Andrew Hampton
Andrew Hampton is the Director-General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), responsible for overseeing New Zealand's national security and intelligence operations. Recently, he made headlines by warning about China's growing influence in the Pacific region, raising concerns over strategic agreements that could enhance China's economic and security ties with Pacific Island countries. His comments have sparked a diplomatic response from China, which accused him of spreading misinformation and urged him to avoid a Cold War mentality in his assessments of China's role in the region.
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Andrew Hampton, the Director-General of the NZSIS, warned of a deteriorating global threat environment.
We can’t wait another three years to talk about national security – John Howard, Tim Ewing-Jarvie
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Andrew Hampton is the chief of the Security Intelligence Service who commented on the Bondi terror attack.
Bondi terror attack could have happened in NZ, Security Intelligence Service chief Andrew Hampton saysNew Zealand· 2026-03-04Director-general of the SIS Andrew Hampton discussed the potential for domestic violent extremist attacks.
Bondi Beach attack: NZ Police, intelligence agencies warned businesses and venues of extremist threats at crowded spaces in September reportNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Andrew Hampton stands by security vetting of Jevon McSkimming for his ‘Top Secret Special’ clearance.
Spy chief Andrew Hampton stands by security vetting of Jevon McSkimming for his ‘Top Secret Special’ clearanceNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Andrew Hampton, Director-General of the country’s human intelligence agency NZSIS, was one of the officials who received the gifts.
FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws
United States· 2025-09-30
Director general of the SIS Andrew Hampton warned about the potential for domestic violent extremist attacks.
Police, intelligence agencies warn businesses and venues of extremist threats at crowded spacesNew Zealand· 2025-09-17New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Director-General Andrew Hampton said the threats need to be taken much more seriously than they are currently.
NZ facing tough security environment, report says
Taiwan· 2025-08-21Andrew Hampton, the director-general of the SIS, emphasized the need for more vigilance against terror threats.
Terror threat level: NZ Security Intelligence Service spy agency warns Kiwis need to step up to combat terrorNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Andrew Hampton is the director of New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service who warned about China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Čína obvinila šéfa novozélandskej spravodajskej služby zo šírenia neprávd
Slovakia· 2025-03-13
