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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Recent features
Report harmful content (updated 16 May 2022)
Long-term Insights Briefing (Feedback by 1 June 2022)
Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report (April 2022)
Appointment of a further Commission to the Tauranga City Council (22 April 2022)
Consultation on Reducing Pokies Harm (submissions now closed)
Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (HART) statistics
Changes to Māori ward and Māori constituency processes (submissions now available)
Media Content Regulatory Review
Latest news
He aha te iwi o tō pēpē? Should the Crown collect iwi affiliation data? (11 May 2022)
Young New Zealanders encouraged to Get Vocal in Your Local (12 April 2022)
New DIA Executive Director to focus on working with iwi and Māori (28 March 2022)
New Zealand led international operation into online child sexual abuse material (2 March 2022)
New executive director to lead the Review into the Future for Local Government (2 March 2022)
Public service updates
In line with Aotearoa’s new COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic lights system, Te Tari Taiwhenua has decided the best way to provide the safest possible environment for our kaimahi, customers and visitors is to require everyone entering our sites to have a valid My Vaccine Pass or be exempt due to age. More information at: www.dia.govt.nz/COVID-19
Aotearoa:
From 14 March 2022, our public counters are 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.
All visitors to our Aotearoa sites (except National Library and Archives NZ - see below for more information) will be required to show a valid My Vaccine Pass on arrival. This includes all customers and people from other agencies visiting our sites for meetings or events.
Please follow guidelines for visiting The National Library and Archives NZ during summer.
Sydney:
From 10 January 2022 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
