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Al Jazeera
an hour ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime
The United States's Federal Bureau of Investigation has upgraded its presence in New Zealand to a standalone office in the capital, Wellington, as both governments work together to counter Chinese influence across the Asia Pacific region, the FBI's Director Kash Patel said. Patel travelled to New Zealand to open the office personally and on Thursday praised the FBI's 'strong relationship' with local law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Patel singled out US and New Zealand collaboration on issues related to China in a video shared by the US embassy. 'Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP [Chinese Communist Party] in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber-intrusions and ransomware operations and, most importantly, protecting our respective citizenry,' Patel said. The US and New Zealand are both members of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence-sharing network, which includes Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. They also collaborate on other issues such as organised crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking and child exploitation. The FBI has maintained a presence in New Zealand since 2017, but the standalone Wellington office marks a major upgrade in the US agency's presence and will oversee the bureau's work in Antarctica, Samoa, Niue, the Cook Islands and Tonga. Both governments have previously expressed concern about China's growing presence in the Pacific region and Beijing's successful campaign to expand its diplomatic and economic reach. Washington fears that the Chinese military could one day build an overseas base in the Pacific region, which has been traditionally considered the US's back yard. Minister Judith Collins, who is responsible for New Zealand's intelligence services, and the country's Police Minister Mark Mitchell both said they welcomed the FBI's decision as it would help 'keep New Zealand safe and secure'. Patel yesterday met with Collins, Mitchell and a handful of senior government ministers, including Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, according to local media. The Minister was pleased to host FBI Director Kash Patel for talks in Wellington yesterday. They discussed: -the close security relationship between New Zealand and the United States; -law and order issues facing the Pacific; and -New Zealand-US cooperation here and in the… — Winston Peters (@NewZealandMFA) July 31, 2025
AsiaOne
3 hours ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
US FBI opens office in New Zealand, World News
WELLINGTON — The FBI has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital in part to improve the United States and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Thursday (July 31). Patel said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together — countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a suboffice in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. New Zealand and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers. [[nid:719997]]
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
FBI opens standalone office in New Zealand
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers.
West Australian
4 hours ago
- Politics
- West Australian
FBI opens standalone office in New Zealand
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers.
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
FBI opens standalone office in New Zealand
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a standalone office in New Zealand's capital, in part to improve the United States' and New Zealand's ability to counter China's presence in the Pacific region. FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday said in a statement that opening a dedicated law enforcement attache office in Wellington would strengthen and enhance Washington's longstanding co-operation with one of its key partners in the southwestern Pacific. "Some of the most important global issues of our times are the ones that New Zealand and America work on together – countering the CCP (the Communist Party of China) in the Indo PACOM theatre, countering the narcotics trade, working together against cyber intrusions and ransomware operations and most importantly protecting our respective citizenry," he added in a video released by the US Embassy in Wellington. The FBI has had a sub-office in New Zealand since 2017 and the two countries work closely on policing issues including child exploitation and organised crime. NZ and the US have been working more closely together amid concerns about China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They are both members of the intelligence sharing partnership known as the Five Eyes, which also includes Australia, Canada and the UK. NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said in a statement that they welcomed the new FBI office, which they said would enhance the safety and security of New Zealanders. Patel visited New Zealand to open the office and the US Embassy statement said he also visited key government ministers.
