National security and intelligence assessments consistently identify cyberattacks, foreign state-sponsored espionage, and financially motivated ransomware operations as among the most significant threats to New Zealand. Cyber threat actors routinely target government networks, critical national infrastructure, academic research facilities, and commercial enterprises. Beyond digital threats, New Zealand also faces severe natural disaster risks, including major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather events driven by climate change patterns.
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