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The 2024 Security Threat Environment report emphasises rising risks from foreign interference, espionage, and violent extremism—posing both external and internal threats that demand enhanced countermeasures.

Summary

  1. China's espionage in New Zealand’s Chinese communities is a concern.
  2. Recruitment threats arise through business and networking.
  3. Strategic competition extends beyond China and traditional partners.
  4. Public awareness of the evolving security landscape is a key goal.
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