Department Of Internal Affairs - Latest News [Page 3]
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 >>
DIA Issues Formal Warning To Mills Gibbon And Co Limited For Anti-Money Laundering Non-compliance
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:22 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua - Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a formal warning to real estate agent Mills Gibbon and Co Limited under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). The Wellington branch ... More >>
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Announces The 2024 Winston Churchill Fellowships
Friday, 3 November 2023, 4:35 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Achieving better outcomes for our young people, palliative care and community-led marine restoration are just a few of the subjects covered by the 2024 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships, announced by the Trust’s Board today. The Winston Churchill ... More >>
Abuse In Care Inquiry: Archives NZ Seeks Feedback On Care Records
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 9:49 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
To protect the rights of those with experience of State care and non-state care organisations (including faith-based) and help them understand their life stories, Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand (Te Rua Mahara) wants input ... More >>
Reporting Information For Online Extremism And Terrorism Now Available In Multiple Languages
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 9:38 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Factsheets about how to report online terrorism and violent extremism are now available in te reo Māori, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Hindi and as a version for those with hearing and speech impairments. The factsheets have recently been developed ... More >>
Daylight Saving Time Starts This Sunday
Friday, 22 September 2023, 11:04 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Aotearoa New Zealand springs forward this weekend, as Daylight Saving time begins. Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am Sunday 24 September 2023. Daylight Saving time will continue until 3am Sunday 7 April 2024, when clocks will go back by one ... More >>
Celebrate National Poetry Day In The Capital
Friday, 25 August 2023, 9:32 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Exciting events headed by Poet Laureate Chris Tse will feature at the National Library in Wellington to mark National Poetry Day on Friday 25 August. Take time to celebrate and embrace the creativity poetry brings. Attend a workshop, quiz, or simply pull ... More >>
Abuse In Care Royal Commission Of Inquiry Interim Report
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 2:03 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has presented its interim report ‘Stolen Lives, Marked Souls’ to the Governor-General. The report covers abuse experienced by survivors in three Catholic Church institutions in Ōtautahi Christchurch over ... More >>
Don’t Score An Own-goal! Run A Compliant Sweepstake For The Women’s World Cup
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 9:35 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
With the Women’s World Cup having just kicked off, Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), would like to have a pre-game team talk about the rules around sweepstakes. Make it your goal not to break the rules this world cup. To ensure ... More >>
The Wind Up Of The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 2:31 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust distributed all donated funds and will be wound up. The Trust was established in March 2011 to manage funds collected through a public appeal to support recovery from the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. ... More >>
Te Tari Taiwhenua Has Released The Top 20 Māori Baby Names For 2022
Friday, 21 July 2023, 11:20 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Aroha/Te Aroha for kōtiro and Ariki/Te Ariki/Teariki for tama are the top two Māori pēpi names. Since 2013, the Department has been publishing a list of the top Māori baby names. Typically, this list has been released in early January, but going forward ... More >>
DIA Issues Formal Warning To Hills Real Estate Limited For Anti-Money Laundering Non-compliance
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:51 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), has issued a formal warning to real estate agent Hills Real Estate Limited (trading as Hills) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). Hills has ... More >>
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust NZ Applications 2023 Are Now Open
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 11:04 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Board of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust New Zealand is delighted to announce the opening of the 2023 application round for Churchill Fellowships. Applications for 2023 open on the 5 July, and close on 23 August 2023, and offer ordinary New ... More >>
Christchurch Resident Charged After Misappropriation Of Over $200,000 In Grant Funding
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:18 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Following an investigation by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), 58 charges have been filed against a Christchurch man relating to the alleged theft of over $200,000 in grant funding. The 58 charges filed against the defendant ... More >>