New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs (Te Tari Taiwhenua) is a central government agency in New Zealand whose role spans a wide range of services for people, businesses, communities, and other government bodies. It oversees functions such as issuing passports and citizenship, registering births, deaths and marriages, administering the RealMe digital identity service, managing anti‑money laundering regulation, supporting local government, handling grants and community advice, and setting policies for water services and charities.

The department also acts as a steward of national archives and records, regulates and supports community trust and safety via gambling and digital safety frameworks, and promotes transparency through publication of statistics, reports, and strategic intentions. Its efforts are directed toward building a safe, resilient, and respected nation by enabling public access to vital services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating collaboration between central and local governments.

ko tā te Tari Taiwhenua he whakarato me te hono i ngā iwi, ngā hapori me te kāwanatanga ki te hanga motu haumaru, tōnui, whai mana hoki.