Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs

We’re making changes to the way we’re working during COVID-19, with the health and safety of our people, customers, and visitors our priority. All our New Zealand offices are open to the public by appointment only.

As a provision of entry, all people coming onto our sites must:

Scan in using the government issued QR code or provide contact tracing details, if you are 12 years and over
Wear a face covering
Sanitise hands on entry
Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres from others

In areas of New Zealand at Alert Level 3, our sites are closed to the public. You can still register a birth, apply for a passport or apply for a community grant online – www.govt.nz.

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

We’re making changes to the way we’re working to align with alert level guidance. Please talk to your manager and check out the COVID-19 Information Hub on our intranet to find out what the current alert level means for you and your mahi.