Legislation we administer
As at September 2024, the following is a list of legislation that we administer, or enforce, classified by subject area. Please note that the list only includes primary instruments and does not include amendment acts or regulations. Some secondary legislation is not yet included in this list and will be progressively added over coming months:
- Internal Affairs
- Digitising Government
- National Library
- Archives New Zealand
- Community and Voluntary Sector
- Racing
- Ministerial Services
Internal Affairs
- Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 [ 2 ]
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act 2021
- Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships (Non-Disclosure Direction) Regulations 2008
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Fees) Regulations 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Prescribed Information and Forms) Regulations 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Registering Nominated Sex) Regulations 2023
- Boxing and Wrestling Act 1981
- Boxing and Wrestling Regulations 1958
- Citizenship Act 1977
- Citizenship Regulations 2002
- Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982
- Civil Union (Prescribed Information, Fees, and Forms) Regulations 2005 [ 1 ]
- Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908
- Electronic Identity Verification Act 2012
- Electronic Identity Verification Act Commencement Order 2013
- Electronic Identity Verification Regulations 2013
- Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Commercial Video on-Demand Levy Regulations 2021
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classifications Regulations 1994
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Take-down Notices) Regulations 2022
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Permits) Regulations 2017
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Plans) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation, Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Levy Rates and Information Requirements in Transitional Period) Regulations 2017
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Local Advisory Committees) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Offences) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017
- Gambling Act 2003
- Gambling (Casino Gambling Equipment) Minimum Standard 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
- Gambling (Class 4 Gambling Equipment) Minimum Standard 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Gambling (Forms) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Game of Chance) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Housie) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2023
- Gambling (Instant Games) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Lottery) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Non-gambling Activities) Regulations 2013
- Gambling (Prize Competition) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2022
- Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
- Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 [ 2 ]
- Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (Fees) Regulations 2005 [ 1 ]
- Inquiries Act 2013
- Identity Information Confirmation Act 2012
- Marriage Act 1955 [ 2 ]
- New Zealand Daylight Time Order 2007
- The New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1981) (Royal Warrant)
- Passport (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Passports Act 1992
- Play 3 Rules 2014
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Department of Internal Affairs and Registrar-General) Order 2019
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and Internal Affairs) Order 2014 [ 5 ]
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Registrar-General and New Zealand Police) Order 2019 [ 6 ]
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreements Facilitating Access to Information about Deaths) Order 2023
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement Facilitating Customer Nominated Services) Order 2020
- Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 [ 2 ]
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Regulations 2008
- Public Records Act 2005
- Queen's Fire Service Medal Regulations 1955 (Royal Warrant)
- Revocation of Commercial Use of Royal Photographs Rules Order 2024 (SL 2024/188)
- Royal Commission of Inquiry (COVID-19 Lessons) Order 2022
- Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019 Order 2019
- Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions Order 2018
- Time Act 1974
- Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 [ 4 ]
Digitising Government
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act 2023
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Regulations 2024
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules 2024 – consolidated version (PDF, 243KB)
National Library
- Libraries and Mechanics Institutes Act 1908
- National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna MÄtauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003
- National Library Requirement (Books and Periodicals) Notice 2004
- National Library Requirement (Electronic Documents) Notice 2006
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Regulations 2008
- National Library Requirement (Phonographic Documents) Notice 2017
Archives New Zealand
- Archives, Culture, and Heritage Reform Act 2000 (administered jointly with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage)
- Public Records Act 2005
Racing
- Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Racing Industry Act 2020
- Racing Industry Act Commencement Order 2021
- Racing Industry (Distribution of Betting Profits) Regulations 2021
- Racing Industry (Negotiations for Transfer of Surplus Venue) Regulations 2023
- Racing Industry (Offshore Betting—Consumption Charges) Regulations 2021
- Racing Industry (Racing Integrity Board) Regulations 2021
Ministerial Services
- Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 (administered jointly with Parliamentary Service)
Notes
[1] Internal Affairs administers these regulations, but the Act is administered by the Ministry of Justice.
[2] Internal Affairs enforces this Act, but it is administered by the Ministry of Justice.
[4] Internal Affairs enforces this Act, but it is administered by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
[5] Information sharing agreement between Internal Affairs and Inland Revenue, secondary legislation administered by Inland Revenue
[6] Information sharing agreement between Internal Affairs (Registrar-General) and NZ Police, secondary legislation administered by NZ Police
