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Terrorist Financing Prevention Efforts Ramp Up in New Zealand

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In an effort to protect all New Zealanders from terrorism and violent extremism, the country’s government has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at preventing such acts.

The Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy

The strategy focuses on reducing the threat of terrorism and violent extremism through a four-fold approach:

Understanding

  • Recognizing the importance of understanding the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism

Working Together

  • Building partnerships between government agencies, communities, and stakeholders to prevent terrorism and violent extremism

Prevention

  • Implementing initiatives aimed at preventing terrorism and violent extremism, such as:
    • Supporting communities to be inclusive and engaged
    • Reducing racism and hate speech
    • Keeping crowded places safe

Being Ready to Respond and Recover

  • Ensuring that the country is prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a terrorist attack

Initiatives and Strategies

The strategy is supported by a range of initiatives, including:

Counter-Terrorism Work Programme

  • A comprehensive programme aimed at preventing terrorism and violent extremism

Counter-Terrorism Implementation Plan

  • A plan outlining specific steps to be taken to prevent terrorism and violent extremism

National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Strategy

  • A strategy aimed at preventing the financing of terrorism

National Security System

The government has also established a National Security System, which will be activated in the event of a terrorist attack. The system brings together various agencies and stakeholders to coordinate responses and ensure that the country is prepared to respond quickly and effectively.

Online Activity and Eliminating Terrorist Content

The strategy recognizes the importance of online activity in promoting terrorist content, and has committed to eliminating such content through the Christchurch Call to Action.

Government Agency Responsibilities

Government agencies have been tasked with specific responsibilities under the strategy, including:

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

  • Connecting and coordinating New Zealand’s counter-terrorism system

New Zealand Police

  • Community engagement, prevention, intelligence gathering, and emergency response

Combined Threat Assessment Group

  • Providing terrorism threat assessments

Ministry of Defence

  • Ensuring that New Zealand’s defence activities reduce the terrorism threat to the country’s interests

Conclusion

The strategy is seen as a key part of the government’s efforts to keep New Zealanders safe from terrorist threats, and officials believe that it will help to prevent such acts in the future.