Summarised by Centrist
A new bill introduced by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith aims to combat foreign interference, citing NZSIS findings that it endangers communities, academia, and government. It criminalises covert, corruptive acts by foreign powers, addressing gaps in laws that fail to deter “foreign-state actors… undermining core New Zealand interests.” The Justice Ministry said the changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
“Focusing on debates between researchers makes us complacent.”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
“Focusing on debates between researchers makes us complacent.”
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