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Toolkit for community organisations
Community organisations play a vital role in supporting communities and driving positive change. Because of their important work and connections, community organisations in New Zealand can be targeted by foreign states conducting foreign interference.
This toolkit is designed for everyone in your community organisation — from leaders and board members to staff and volunteers. It offers practical tips and checklists to help you recognise risks and safeguard your organisation.
To learn more, check out the Toolkit. It is available in both a downloadable PDF format and an online version below.
This information is intended to provide general guidance and promote understanding.
In the toolkit
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About this toolkit
Keeping your community organisation safe from foreign interference
Key actions for guiding your organisation
Building a speaking up culture
Policy health check
Key practices for staying vigilant
Key practices for managing gifts, funding and donations
Due diligence
Key practices for strengthening IT and device security
How to report to authorities
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There are more than 200 ethnic groups in New Zealand but only some are likely to experience foreign interference.
Ethnic communities can receive unwanted and unnecessary attention from foreign states and their supporters.
Resources for communities about foreign interference are available on the Ministry for Ethnic Communities website in 30 languages.
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Each year NZSIS publishes its independent assessment of the threats of foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism and terrorism facing New Zealand.
There is also advice on how to respond if you notice concerning behaviours or activities.
Learn more: New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment
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PSR have resources and case studies that outline the potential risks for different groups and advise how to protect individuals, organisations, and assets.
Learn more: Resources | Protective Security Requirements
Examples of foreign interference impacting community organisations
It is available in both a downloadable format and an online version.