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PILLAR Calls For Review Of Confucius Institutes After NZSIS Warning On University Security
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 2:22 pm | PILLAR NZ
PILLAR stressed that the NZSIS assessment does not specifically identify Confucius Institutes as perpetrators of espionage or foreign interference. However, given the experience of other universities internationally, the concerns are not unfounded. More >>
NZSIS Warns: Foreign Interference At The Forefront Of 2026 Election
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 1:38 pm | PILLAR NZ
The report notes that “The People’s Republic of China continues to be the most active at conducting foreign interference in New Zealand,” and is doing so “at scale” unlike any other nation. More >>
PILLAR's Foreign Influence Transparency Bill Enters Parliament’s "Biscuit Tin"
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 2:04 pm | PILLAR NZ
"We're proud to be contributing to our legislative system in ways that strengthen our national sovereignty, protect our civil liberties, and foster a freer, more resilient democracy," said Nathan Seiuli, Executive Director of PILLAR. More >>
Weak Policing Amendment Bill Recommendations By Justice Select Committee
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:49 pm | PILLAR NZ
At the core of PILLAR’s submission was a simple principle: new Police powers must come with sufficient guardrails to protect Kiwis’ privacy rights, particularly when those powers involve large-scale information gathering and intelligence capabilities More >>
Move-On Orders Legislation Needs Re-Evaluation
Monday, 22 June 2026, 11:57 am | PILLAR NZ
While the objectives of reducing crime, disorder, intimidation, indecency & disruption in public spaces are legitimate and important, PILLAR believes these goals can be pursued through measures that are proportionate & respectful of civil liberties. More >>
PILLAR Warns Budget 2026 Funding For Police Biometric Surveillance Raises Serious Privacy Concerns
Friday, 29 May 2026, 3:30 pm | PILLAR NZ
PILLAR says the funding announcement should give legislators, policymakers, and members of the Justice Select Committee cause for caution as they continue examining the Policing Amendment Bill. More >>
PILLAR NZ Warns Against Creation Of An Online State Regulator
Monday, 18 May 2026, 9:39 am | PILLAR NZ
PILLAR NZ warned earlier this year that proposals such as an Australian-style social media ban were unworkable and would likely pave the way for wider internet regulation. More >>
PILLAR NZ Raises National Security Concerns Over Chinese-Made Smart Vehicles
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 3:15 pm | PILLAR NZ
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has also been warning of these risks since 2024, noting that “Chinese electric vehicles are a rolling security threat.” More >>
