Department Of Internal Affairs - Latest News [Page 49]
1939/40 Centennial Exhibition Revisited Online
Wednesday, 28 June 2000, 4:53 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Re-live the highlights of the extraordinary 1939/40 Centennial Exhibition by visiting the Internal Affairs Heritage Group website, NZHistorynet. More >>
New Zealand Gaming Survey Third Report Released
Wednesday, 7 June 2000, 2:12 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Results from the third report in the Department of Internal Affairs New Zealand Gaming Survey indicate that problem gamblers come from a wider cross section of society, and are more likely to be women, than they were a decade ago. More >>
Ammendment Preserves Citizenship Rights
Wednesday, 12 April 2000, 9:48 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Citizenship Amendment Act 2000, which was passed by Parliament on Friday, preserves the rights of children born overseas to a New Zealand citizen parent by giving them a further two years to register their citizenship. More >>
National Anthem On The Net
Friday, 7 April 2000, 2:19 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Internet users struck by a bout of patriotism can turn to the Department of Internal Affairs website ( www.dia.govt.nz ) for instant relief. More >>
Director of Office of Tourism and Sport Resigns
Tuesday, 28 March 2000, 11:22 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Secretary of Internal Affairs, Dr Roger Blakeley, today announced the resignation of the director of the Office of Tourism and Sport, Scott Morrison. More >>
NZ Gaming Survey First Two Reports Released
Friday, 17 March 2000, 10:29 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
A report documenting the results of fresh interviews with frequent and problem gamblers originally interviewed in 1991 was released today as part of the Department of Internal Affairs New Zealand Gaming Survey. More >>
History of Waitangi Day On NZHistory.net.nz
Friday, 4 February 2000, 9:50 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
The story of Waitangi Day, which was first officially commemorated in 1934, mirrors the development of a more politically sensitive New Zealand society in the twentieth century, according to Dr Claudia Orange , author of an online history of the event ... More >>
Australian Sesquicentennial Gift Trust Function
Tuesday, 1 February 2000, 4:08 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Oral history in New Zealand has flourished over the last decade due largely to a million dollar gift from the Australian Government to mark the sesquicentennial of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. More >>
A Policeman’s Paradise - Stable Society 1918-1945
Tuesday, 14 December 1999, 3:27 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The fourth volume in a five part history of policing in New Zealand was launched today by the Historical Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs in association with Dunmore Press and the New Zealand Police. More >>
Clerk Of The Writs : Issue Of Writs
Sunday, 24 October 1999, 3:53 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Constitutional processes leading up this year’s General Election and Citizens Initiated Referenda will begin on Writ Day, Wednesday 27 October , with the issuing of the Electoral Writs at a ceremony at the Department of Internal Affairs, Waring Taylor ... More >>
NZ Soldiers in the South African War 1899-1902
Friday, 22 October 1999, 2:09 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
National Archives has launched a special exhibition in its foyer gallery on New Zealand’s participation in the South African War. More >>
South African War Commemoration March Oct 21
Monday, 11 October 1999, 5:27 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
A march by the Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles Regiment from Karori to Queen’s Wharf on October 21 will kick off a series of events in Wellington to commemorate the centenary of New Zealand's involvement in the South African (Boer) War. More >>
Bells to Herald Millennium
Monday, 11 October 1999, 1:47 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The last carillon festival of this Millennium will bring top international performers to Wellington, highlighting the Carillon’s continuing contributions to the local soundscape. More >>
NZ's Response to the Escalation of the Vietnam War
Friday, 3 September 1999, 5:25 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
New Zealand's response to the large scale American and Australian escalation of their military effort in Vietnam in the mid-60s will be examined by Otago University historian, Dr Roberto Rabel, at next Tuesday's (September 7) Department of Internal Affairs ... More >>
Internal Affairs Bites Back At NBR
Friday, 13 August 1999, 2:18 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs has hit back at the National Business Review over a "mischevious piece of writing" concerning some restructuring within the Department. More >>
