Transnational repression is now the most common form of foreign interference in New Zealand, according to the country’s domestic spy agency.
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) issued the warning in its latest Threat Assessment, while also saying there may be a high probability of a terrorist “lone wolf” attack.
The agency said it was “almost certain” of undetected espionage activity that is “harming New Zealand’s national interests.”
There is also evidence of foreign states attempting to exploit people inside both public and private sector organisations “in a deceptive, corruptive, or coercive manner,” to gain influence and further their interests….
Transnational Repression the Most Common Foreign Interference Threat in NZ, Spy Agency Warns
