The Department of Internal Affairs: - What's New
New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs : What's New Skip to Access Key assignments for this site
Skip to the content of this page
Skip to other pages in this section
Skip to site wide navigation
Skip to links for help with this site
Logo of the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs

Home

Careers

Services

About us

What's new

Legal

Forms

Resources

Other pages in this section

 

Return to top of page Content area

Index


Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 forms part of a legislative package that will implement the first tranche of reforms to New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulatory regime. The new law formally recognises that effective control of money laundering and crime that leads to it needs collaboration between the financial sector and government.

Births, Deaths & Marriages Online
Birth, Death and Marriage records website, where you can search and order New Zealand Government historical records for births, deaths and marriages and order non-historical records.

Briefings to Incoming Ministers
Briefing papers for the 2008 incoming Government, and the 2009 incoming Minister of Internal Affairs.

Citizenship Education
Citizenship Education information for New Zealand school children and teachers.

Citizenship Online Calculation Tool
Answer simple questions to help you decide whether you satisfy the requirements for New Zealand Citizenship by Grant. Please note this is not an application form.

Confidential Listening and Assistance Service
Terms of Reference for the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service to support victims of abuse in state care.

Statement of Intent 2010-13
Department of Internal Affairs Statement of Intent 2010-13.

Guidelines for authorisation to certify disability assist dogs
Guidelines for authorisation to certify disability assist dogs under the Dog Control Act 1996.

Evidence of Identity Standard
Evidence of Indentity Standard developed by the Department of Internal Affairs.

Guiding Principles for the Use of Biometric Technologies
Principles developed by the Cross Government Biometrics Group (CGBG), an inter-agency government group chaired by the Department of Internal Affairs, to be used by agencies to inform decision making when considering biometric technologies for identity-related business processes. They are best applied early in the scoping, analysis and design phases of a project.

igovt Identity Verification Service
The igovt Identity Verification Service is a way for people to verify their identity to government agencies online and in real time up to a high level of confidence using an igovt ID. This would be like showing someone your passport to prove who you are. Instead a similar process is happening online.

Online identity services commercial relationships
The Department of Internal Affairs wants to hear from organisations interested in commercial relationships with it regarding igovt services, and has issued an Invitation to Present Commercial Opportunities (IPCO).

Gaming Statistics
Gaming expenditure statistics, machine numbers, society numbers, percentage of machines by society.

Government decisions relating to the review of Environment Canterbury 2009-10
Cabinet papers and minutes on the Government's decisions relating to the review of Environment Canterbury , proactively released by the Minister of Local Government.

Independent review of Environment Canterbury
Findings of independent review into Environment Canterbury under the Resource Management Act and the Local Government Act, released by Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide, 19/02/2010.

Lottery Significant Projects Fund
Summary of application process and criteria for Lottery Significant Projects Fund grants, with links to forms and further information.

NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund
A Lottery Community Committee established to support public events associated with the Rugby World Cup 2011

2010 Gazettes
New Zealand Gazette On-Line - 2010 Gazettes.

Ministers' expenses
Information about travel and accommodation expenses for members of the Executive, administered by Ministerial Services in the Department of Internal Affairs. This information on the expenses of members of the Executive is provided on a quarterly basis.

Performance Improvement Framework Assessment
Department of Internal Affairs undertook this Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) formal assessment as part of the PIF pilot, led by the State Services Commission (SSC).

Te Whakamotuhaketanga Hapu
Summary of the Te Whakamotuhaketanga Hapu evaluation, conducted by the Department of Internal Affairs, with a link to an electronic version of the Executive Summary of the evaluation report.

Appointments to the New Zealand Racing Board
Appointments to the New Zealand Racing Board, including nomination form and a list of members, effective from 1 November 2009

Improving Local Government Transparency, Accountability and Fiscal Management - Cabinet Paper (April 2009)
Fiscal Management Cabinet paper (EGI (09) 44) and accompanying Cabinet minutes

Local government transparency, accountability and financial management
Reforms to improve the transparency, accountability and financial management of local government. These decisions will lead to changes to the Local Government Act 2002.

Local Government Information Series
A series of reports providing information and analysis about local government in New Zealand

Information about on-line registration for travellers to the United States (mandatory from 12 January 2009)
New Zealanders travelling to the United States without a visa must obtain on-line authorisation to travel at least 72 hours before departure, under a new automated system, which becomes mandatory from 12 January 2009.

New Style ePassport
The Department of Internal Affairs has released a new style ePassport containing new security features and new artwork.

New Style ePassport Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers about the new style ePassport, with new security features and new artwork.

Press Releases
News releases from the Department of Internal Affairs.

Identity Assurance Framework
Identity Assurance Framework published by the Department of Internal Affairs, November 2008.

Rates Rebate Scheme
Information on the Government's Rates Rebate Scheme, including details on the changed thresholds which came into effect on 1 July, 2008.

Government Decisions in Response to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance
Cabinet papers and other background documents related to the Government's response to the report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, released consistent with the Official Information Act 1982.

Government Decisions on Auckland Governance: Water Issues
The Minister of Local Government has directed the Department of Internal Affairs to post Cabinet papers and minutes on the Government's decisions on 'Auckland Governance: Water Issues' on its website. These papers are released consistent with the Official Information Act 1982.

Integration of Archives New Zealand, National Library of New Zealand and the Department of Internal Affairs
Information about the New Zealand Government's integration of the three agencies: Archives New Zealand, National Library of New Zealand and the Department of Internal Affairs.

Community Development Scheme
Summary of the Community Development Scheme, administered by the Local Government and Community Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs.

Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation
Link here to a copy of the strategy developed by the Department of Internal Affairs for evaluating the roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities of local government as defined by the Local Government Act 2002, the Local Electoral Act 2001, and the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Background summary information, how to apply and application form for the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust.

Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS)
Introduction to Community Organisation Grants Scheme, administered by the Local Government and Community Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs, with link to Grants Online.

Lake Facilities Development Proposals
There is a Crown allocation of $34,000 for expenditure on boating facilities at Lake Taupo. The Lake Facilities Planning and Development Forum advises the Department of Internal Affairs on appropriate expenditure of the allocation. Proposals can be made to the Forum. Link here to the approved criteria and application form.

Pacific Provider Development Fund
The Pacific Provider Development Fund (PPDF) was established by the Lottery Grants Board to strengthen Pacific community groups’ ability to operate in an effective and accountable way, and to improve their access to fund from other lottery committees.

Return to top of page
Links for help with this site

Site map

Search

Help

Contact us

Email us

newzealand.govt.nz

Return to top of page

Last updated: 22/04/2005