2024/2025 Annual Report
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Recent features
Going for Housing Growth - development levies (Consultation until 20 February 2026)
Simplifying Local Government - draft proposal (Consultation until 20 February 2026)
Council performance measurement (published 31 July 2025)
Disclosure of chief executive expenses - 2024-25 (published 24 July 2025)
Online Gambling Implementation Programme (updated 23 July 2025)
Crown Observer appointed to Wellington City Council (updated March 2025)
City and Regional Deals (updated February 2025)
Latest news
Hamilton IT Manager admits to sharing child sexual exploitation files (12 December 2025)
DIA cracks down on alleged illegal gambling venues - Public urged to stay alert (11 December 2025)
Five years imprisonment for child sexual exploitation material reoffender (10 December 2025)
Updates to anti-money laundering guidance, designed with protecting business in mind (2 December 2025)
Public service updates
Aotearoa:
Our public counters are open for appointment only. To book an appointment, please visit our websites below. We encourage you to apply wherever possible using our online services:
National Library and Archives NZ:
Please follow guidelines for visiting The National Library and Archives NZ
Sydney:
Our Bond Street office is open by appointment. Head to our website to book an appointment.
London:
Our London office is open by appointment only – please contact us to make an appointment.
Emergency information for DIA staff
There are currently no emergencies or announcements.
