COVID-19:
Information about DIA’s services. The health and safety of our people and our customers is our priority.
The Department of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
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Public service updates
Covid-19 and counter services:
Our central counter sites are open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Counter services are by appointment only. Where possible please use our online services to apply as appointments are limited (links below). Our Community Operations offices are open for staff with community access via appointment only.
For further information: COVID-19: Information about DIA's services
Local Government Covid-19 Response Unit
The Department of Internal Affairs has convened and is hosting a Covid-19 Local Government Response Unit. This dedicated working group comprises senior leadership from DIA’s Central Local Government Partnerships, Local Government Policy and Operations teams, from the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM), Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
For further information: Local Government COVID-19 response
Emergency information for DIA staff
All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1.
If you have questions about what this means for you and your mahi, please talk to your Manager.
For further information: DIA’s response to COVID-19 and information on services
