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Government invests in New Zealand’s security

The Budget will enable our security agencies to remain effective in a rapidly-evolving security environment, NZSIS and GCSB Minister Christopher Finlayson says.

The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) will receive new operating and capital funding of $178.7 million over four years as part of Budget 2016.

“A fundamental responsibility of the Government is to protect the safety of New Zealanders,” Mr Finlayson says.

  • Christopher Finlayson
  • NZ Security Intelligence Service
  • GCSB
  • Budget 2016

Appointment of GCSB Acting Director

GCSB Chief Legal Advisor Lisa Fong will become the Acting Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) from 15 February 2016, Minister Responsible for the GCSB Christopher Finlayson announced today.

“Ms Fong is a capable leader and I am pleased she has agreed to take on this role,” Mr Finlayson said.  

Ms Fong has held her current role since April 2013. She has also spent time as Acting General Counsel for the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. Prior to joining the GCSB, Ms Fong spent eight years at Crown Law.

  • Christopher Finlayson
  • GCSB