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Hit Play On Musical Treats At National Library
Monday, 20 May 2024, 10:00 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
An interactive installation of musical wonder has been installed on the ground floor of the National Library in Wellington. It will be on display for the month of May to celebrate NZ Music Month. More >>
Statement On Independent Assurance Review
Friday, 17 May 2024, 4:02 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
An independent assurance review of the management of an urgent passport application in late March 2024, related to DJ Fred Again, has been completed. More >>
Man And Company Charged With Conducting Illegal Gambling After Generating Over $11 Million In Illegal Online Lotteries
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:09 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
It is alleged the defendants personally benefitted from selling illegal lotteries via online platforms with prizes like high value cars, boats, caravans, cash and a freehold house on offer. More >>
Statement On Passport Processing Times
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 1:58 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
DIA expected and planned for the system upgrade to temporarily affect productivity and passport timeframes, but the effect was sharper and more prolonged than expected. This prompted the establishment of a dedicated team to identify and resolve any issues ... More >>
Auckland Man Sentenced To Home Detention For Pokies Gambling Grant Fraud
Monday, 13 May 2024, 11:58 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
At the time of the offending, Mr Ape ran Hoop Star Basketball Academy and submitted fraudulent grant applications that represented over $75,000 in fictitious costs. More >>
Formal Warning Issued To PSB For Non-compliance With AML/CFT Act
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 11:21 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Mr Brinsley failed to meet AML/CFT obligations relating to the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of an AML/CFT programme. An AML/CFT programme is required to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with that business. More >>
Enforceable Undertaking Issued To ABC Accounting Services Limited After Continued Non-Compliance
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:38 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has accepted an enforceable undertaking agreement from ABC Accounting Services Limited (ABC) under section 81 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). More >>
Christchurch Publican Pleads Guilty After Misappropriation Of Over $180,000 In Grant Funding
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 3:35 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Christchurch man, Mark Cini, (59), has pled guilty to 39 charges related to the theft of over $180,000 in class 4 gambling grant funds derived from ‘pokie’ machines, following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). ... More >>
Kaikōura Man Formally Charged For Alleged Role In NZ SMS Scams
Monday, 8 April 2024, 5:46 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man was formally charged last week for his alleged role in the large-scale scamming of New Zealanders through SMS scam messages, following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The ... More >>
Lower Hutt Man Convicted Of Illegal Gambling And Money Laundering Charges, Assets Seized
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 4:34 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Thomas Mackay Taniwha appeared today in the Wellington District Court and was fined $16,500, following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Taniwha pled guilty to three illegal gambling charges under the Gambling ... More >>
Two New Zealand Investigators Receive Commendation From UK’s National Crime Agency
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:07 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Two investigators in the Digital Child Exploitation Team at Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) have been awarded a commendation from the Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/8aaf78420321d8788b84.jpeg" ... More >>
Man With Extensive Criminal Record Sentenced To Over 21 Months’ For Possessing Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:18 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
47 year-old Tokoroa man, Kelvin Bush, has been sentenced to one year, nine months and fourteen days’ imprisonment after appearing at the Tokoroa District Court today, following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust Fund Open For Applications
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:59 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust Fund is open for applications from communities, iwi, hapū and marae in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Coast and Hawkes Bay regions and the Tararua district. The Trustees have decided to target ... More >>
Reoffending Taranaki Man Sentenced To 3.5 Years Imprisonment For Possessing Over 8500 Images Of CSEM
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:06 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
On Wednesday 28 February 2024, 79 year-old Ōpunake man, John Hubbard, was sentenced to 3.5 years imprisonment after appearing at the New Plymouth District Court, following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). John ... More >>
Term Of The NZ Poet Laureate Award Extended
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 12:58 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
National Library of New Zealand has extended the term of the current New Zealand Poet Laureate , Chris Tse, for a third year. Acting on the advice of the Poet Laureate Advisory Group, the Library has extended the position from a two-year tenure to a ... More >>
Over 1 Million Websites Blocked, And 47 Investigations Conducted In 2023
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 8:50 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
2023 statistics from the Digital Child Exploitation Team at Department of Internal Affairs, Te Tari Taiwhenua, have been released showing 47 investigations into child exploitation were undertaken, which led to finding 2,966,773 pieces of material and ... More >>
Department Of Internal Affairs Holds SkyCity Accountable For AML/CFT Compliance
Friday, 16 February 2024, 6:34 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Department of Internal Affairs, Te Tari Taiwhenua (DIA) has filed civil proceedings against SkyCity Casino Management Limited (SkyCity) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act), in order to help uphold ... More >>
Te Rā O Waitangi - Waitangi Day Activities At The National Library
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 11:24 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A range of exciting activities have been planned for the public to commemorate Te Rā o Waitangi – Waitangi Day this year at the National Library in Wellington from 9am to 4pm, Tuesday 6 February 2024. Come and visit He Tohu , a joint exhibition ... More >>
8 People Charged After DIA Uncover Corrupt Network In Hawke’s Bay Gambling Sector
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 12:46 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Eight people Have been charged with a range of offences under the Gambling Act 2003 and Crimes Act 1961, after a Department of Internal Affairs investigation found a network of corruption in the Hawke’s Bay region, involving collusion between class ... More >>
Top Baby Names For 2023 Unveiled: A Snapshot Of Kiwi Naming Trends
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 11:10 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs is delighted to announce the release of the annual list of the most popular baby names in New Zealand for 2023. This eagerly awaited compilation showcases the naming trends that have captured the hearts of ... More >>
