New Zealand Partners With Fiji to Overhaul Intelligence Amid Cyber Security Fears

Fiji is collaborating with New Zealand to reform its security sector following US warnings regarding potential China-linked cyber intrusions in the region.

Editorial Desk

October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Wellington, New Zealand — Fiji has officially engaged New Zealand’s intelligence services to conduct a comprehensive overhaul of its fragmented security infrastructure. This strategic move comes as the United States issues warnings regarding suspected cyber intrusions linked to China, underscoring significant vulnerabilities within the Pacific island nation.

The initiative, which is being financed by the New Zealand government, involves a six-month program designed to evaluate existing intelligence frameworks. The assessment will produce evidence-based recommendations aimed at modernizing intelligence functions, governance structures, workforce capabilities, and operational protocols.

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This security cooperation is part of a broader diplomatic effort between the two nations. New Zealand Foreign Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters and Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka recently signed a renewed Duavata Partnership in Auckland, which establishes a framework for cooperation from 2026 to 2030.

The refreshed Duavata Partnership commits both countries to deeper collaboration on regional peace, democracy, economic development, and climate resilience. While the intelligence review seeks to address immediate security concerns, it also reflects a long-term commitment to regional stability under the five-year agreement.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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