Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Department Of Internal Affairs for InfoPages here.
Department Of Internal Affairs - Latest News [Page 16]
Mary and John – the most popular names of all time
Friday, 15 February 2019, 11:06 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The top baby names of 2018 have been published on SmartStart, but where do Charlotte and Oliver rank on the list of most popular names “of all time”? More >>
Applications for new Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust funding
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 12:04 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Applications for new Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust funding round now open Members of the public are invited to apply to the current funding round of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust before applications close on 27 March 2019. More >>
DNA test confirms parchment is part of Treaty of Waitangi
Monday, 4 February 2019, 4:08 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A blank piece of parchment (prepared animal skin historically used for writing) believed to have been from Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been confirmed to be so, with DNA analysis proving it shares the same genetic composition as the lower part of the iconic Waitangi ... More >>
Charities Act review: community meeting dates and locations
Friday, 1 February 2019, 4:28 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs has today released the dates and locations of the community meetings for the Charities Act review. More >>
Ordering certificates online now easier than ever
Monday, 28 January 2019, 2:40 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Previously, only historical birth and death records could be easily ordered online, meaning certificates for births that occurred over 100 years ago. Death certificates could only be obtained for deaths that occurred at least 50 years ago, or if the ... More >>
2018 citizenship statistics
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 10:05 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A total of 49,428 New Zealand citizenships, by grant or descent, were registered in 2018. More >>
List of declined baby names for 2018 released
Monday, 14 January 2019, 2:44 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Under New Zealand law, parents are free to be creative when naming their baby. While there are no “banned” names in New Zealand, there are certain boundaries in place. New parents can register their child using SmartStart, an online tool providing a ... More >>
New Zealand’s most popular baby names in 2018
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 9:48 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Charlotte and Oliver remain New Zealand’s most popular baby names, taking the top spots once again in 2018. Mia and Nikau are the most loved Māori names, both overseas and here in New Zealand. The full list of top baby names is available on SmartStart, ... More >>
Tips on how to stay safe and avoid being scammed this Xmas
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 10:08 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gadgets make great gifts. Are you getting or giving a new device this Christmas? Looking for a little online entertainment over the break? The Department of Internal Affairs has some tips on how to stay safe and avoid being scammed. More >>
Five found guilty for the misuse of grant funding
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 2:36 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Yesterday, in the Manukau District Court, a Jury found four individuals and one incorporated society guilty of 21 charges of criminal offences relating to the misuse of funding from gambling grants derived from Class 4 gambling (‘pokie machines’). More >>
Inquiry Report now available on website
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:55 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction is now available in pdf and html versions on the Inquiry’s website: More >>
Inquiry panel hands over report to Government
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 12:08 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Inquiry panel today formally handed over to the Minister of Health Hon Dr David Clark, He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry. More >>
Terms of Reference set for Inquiry into Abuse in Care
Monday, 12 November 2018, 4:21 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Chair of the Royal Commission Sir Anand Satyanand has welcomed the Government’s delivery of the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into Abuse in Care. More >>
Holocaust Memorial Exhibition launches in New Zealand
Monday, 12 November 2018, 4:06 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Children’s Holocaust Memorial will be officially launched at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington on 15 November, 2018. More >>
Get Involved in the Armistice Centenary This Weekend
Friday, 9 November 2018, 3:38 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
How Your Listeners Can Get Involved in the Armistice Centenary This Weekend New Zealand commemorates the end of the First World War this weekend. Here are the details of how your listeners can get involved - including attending an event, texting a ... More >>
Third quarter pokie statistics released
Friday, 9 November 2018, 3:03 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The latest quarterly statistics on pokies in pubs and clubs released by the Department of Internal Affairs continue recent trends with increasing gaming machine profits but a decreasing number of gaming machines and venues. More >>
Updates to online passports system makes it easier to apply
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 10:16 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs have updated their online passport system, making it easier for kiwis to take and submit their own passport photos. More >>
Bells to Ring Out Across NZ for the Armistice Centenary
Monday, 5 November 2018, 7:42 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Bells to Ring Out Across New Zealand for the Armistice Centenary Belltowers throughout New Zealand will be ringing out in the Roaring Chorus – one way that WW100 is suggesting New Zealanders commemorate the upcoming Armistice Centenary – and in doing so join ... More >>
How to run a Melbourne Cup sweepstake
Monday, 5 November 2018, 10:51 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Kiwis are known for their unbridled enthusiasm for the Melbourne Cup, and for ponying up in the workplace sweepstake. More >>
De Castro-Robinson flies banner for women composers
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:15 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Women composers’ contributions to New Zealand music are celebrated at the National Library this Friday on 2 November. More >>
