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Jailed for child sex abuse pictures
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:04 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 38-year-old Wanganui man was jailed for 11 months when he was resentenced on 10 charges of possessing objectionable publications – pictures of children being sexually abused by adults. More >>
Thumbs up for major identity initiative
Monday, 21 April 2008, 2:09 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A new online, secure service providing access to government services has received strong endorsement from potential users. This was the key finding that emerged from the recent consultation process, about the Identity Verification Service, led by ... More >>
No let up in fight against child sex abuse
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 1:05 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The sad fact is that Internal Affairs censorship inspectors are working flat out dealing with offenders trading in child sex abuse images, the Department's Deputy Secretary, Keith Manch, said today. More >>
Strong message in jailing
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 2:17 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The stiffest sentence yet for a collector and distributor of child sex abuse pictures must serve as a lesson for all such offenders, Internal Affairs Deputy Secretary, Keith Manch, said today. More >>
NZ tip uncovers international child porn ring
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 9:31 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Department of Internal Affairs censorship inspectors sparked the investigation which has netted a highly sophisticated international child pornography network spanning Australia, England, America, Canada and Germany. Twenty-two network members have ... More >>
Few people say they gamble regularly
Friday, 29 February 2008, 9:55 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Most New Zealanders gamble at least occasionally, with Lotto and Instant Kiwi / scratchies the most popular large-scale activity, according to a new survey released today by the Department of Internal Affairs. Few people reported participating in the types ... More >>
Passport fraudsters dealt to
Friday, 22 February 2008, 4:45 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Criminals attempting passport fraud can expect to be caught and face tough penalties for their crime, the Department of Internal Affairs says. More >>
Internal Affairs welcomes IRD number initiative
Friday, 15 February 2008, 9:50 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs welcomes the launch of an initiative by Inland Revenue that will offer a new, more secure service for the public applying for IRD numbers. From 18 February people can apply for an IRD number at AA centres and Postshops around the ... More >>
Barman Sentenced For Failure To Bank Profits
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 11:03 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 39-year-old Nelson barman has today been sentenced to six months home detention, and ordered to pay $77,000 reparations for theft and failing to bank gaming machine profits. More >>
Spending on pokies up slightly
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 4:23 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gaming machine expenditure in almost 1600 pubs and clubs around the country rose by just under one per cent to $245.3 million in the three months to December 31, 2007 according to figures from the Department of Internal Affairs. This compares ... More >>
Christchurch bar loses pokie licence
Friday, 21 December 2007, 4:19 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A Christchurch bar has to close its gaming machine operation after the Gambling Commission today upheld an Internal Affairs Department decision to cancel the venue licence for repeatedly failing to bank machine proceeds on time. More >>
Pokie operator loses licence
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 4:24 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Bay Foundation of Paihia has lost its licence to operate gaming machines under the Gambling Act 2003. More >>
Anti-spam raid in Christchurch
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 11:04 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs has seized 22 computers and boxes of documents from four Christchurch addresses as it investigates an international spamming operation. More >>
Department of Internal Affairs Signs With BMW
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 2:21 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs has signed a contract with BMW Group New Zealand to replace the existing chauffeur-driven VIP Transport Service fleet with a cleaner, more energy-efficient model. More >>
New Zealanders’ gambling spend is rising
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 11:06 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Releasing the annual gambling expenditure figures, the Department of Internal Affairs Gambling Policy Manager, John Markland, said that spending on the main forms of gambling increased by 2.2 per cent to $2.020 billion in 2006/07, following a decrease to $1.977 ... More >>
All Aucklanders encouraged to have their say
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 10:57 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Aucklanders will be encouraged to have their say on how they want to see their region run when the submission process begins early next year, the Royal Commission into Auckland Governance announced today. More >>
Pokie money to be repaid
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 11:45 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 49-year-old Taumarunui company director has been ordered to repay almost $44,000 to a gaming machine society after falsely claiming for work carried out at the Taumarunui Alpine Inn. More >>
Pokie money to be repaid
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 11:31 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A 49-year-old Taumarunui company director has been ordered to repay almost $44,000 to a gaming machine society after falsely claiming for work carried out at the Taumarunui Alpine Inn. More >>
Have your say about proving your identity online
Friday, 2 November 2007, 10:44 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Government is proposing a new service that will allow people to prove their identity to government agencies online and in real time to a high level of confidence. The Department of Internal Affairs is holding a public consultation on the identity verification ... More >>
Spending on pokies up again
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 4:01 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Gaming machine expenditure in 1600 pubs and clubs around the country rose almost two and half per cent to $243.5 million in the three months to Sept 30 2007 compared with $237.7 million in the previous quarter, according to figures from the government’s ... More >>
