MEDIA RELEASE New Community Resilience Hub marks a significant shift in New Zealand’s approach to foreign interference Wellington, 6 August 2026 Communities across New Zealand now have a dedicated platform to access trusted information and practical resources on foreign interference with the launch of the ‘Community Resilience to Foreign Interference Hub’ (the Hub). Chief Executive of […]

Language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles The Government has extended Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) English language requirements to skill level 3 occupations. From 1 June 2026, minimum English language requirements will apply to all ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) and National Occupation List skill level 3 occupations

DRAFT MEDIA RELEASE 20 May 2026 Man charged over illegal central Auckland poker venues An Auckland man has been charged with offences in connection with running two illegal poker venues following an investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs.  These venues were masquerading as legitimate businesses and running commercial poker games in central Auckland. Appearing before Auckland District Court today, the defendant faces eight offences under the Gambling Act, including conducting illegal

MEDIA RELEASE 21 May 2026 Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships service and product fees increase from 18 June 2026   Today, the Department of Internal Affairs has announced a fee increase for its Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships (BDM) services and products.  From 18 June 2026, the prices for most services will increase by approximately 5.6%. A standard birth, death, and marriage certificate will increase from $33 to $35. Copies or electronic copies of any document will increase from $25 to

Citizenship test to be introduced for citizenship by grant applicants from late 2027 The Department of Internal Affairs is preparing to introduce a citizenship test for most people applying for citizenship by grant from late 2027, as an announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Citizenship by grant confers citizenship to applicants who have spent enough time in New Zealand and meet all the eligibility criteria. The

23 January 2026   Christchurch company & director plead guilty to illegal multi-million dollar online lottery, in NZ first A Christchurch company director has pleaded guilty to illegal gambling offences related to the largest ever illegal lottery in New Zealand, following an investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs. Appearing in Christchurch District Court today,

DIA cracks down on alleged illegal gambling venues Public urged to stay alert The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), New Zealand’s gambling regulator, has disrupted nine alleged illegal gambling venues operating in Auckland, following a series of search warrants and inspections. These venues were allegedly offering unlicensed poker games to the public, in breach of

Remuera Lions Club Charitable Trust (# CC36618) 2025 ‘World Festival of Magic’ Project Office Details p: (09) 282 4246 e: remuera@supportlions.co.nz Attention: From: Company:Date: Warm greetings to our long-standing and new Lions supporters, Your generous support of the Remuera Lions Club’s World Festival of Magic and our various local youth and community initiatives has helped