The National Cyber Policy Office is leading the development of a refreshed National Cyber Security Strategy due for completion in early 2015. The strategy will set the overall direction for addressing cyber security in New Zealand and outline key actions to be taken by government. Recognising that cyber is an issue that cuts across all parts of New Zealand, a partnership approach -through Connect Smart - will be central to the government's response (see connectsmart.govt.nz). Paul Ash will discuss the cyber security challenges facing New Zealand and the opportunity for all New Zealanders to contribute to becoming a world leading, secure, trusted and resilient cyber environment.