The Department of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs

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Building a safe, prosperous and respected nation

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Need to renew your passport?

The easiest way to renew your New Zealand passport is to apply online, you won't need to print off forms, mail us anything or visit a Passport office.

Find out how to renew your passport online

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Better Local Government

Part of the Government’s programme for improving efficiency and effectiveness in local government has been enacted with legislation passed on 5 December.

More information

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Helping business combat money laundering and terrorism financing

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act comes in to full force on 30 June 2013, with implications for some businesses.

Information for affected businesses

Money laundering

Fire Service Review

The functions and funding of New Zealand’s fire services are reviewed in a report released on 7 February 2013.

Read the Report of the Fire Review Panel

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Statement of Intent 2013-16

We directly touch the lives of many New Zealanders every day, we support the communities they live in, and we work with government agencies to transform the way they deliver their services to New Zealanders.

Read the Department's latest Statement of Intent

Department of Internal Affairs Statement of Intent 2013-16