About Internal Affairs
Welcome to the Department
The Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.
ko tā te Tari Taiwhenua he whakarato me te hono i ngā iwi, ngā hapori me te kāwanatanga ki te hanga motu haumaru, tōnui, whai mana hoki.
Contracts and tenders
Contracts and tenders awarded by the Department of Internal Affairs are posted at: Government Electronic Tender Services
Gender pay gap action plan
View or download the Department of Internal Affairs Gender pay gap action plan 2021-2022
Customer experience survey
To understand whether New Zealanders are satisfied with our services, each year the Department carries out a Customer Experience Survey.
Changes to the Births, Deaths and Marriages system in 2024
The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua will introduce a new civil registration system in 2024 as part of its 5-year-long Te Ara Manaaki programme.