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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 >>
New Self-identification Process Makes It Easier To Amend Registered Sex On A New Zealand Birth Certificate
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 3:27 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A new self-identification process – offering a more accessible and inclusive way to amend the sex registered on a New Zealand birth certificate – is now live, Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs announced today. The self-identification ... More >>
Anahera Morehu Appointed As Permanent Chief Archivist
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 3:42 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Anahera Morehu (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu) has been appointed to the permanent role of Chief Archivist at Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand (Archives NZ). Chief Archivist Anahera Morehu. Credit: Mark ... More >>
Sustainable Future A Key Priority For Libraries’
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 11:15 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
On 13 and 14 June 2023, leaders across the library and information sector have gathered in Wellington for the Sustainable Impact Symposium. The purpose of this symposium is to provide feedback on the Strategic partnership grants from the New Zealand Libraries ... More >>
DIA Warns Scammers Over ‘toll’ Scam
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 12:12 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Stop what you’re doing and hand yourself in, is the message to scammers responsible for the ‘toll’ scam, from Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The ‘NZTA toll’ phishing scam has been circulating Aotearoa New Zealand since ... More >>
DIA Issues Formal Warning To Arizto Limited For Anti-Money Laundering Non-compliance
Friday, 2 June 2023, 12:06 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a formal warning to real estate agent Arizto Limited (trading as Arizto) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). Arizto failed to meet ... More >>
Consultation Opens On Regulatory Reform For Safer Media And Online Platforms
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 4:16 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Proposed reforms to modernise the way media and online platforms are regulated in New Zealand have been announced today by Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department Internal Affairs. Consultation is now open on the proposals for New Zealanders to have their say. Safer ... More >>
Passport Fees To Increase From 25 May 2023
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 2:03 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The second of three planned increases in passport and travel document application fees will come into effect from 25 May 2023, DIA’s Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery and Operations, Maria Robertson, announced today. From 25 May 2023, the ... More >>
DIA Releases First Annual Digital Messaging Transparency Report
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:19 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The first annual Digital Messaging Transparency Report from Te Tari Taiwhenua, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has been released today. The report details outcomes of spam and scam investigations undertaken by DIA, including volumes and nature of reporting, ... More >>
Next National Reading Ambassador Named!
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 9:27 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Alan Dingley, Librarian at Palmerston North Intermediate School, has been named as the next Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for children and young people. Alan is a passionate advocate and school librarian who communicates the joy and transformation ... More >>
2022 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report Released
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 9:44 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has released its annual Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report for 2022. This report will help the New Zealand public to better understand how DIA works to identify and address online violent ... More >>
New Registrar-General Of Births, Deaths And Marriages Appointed
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 1:00 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Russell Burnard has been appointed as the new Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. The appointment follows the resignation of current Registrar-General Jeff Montgomery, who is taking up a new role as the Civil Registration Adviser at ... More >>
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Announces The 2023 Winston Churchill Fellowships
Friday, 27 January 2023, 12:18 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Film production, archaeological repositories and diabetic foot care are just a few of the subjects covered by the 2023 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships, announced by The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board today. The Winston Churchill ... More >>
