How can New Zealand strengthen its security and resilience in a more contested world? The Aspen NZ Security Forum brought together leaders and experts to consider the choices ahead, from Pacific security and emerging technologies to defence capability and economic resilience.

The Aspen NZ Security Forum brought together leaders and experts from across government, intelligence, defence, business and academia in Queenstown on 16 October 2026 to discuss New Zealand’s changing security environment.

The May Lookout introduces Aspen NZ's new report on the NZ-India FTA and what it opens up for New Zealand businesses, alongside a look at cybersecurity governance in an age of AI, and why trust matters more than technical knowledge in determining whether breakthrough science succeeds

New Zealand and India share a long-standing relationship, with significant opportunities to increase trade across sectors . The recent forum, Empowering Economies: A New Era of NZ-India Business Relations, bought experts from both nations together to explore how these opportunities can be leveraged for mutual growth. Hosted by the High Commission of India to New Zealand in Wellington, the discussion built on the NZ - India forums held by the Aspen Institute New Zealand, which focussed on how New Zealand can apply their skills and expertise to assist India, while also providing opportunities to strengthen and build long-term relationships between the two nations.