencing foreign interference.
Find out moreDisinformation
Learn about disinformation, and how it can be part of foreign interference.
Find out moreCommunity experiences and Government responses panel – Ethnic Advantage 2025
Learn from a panel discussing real community experiences and how governments are responding to foreign interference.
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