High Priority BLOCK

New-Zealand-MFAT

Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen

1,879
Sanctioned Entities
High
Severity Level
BLOCK
Required Action
Apr 19
Last Updated 2026
About This List

New Zealand MFAT consolidated sanctions list, maintained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, designates 1,879 persons and entities under autonomous Russia and UN-derived regimes whose assets must be frozen, supporting trade finance screening and onboarding checks.

Detailed Information

New Zealand MFAT Russia Sanctions Register is the official sanctions list maintained by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) under the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 and Russia Sanctions Regulations 2022.

Legal Framework: Enacted in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, New Zealand's autonomous sanctions regime allows the government to impose asset freezes, travel bans, and trade restrictions on designated individuals and entities.

Coverage: The register includes:

  • Individuals (government officials, military commanders, oligarchs)
  • Entities (banks, defense companies, state corporations)
  • Vessels (ships involved in sanctions evasion or supporting military operations)

Sanctions Types:

  • Asset freezes - prohibition on dealing with designated persons' assets
  • Travel bans - designated individuals prohibited from entering New Zealand
  • Trade restrictions - prohibitions on specific goods and services

Penalties: Violations can result in criminal penalties including imprisonment up to 7 years and/or fines up to NZ$1 million for individuals, or up to NZ$5 million for corporations.

Updates: The register is regularly updated as the sanctions regime evolves. MFAT publishes designation notices explaining why specific parties are sanctioned.

Data Source: Official New Zealand government publication from MFAT. Available at mfat.govt.nz.

List Name New-Zealand-MFAT
Full Name New-Zealand-MFAT
Entity Count 1,879 entities
Severity Level High - Primary sanctions with blocking/freezing measures
Required Action BLOCK - Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
Last Updated April 19, 2026 at 09:52 UTC (17 hours ago)
Compliance Implications

This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.