Resources

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.

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Foreign 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.

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Your rights in New Zealand

Learn about your rights in New Zealand. This general information supports understanding and is not legal advice.

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How 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.

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Reporting 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.

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Examples of foreign interference

Explore examples of foreign interference experienced by Ethnic Communities, based on real stories shared with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.

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Examples of foreign interference impacting community organisations

Learn how foreign interference can impact community organisations and explore examples of these risks in practice.

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How 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.

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Keeping safe online

Learn what steps you can take to stay safe online and protect yourself from potential risks.

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Foreign interference and elections

Learn about foreign interference and elections, and what your rights are when voting.

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Doxing

Learn about doxing, how it can relate to foreign interference, and what to do if you or someone you know is affected.

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Online abuse and harassment

Learn about online abuse and harassment, how it can relate to foreign interference, and what to do if you experience it.

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Keeping your organisation safe online

Learn what steps your community group or organisation can take to stay safe and secure online.

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Safeguarding 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.

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Information on New Zealand Government agencies

Learn about New Zealand government agencies responsible for national security and protecting your rights, and what they do.

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Travelling overseas and foreign interference

Learn how foreign interference can affect some people travelling overseas.

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Pressure 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.

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The Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Act 2025

Learn about the law changes to protect New Zealand from foreign interference.

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Case studies from New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Read case studies from New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment from the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.

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Legal support and advice

Learn how to access legal support and advice if you are experiencing foreign interference.

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Disinformation

Learn about disinformation, and how it can be part of foreign interference.

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Community 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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