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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 >>
HART Register Now Holds Data For More Than 3500 Sperm And Egg Donors
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 1:27 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Since August 2005, the Human Assisted Reproductive Technologies – or HART – register has been collecting information on donor-conceived people, their parents, and donors with a cumulative 3,337 births of donor-conceived people now registered. ... More >>
‘King’ The Top Declined Name In NZ For 14th Year In A Row
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 3:26 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua – The Department of Internal Affairs recently released the top 100 baby names in New Zealand and is now releasing the list of names that have been rejected by the Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2022. The most ... More >>
Top Baby Names 2022
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 10:13 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
After being second place in 2021, Isla is back at the top for most popular girl name in New Zealand for 2022. Isla has been in the top three every year since 2016. Oliver remains at top for most popular boy name for the 10th year in a row. [A full ... More >>
Statement About Records Breach From Chief Archivist Anahera Morehu
Friday, 16 December 2022, 4:18 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Archives New Zealand acknowledges there has been a breach of privacy in three sets of Restricted historical health records. When made aware the records were incorrectly made publicly accessible, we immediately restricted access to them. Our priority ... More >>
Increase In Scam Complaints Is Reminder To Stay Careful Online Over The Holidays
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 10:34 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) warns Aotearoa to be aware of scammers over the holidays. With Christmas and the summer holidays just around the corner, scammers have been trying to take advantage of people shopping online. ... More >>
Nominations Now Open For Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 12:15 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Nominations are open to be the second Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for children and young people. Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador supports and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities. It ... More >>
Auckland Man Sentenced To 10 Months Home Detention For The Possession And Distribution Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Monday, 12 December 2022, 2:34 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
An Auckland man who contributed to the sexual exploitation of children has been sentenced to 10 months home detention in the North Shore District Court today after being found guilty on four representative charges relating to the possession and ... More >>
