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
Building a safe, prosperous and respected nation
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Recent features
Strengthening our Approach to Volunteering Report (June 2022)
Recognising gender on birth certificates and gender registration process (Consultation open until 25 July 2022)
Future for Local Government Review (feedback by 30 June 2022)
Policy decisions to modernise the Charities Act 2005 (2 June 2022)
Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report (April 2022)
Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (HART) statistics
Changes to Māori ward and Māori constituency processes (submissions now available)
Latest news
Nelson man sentenced to 26 months imprisonment for possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material (15 June 2022)
New Zealanders invited to kōrero about the future for local government (13 June 2022)
Self-identification on birth certificates and registering gender for overseas born: consultation open (10 June 2022)
New Zealand and Australia collaborate in fight against spam and scam messages (8 June 2022)
Public service updates
Aotearoa:
Our public counters are currently closed as we have reduced staff capacity due to COVID-19. This closure is temporary. You can still apply for our services online: www.govt.nz
There are delays to some DIA services due to COVID-19 impacting staff capacity. Visit www.govt.nz/bdmtimeframes, www.govt.nz/citizenshiptimeframes and www.passports.govt.nz for more information.
National Library and Archives NZ:
Please follow guidelines for visiting The National Library and Archives NZ.
Sydney:
Our Bond Street office is open by appointment. Head to our website to book an appointment. Please note you will be required to show confirmation of vaccination on arrival.
London:
Our London office is open by appointment only – please contact us to make an appointment.
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 Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa, Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
For further information: Local Government COVID-19 response
