2021年9月,新西兰收到关于澳大利亚UKUS第二支柱部门的宣布前简报。 New Zealand received a pre-announcement briefing on AUKUS Pillar Two in September 2021.

新西兰政府公布了AUKUS文件,显示在2021年9月宣布之前的晚上,它就第二支柱 (安全伙伴关系) 进行了简报. New Zealand's government has released AUKUS documents, revealing that it was briefed on Pillar Two (security partnership) the night before the announcement in September 2021. 虽然这些文件表明有可能为其他关键伙伴开放,但关于新西兰参与的决定仍然是今后根据国家利益和澳大利亚团结和团结联盟伙伴的邀请作出的决定。 While the documents suggest a possible opening for other key partners, the decision on New Zealand's involvement remains a future decision based on national interests and invitations from AUKUS partners. 工党对加入澳大利亚UKUS仍然缺乏说服力,质疑理由和潜在风险。 Labour Party remains unconvinced about joining AUKUS, questioning the rationale and potential risks.