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.
The Department of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua
Building a safe, prosperous and respected nation
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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
Getting a Congratulatory Message (info now on Govt.nz)
Fire and Emergency Levy Discussion Document out for consultation (13/03/2017)
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)
Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking-Water
Minister's report on the review of access provisions in the BDMRR Act (20/10/2016)
Latest news
All Internal Affairs media releases
New Zealand’s newest national exhibition a hit (30/04/2017)
Changes to birth, death, marriage and civil union fees (21/04/2017)
Pokie spending patterns continue (20/04/2017)
Help preserve your local history – get it online! (11/04/2017)
Two jailed for child abuse collections (06/04/2017)
VIP Transport fleet to trial electric vehicle (29/03/2017)
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
No current announcements.
