Current Geopolitical Threats

Adam Irish made this Official Information request to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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From: Adam Irish

Pursuant to the Official Information Act, I respectfully request the following information:

What steps are being taken to enhance the country's defense capabilities in light of current global security threats?

How does the government plan to address the potential threat of conflict with the People's Republic of China and maintain regional stability?

What is the current defense budget as a percentage of GDP and how does this compare to the recommended 2% for NATO partners?

What measures are being taken to modernize and update the country's military equipment and technology?

How does the government plan to enhance the readiness and training of New Zealand's military personnel?

What is the government's position on New Zealand's ANZUS treaty obligations and how does it plan to address these commitments in the event of a conflict?

How is the government working with international partners to enhance regional security and promote peace and stability?

What is the government's strategy for addressing the threat of cyber attacks and ensuring the country's critical infrastructure is protected?

Yours faithfully,

Adam Irish

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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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[IN-CONFIDENCE]

 

Kia ora,

 

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA)
received on 13 February 2023, copied below. We will respond to your
request within the statutory timeframes set out in the Act. If we are
unable to meet these timeframes we will notify you.

 

Your request will be managed by the Ministerial Services team within DPMC.
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Ngā mihi,

 

Ministerial Coordinator
Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Kia ora koe,

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your recent OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Ministerial Coordinator
Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Kia ora Adam Irish

 

Thank you for your OIA request which was partially transferred from the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 3 March 2023 for:

 

What is the government's position on New Zealand's ANZUS treaty
obligations and how does it plan to address these commitments in the event
of a conflict?

How is the government working with international partners to enhance
regional security and promote peace and stability?

 

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will
respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the
timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

 

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s
website.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

 

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Good afternoon

 

Please find attached a response to your request.

 

Regards

 

Corporate and Ministerial Services

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New Zealand Defence Force

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Tēnā koe Adam Irish,

 

I am writing concerning your OIA request below. This email is to advise
that we will need to extend the time limit for responding to you by 10
working days, to 18 April 2023. This is because the consultations
necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper
response cannot reasonably be made within the original time frame (section
15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers).

However, if this process is completed before 18 April, the response will
be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at:
[1]DM‑[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

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From: ESD <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 10 March 2023 11:38 am
To: [FOI #21812 email]
Subject: OIA Request

 

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora Adam Irish

 

Thank you for your OIA request which was partially transferred from the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 3 March 2023 for:

 

What is the government's position on New Zealand's ANZUS treaty
obligations and how does it plan to address these commitments in the event
of a conflict?

How is the government working with international partners to enhance
regional security and promote peace and stability?

 

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will
respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the
timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

 

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s
website.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

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Kia ora Adam,

 

Please see the Ministry’s response to your Official Information Act
request of 13 February attached.

 

Kind regards,

Ministry of Defence

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tçnâ koe Adam Irish,

 

Please see the attached information concerning your OIA request received
on 3 March 2023.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand

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From: ESD <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 10 March 2023 11:38 am
To: [FOI #21812 email]
Subject: OIA Request

 

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora Adam Irish

 

Thank you for your OIA request which was partially transferred from the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 3 March 2023 for:

 

What is the government's position on New Zealand's ANZUS treaty
obligations and how does it plan to address these commitments in the event
of a conflict?

How is the government working with international partners to enhance
regional security and promote peace and stability?

 

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will
respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the
timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

 

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s
website.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

 

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