Annual Report 2021/22
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The Department of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
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Recent features
Long-term Insights Briefing (November 2022)
Submissions on Reducing Pokies Harm consultation (October 2022)
Identity Check (20 September 2022)
Information sharing under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
Strengthening our Approach to Volunteering Report (June 2022)
Recognising gender on birth certificates and gender registration process
(Consultation submissions now available)
Future for Local Government Review
Policy decisions to modernise the Charities Act 2005 (updated 14 July 2022)
Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report (April 2022)
Latest news
Former publican found guilty after buying Audi with grant funding from pokies (18 November 2022)
Hastings man sentenced to three and half years for possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material (17 November 2022)
Formal warning to Openpay Pty Ltd for Anti-Money Laundering non-compliance (4 November 2022)
Review proposes significant changes to strengthen local government system (28 October 2022)
Public service updates
Aotearoa:
Our public counters will be open for appointment only. To book an appointment, please visit our website:
There are delays to some DIA services due to COVID-19 impacting staff capacity. For more information visit www.govt.nz/bdmtimeframes, www.govt.nz/citizenshiptimeframes and www.passports.govt.nz
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
Emergency information for DIA staff
There are no current emergencies.
