The Ministry for Ethnic Communities has launched a dedicated platform to access reliable information and practical resources on foreign interference.

Dubbed the Community Resilience Hub, the new portal provides most resources in more than 30 languages, including simplified and traditional Chinese, to ensure they are accessible to diverse communities nationwide.

Pratima Namasivayam, chief executive of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, said the platform marked a significant shift in how New Zealand approached foreign interference.

"One of the strongest defences against foreign interference is informed, connected and confident communities," Namasivayam said.

"The hub brings together trusted information, practical resources and tools that help communities understand risks and respond in ways that work for them."

The platform had been developed with communities in mind and informed by their experiences, she said, adding that the country's ethnic communities were a key part of efforts to combat foreign interference.

"Ethnic communities have been clear that they want practical resources and greater visibility of the risks they face," Namasivayam said.

"The hub responds to that need."

Namasivayam said the hub also reflected an evolution in the ministry's role.

"Historically, our role has often been to share information and connect communities with government," she said.

"The hub reflects a broader ambition, helping [to] build the foundations that enable communities to respond to complex challenges themselves."

The ministry unveiled a suite of digital resources to protect people from foreign interference in September 2025.

The material included information on topics such as doxing, online abuse and harassment, examples of foreign interference and details on New Zealand's government agencies.