New Zealand to Limit Foreign Political Donations on Interference Concerns

New Zealand flags fly in front of The Beehive during the Commission Opening of Parliament at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand on Oct. 20, 2014. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

New Zealand moved to ban foreign donations to politicians and tighten disclosure rules for political advertising, as concerns over foreign interference intensify ahead of an election next year.

News that the legislation was introduced to Parliament on Dec. 3 was announced by Justice Minister Andrew Little in a statement.