Department of Internal Affairs

Department of Internal Affairs We strengthen connections and reduce harm for New Zealanders. Ka whakakaha tātau i ngā honohononga me te whakaiti i te mamae mō te iwi o Aotearoa.

We use social media to share the latest information and updates from the Department. Our followers can expect to receive regular updates covering some or all of the following:

- New content on our other digital channels (news, publications, media releases, campaigns etc)

-Information about our products, services and activities, which includes content from Archives NZ, National Library of New Zea

land and other Government Departments.

- We may follow/like organisations and individuals that are relevant to our organisation. This does not imply endorsement or guarantee the accuracy of their information. Posts made by others to our social media channels are the responsibility of that person or organisation. They don't necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the Department. Moderation:

We welcome your comments and interactions but we have two simple rules for a safe social community:
1) Be respectful to others; and
2) In the interest of maintaining a safe space for all New Zealanders, harmful content will be hidden or removed. This includes misinformation, swearing, hate speech, trolling and spam. If harmful content is repeatedly posted, then you may be banned or blocked.

Service update: Wednesday 9 SeptemberDue to industrial action, some of our services will operate a reduced service.Passp...
08/09/2026

Service update: Wednesday 9 September

Due to industrial action, some of our services will operate a reduced service.

Passport, Citizenship, RealMe, and Births, Deaths and Marriages
• Contact centre closes at 12pm
• Public counters close at 1pm
• Emergency passports remain available: passport.govt.nz

Katherine Mansfield Reading Room (National Library Wellington)
• Closes at 1pm

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Some things just go together.A birth certificate is your child's official record of birth and can help whenever they nee...
08/09/2026

Some things just go together.

A birth certificate is your child's official record of birth and can help whenever they need to prove who they are later in life. 👶📄

If loving passports is wrong, we'd rather not be right 🇳🇿😌
01/09/2026

If loving passports is wrong, we'd rather not be right 🇳🇿😌

It's Gambling Harm Awareness Week, and we sat down in the podcast studio with Shayne from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu ...
31/08/2026

It's Gambling Harm Awareness Week, and we sat down in the podcast studio with Shayne from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora to discuss what to look out for, and where to go for help.

An interview with Shayne Nahu (Health NZ) about Gambling Harm Awareness Week

To ensure citizenship services remain sustainable and continue to reflect the cost of delivery, application fees will in...
27/08/2026

To ensure citizenship services remain sustainable and continue to reflect the cost of delivery, application fees will increase from today.

The change is driven by rising operating costs and investment in service improvements.

Before you apply, make sure you check all citizenship eligibility requirements and have the documents you need.

Find out more at: https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/

26/08/2026
Your Monday morning reminder. ✨🐱
23/08/2026

Your Monday morning reminder. ✨🐱

19/08/2026

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45 Pipitea Street
Wellington
6011

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

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