AML/CFT National Strategy 2026-2030

On 13 February 2026, the Government launched a new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy 2026-2030. The Strategy, which comes into effect on 1 July 2026, is designed to protect communities, strengthen law enforcement, and make compliance simpler and more targeted for businesses. 

Industry has provided valuable input into the development AML/CFT National Strategy and work programme, which sets the foundation for continued collaboration with industry. A summary of industry feedback can be found here:

Consolidated feedback from National Strategy workshops - August 2025 [PDF, 171 KB]

In addition, industry and the wider public have been consulted on the design and final proposed structure of the levy.  Consultation on the levy proposals was open from 11 March – 10 April.  The consultation document and closed consultation webpage is available at:

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism: Levy Proposals [PDF, 719 KB]

AML/CFT Levy Proposals - Ministry of Justice - Citizen Space(external link)

Developed in consultation with industry, the Strategy sets out the Government’s plan and vision to create a world class AML/CFT system that makes it easy to do business and hard to commit crime. 

The initiatives and outcomes, set out in the associated work programme, will be led the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Internal Affairs and the New Zealand Financial Intelligence Unit of the New Zealand Police. These agencies will be supported by other agencies working to a common vision towards the Government’s targets of reducing violent crime and providing regulatory relief to businesses. 

AML/CFT National Strategy 2026-2030 [PDF, 2.7 MB]

AML/CFT Work Programme 2026-2030 [PDF, 276 KB]