Countering the financing of terrorism, the UN Security Council and sanctions

Countering the financing of terrorism

The Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 established the legal framework by which New Zealand gives effect to United Nations Security Council mandatory resolutions. UN member states are required to take steps to suppress terrorism.

To obtain a list of designated terrorists, or for further information on the Terrorism Suppression Act, please refer to the New Zealand Police website.

To make a report about suspicious matters or transactions that may involve a terrorist, please contact Police National Headquarters on +64 4 4602969 or +64 4 4749499.

Sanctions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is responsible for the implementation of regulations issued under the United Nations Act 1946 that give effect to UN Security Council sanctions measures. Lists of sanctioned names are available via their website.

For sanctions related enquiries or to make a report about transactions that may involve a sanctioned name, please contact The Sanctions Officer at MFAT on +64 4 4398032.

More information

Information on the Reserve Bank’s role under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 and related regulations is available from our website.

Other useful websites include:

• The UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee
• Financial Action Task Force - Terrorist Financing

Information on restricted goods is available from the MFAT website or the New Zealand Customs Service.