Department Of Internal Affairs - Latest News [Page 13]
Wellbeing embraced at Internal Affairs
Monday, 9 December 2019, 10:47 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Getting the balance right and supporting the collective health and wellbeing of staff has been a focus over the past week for the 2300 staff of Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
Archives New Zealand’s first digital report is now live!
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 12:11 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Archives New Zealand, Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga has released their first ever digital report on the State of Government recordkeeping alongside its results of the survey of information management practice of public offices and local authorities ... More >>
Child sexual abuse imagery results in 29 months imprisonment
Friday, 22 November 2019, 4:56 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Richard Thomas King, 52, from Avondale was sentenced today in the Auckland District Court to two years and five months’ imprisonment for knowingly possessing and distributing child sex abuse and exploitation imagery. More >>
Last day of Royal visit
Friday, 22 November 2019, 3:05 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
People in Kaikōura will get the chance to see The Prince of Wales tomorrow afternoon during the last day of the week-long visit by The Prince and The Duchess of Cornwall. More >>
Nearly 1/3 people in social housing can’t access internet
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 5:03 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
For example, new research shows nearly one in three people living in social housing can’t access the internet. More >>
Historic Royal Visit to Waitangi
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 2:23 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds tomorrow during their week-long trip to New Zealand. More >>
Public opportunity to see The Prince and Duchess
Monday, 18 November 2019, 4:42 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Aucklanders will get a chance to see The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during a public walk in the Viaduct Harbour tomorrow afternoon. More >>
Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive in NZ
Sunday, 17 November 2019, 2:25 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in New Zealand for their week-long visit to the country. More >>
Don’t stirrup trouble this Melbourne Cup
Monday, 4 November 2019, 3:58 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Kiwis are known for their unbridled enthusiasm for the Melbourne Cup, and for ponying up a few bucks for sweepstakes. More >>
At-home registry weddings come to Wellington
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 10:48 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Wellingtonians can now skip the Registry Office and get married in a registry wedding right at home – and everything can be booked easily online! More >>
Gillian Whitehead breathes new music into taonga puoro
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 3:05 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The revival of traditional Māori musical instruments, taonga puoro, is celebrated at the National Library this week on Friday 1 November. More >>
Consultation on new ways to fund Fire and Emergency NZ
Friday, 25 October 2019, 1:34 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Consultation on new ways to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand opens The Government wants to know if there is a better way to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire and Emergency). This could include improving the existing insurance-based levy approach ... More >>
SmartStart expands service
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 10:05 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
SmartStart has expanded its service to include information and resources for children up to 6 years old! More >>
NZ company fined NZ$36,000 for unsolicited messages
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 5:28 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The New Zealand Trustees Association (NZTA) and founder, Errol Anderson, have been fined a total penalty of NZ$ 44,000 in the Auckland High Court for sending unsolicited commercial electronic messages. NZTA is required to pay NZ$ 36,000, while Mr. Anderson ... More >>
$4 million penalty for repeated non-compliance
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 4:36 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Jin Yuan Finance Ltd (Jin Yuan), an Auckland based money remitter, has been fined $4 million plus costs for repeated non-compliance under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. The High Court judgment for the penalty ... More >>
Internal Affairs urges New Zealanders to be mindful
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 2:37 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Jolene Armadoros, Director Digital Safety, says footage of the recent attack in Germany has been deemed objectionable under New Zealand law. More >>
Be diligent when renewing passports
Friday, 27 September 2019, 3:59 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs, warns Kiwis against using unofficial websites promising passport renewal services. More >>
New service available for bereaved parents
Monday, 23 September 2019, 2:38 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Whetūrangitia – a new online service supporting bereaved parents and whānau by bringing together information and resources in one place. More >>
Rangatahi take part in popular creative writing competition
Monday, 23 September 2019, 11:46 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
‘Outstanding’, ‘high calibre’ and ‘skilfully composed’ — these are some of the words used to describe the incredible creative work of our rangatahi who entered the 2019 Smart Alex competition. More >>
DIA takes civil action against two money remitters
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 11:59 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs has filed civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court against OTT Trading Group Limited, an Auckland-based money remitter, and MSI Group Limited, a Christchurch-based money remitter, under the Anti-Money Laundering ... More >>
