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Here you’ll find a range of publicly available media articles relevant to the intelligence profession in New Zealand. If you are aware of recent news that should be included on this page, or if you wish to submit an article for inclusion in our newsletter, please email us at info@nziip.org.nz with the subject line NEWS.
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Demystifying Intelligence: Insights from the 2024 Conference
This year’s Annual NZIIP Conference delivered on its aspiration to Demystify Intelligence. Beginning with Director General GCSB, Andrew Clark, the day’s speakers provided unique perspectives on how the intelligence profession can come out of the shadows and make...
The new website is here!
Tēnā koutou I am excited to announce a refreshed strategy for the New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals. When we were established, it was for the purpose of fostering collaboration between individuals and organisations who contribute to the intelligence...
Call for Papers: Intelligence and National Security Journal
It is a common public misconception that intelligence analysts only work for government agencies. The reality is that our membership includes a variety of private sector employees, from backgrounds such as consulting firms, banks, the aviation industry.To improve...
Government reveals $300m high-security data centre being built in west Auckland
The government is building a $300 million data centre to protect information that needs high security. The centre in West Auckland is the only government-owned one among about a dozen big data centres being built here. Work by 150 construction workers has been going...
Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao release latest intelligence report
As required by the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, the Ministry for the Environment is required to produce a three-yearly update about the state of land in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Ministry's Insights team has developed this report by applying structured analytic...
Diversity and Inclusion Work Package
It is a core belief, central to the Institute's strategy, that diversity, inclusion, and equity are not just ethical imperatives, but are also foundational components for achieving excellence in intelligence practice. It was this belief that led to the development of...
Lack of effective intelligence function hindered Wairarapa councils Cyclone Gabrielle response
Following the events of Cyclone Gabrielle, the three Wairarapa Councils requested an external review of their performance in supporting people across the region. The purpose of the review was to identify areas of future work to help improve the response capability of...
National Security Long-term Insights Briefing published
A new report has been published which examines the perceived long-term threats to Aotearoa New Zealand's national security. The research included government agencies, independent members of the public, a variety of ethnic and migrant communities and publicly available...