New Zealand set to join Budapest Convention Sign in with LinkedIn 19 February 2021 | Natalie Bannerman The New Zealand government has confirmed it is joining the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention. The news was announced by Justice Minister Kris Faafoi and Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications Dr David Clark following a recommendation by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack to comply to the Convention. “Cybercrime is increasing every year. International cooperation on tackling cybercrime is essential because criminals frequently operate across borders,” said Kris Faafoi. “We cannot allow criminal activity to undermine our ability to thrive online. We need to ensure New Zealand is confident and secure in the digital world, and that we can work with others in tackling threats to online wellbeing.”