Daylight saving starts this election weekend
New Zealand daylight saving commences on Sunday 24 September 2017 when clocks go forward one hour at 2.00 am to become 3.00 am.
The Department of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua
Building a safe, prosperous and respected nation
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He Tohu now open!
The permanent exhibition of New Zealand's founding constitutional documents is free to the public at the National Library on Molesworth and Aitken Streets in Wellington.
Fresh new Citizenship website
All our New Zealand Citizenship information is now available on the Govt.nz website
Apply for passports online now
You can now apply online for:
First time adult passports
Adult renewals
Child renewals
Recent features
Annual Forecast Passport Issuance Volumes (2017-18)
Three Waters Review (25/07/2017)
Getting a Congratulatory Message (info now on Govt.nz)
Pokie Proceeds: Building Strong Communities
This online booklet includes stories and tips on how best to apply for pokie grants.
Final Report of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service (10/11/2016)
Latest news
Privacy investigation complete (15/09/2017)
The Department has investigated whether any Ministerial Services staff received or passed on information regarding the Rt Hon. Winston Peters’ superannuation matter.
The investigation process included a search of digital records and a series of interviews with Ministerial Services staff. It found that five Ministerial Services employees had received the information before it was reported by media. There was no evidence that the information was provided to media or third parties by these staff members.
The Department takes privacy seriously, and upholding the confidentiality of information forms part of the Code of Conduct all employees sign.
If further information comes to light, the Department will undertake further inquiries as necessary.
All Internal Affairs media releases
Most popular Māori baby names for 2016 (14/09/2017)
Formal warning to Equity Trust International Ltd (05/09/2017)
Update: Public Services
DIA’s public counter for Passports, Citizenship and Births, Deaths and Marriages enquiries is currently at the National Library building, lower ground floor, corner Molesworth & Aitken St, Wellington.
Opening hours – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, except Wednesdays, when it is open 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).
Phone numbers are the same.
We encourage customers to use our online services where possible:
The National Library is open during its usual opening hours.
Archives New Zealand's Wellington building (Mulgrave Street) is open to the public. Archives regional offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin are open as usual.
Emergency information for DIA staff
There are currently no notices.
