The Inconsistent Usage of the Terms “Extremism” and “Terrorism” Around the Christchurch Mosque Attacks

Authors: Vandenberg, H. & Hoverd, W.
Published in National Security Journal, 12 June 2020

14 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. (2016). National Security System Handbook. Available at https://dpmc.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-03/dpmc-nss-handbook-aug-2016.pdf P. 14.

15 Terrorism Suppression Act 2002. (2019). Available at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2002/0034/latest/DLM151491.html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemedreg_terrorism+suppression+act_resel_25_a&p=1#DLM152702 , p.14.

16 Ibid., p.14.

17 Ibid., p.14.

18 Ibid., 128.

19 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. (2017). Counter Terrorism. Available at https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/our-work/counter-terrorism/

20 William Hoverd. (2017). Introduction. In W. Hoverd, N. Nelson, & C. Bradley (Eds.) New Zealand National Security: Challenges, Trends and Issues. Auckland: Massey University Press P. 32.

21 Combined Threat Assessment Group. Available at
https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/our-work/counter-terrorism/combined-threat-assessment-group-ctag/

22 Jacinda Ardern. (2018). Joint Statement by the Hon Malcolm Turnbull and Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern. Available at https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/joint-statement-hon-malcolm-turnbull-and-rt-hon-jacinda-ardern

23 Ministry of Defence. (2018). Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018. Available at https://www.defence.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/8958486b29/Strategic-Defence-Policy-Statement-2018.pdf

24 Jacinda Ardern. (2019b). Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s House Statement on Christchurch mosques terror attack. Available at https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/ministry-statements-and-speeches/prime-minister-jacinda-arderns-house-statement-on-christchurch-mosques-terror-attack/

25 Winston Peters. (2019). Winston Peters Speech to Commemorate the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. Available at https://www.nzfirst.org.nz/rt_hon_winston_peters_speech_to_commemorate_the_christchurch_mosque_attacks

26 Jacinda Arden. (2019c). Jacinda Ardern’s Christchurch Call Opening Statement. Available at https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/jacinda-ardern%E2%80%99s-christchurch-call-opening-statement

27 Jacinda Ardern. (2019a). New Zealand National Statement to United Nations General Assembly 2019. Available at https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/new-zealand-national-statement-united-nations-general-assembly-2019

28 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. (2019). Christchurch Call. Available at https://www.christchurchcall.com/

29 New Zealand Police. (2016). Advisory on Obligations to Suppress Terrorism Under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002. Available at https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/advisory-on-obligations-to-suppress-terrorism-under-the-terrorism-suppression-act-2002.pdf

30 Department of Internal Affairs. (2019). NZ Police Update Following the Christchurch Terrorist Attacks. Available at https://www.dia.govt.nz/NZ-Police-update-following-the-Christchurch-Terrorist-attacks

31 New Zealand Police. (2020). Counterterrorism. Available at https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/counterterrorism

32 Rebecca Kitteridge. (2019b). Speech: Opening Statement to the Intelligence and Security Committee. Available at https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/news/speech-opening-statement-to-the-intelligence-and-security-committee/

33 Ibid.

34 Rebecca Kitteridge. (2019a). NZSIS Welcomes Inquiry into the Christchurch Terrorist Attacks. New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. Available at https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/news/nzsis-welcomes-inquiry-into-the-christchurch-terrorist-attacks/

35 Rebecca Kitteridge. (2019c). Speech: Understanding Intelligence. Available at https://www.nzsis.govt.nz/news/speech-understanding-intelligence/