About Internal Affairs

Welcome to the Department
From 1 February 2011 the Department of Internal Affairs has a new organisation structure, incorporating the National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Office for the Voluntary and Community Sector and the Government Chief Information Officer.
Our purpose
The Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.
Tō tātou Whāinga
ko tā te Tari Taiwhenua he whakarato me te hono i ngā iwi, ngā hapori me te kāwanatanga ki te hanga motu haumaru, tōnui, whai mana hoki.
Contracts and tenders
Contracts and tenders awarded by the Department of Internal Affairs are posted at: Government Electronic Tender Services