23 November, 2009
New style ePassport released today
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the roll-out of a new style of ePassport from today, containing new artwork and security features.
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9 November, 2009
Asia-Pacific focus on Kiwi lotteries
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy delivered a key note address to the New Zealand's Asia-Pacific Lottery Association's conference in Auckland today.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Government takes steps to demystify data
Making sense of government data is set to become easier, thanks to a new web-based pilot project launched today, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
Sport can still receive gaming society funding
Gaming machine funding can still go to sport, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Appointments to NZ Fire Service Commission
The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy today announced the reappointment of Dame Margaret Bazley as Chair of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission and the appointment of Rt Hon Wyatt Creech as Deputy Chair.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Approval for further roll-out of igovt services
The Government has agreed that the roll-out of igovt services will continue over the next two years, following a review of the programme and a decision to explore options for commercial sector involvement, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
All Kiwis to benefit from Lotteries' record year
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy said tonight that all New Zealanders will benefit from the record profit made by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.
Read full release >>4 August, 2009
Deputy Chief Censor Reappointed
The Deputy Chief Censor of Film and Literature Nicola McCully has been reappointed to the role, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy announced today.
Read full release >>4 August, 2009
NZ fire managers to help battle Canadian wildfires
Six New Zealand fire managers will form part of a 30-strong contingent from Australia and New Zealand to help tackle the wildfires burning in Canada, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy.
Read full release >>3 August, 2009
Lottery grant to benefit Methven community
The Lottery Grants Board's Community Facilities Committee has granted $500,000 to the Methven District Heritage Association Incorporated for the upgrade of the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
Lottery Grants Board pumps $163m into community
The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has announced that over $163 million will this year be pumped back into the community from lottery profits.
Read full release >>24 July, 2009
Minister releases Internal Affairs and Justice Briefings
Hon Nathan Guy has released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from the Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Justice.
Read full release >>23 July, 2009
Minister launches Citizenship Essay Competition
‘What New Zealand citizenship means to me' is the topic of a national student essay competition launched today by Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of New Zealand citizenship.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Appointments to Lotteries & Gambling Commissions
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of a new member of the Lotteries Commission and the reappointment of two members to the Gambling Commission.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
More money to fight child abuse image trade
The campaign against the child pornography trade has received a $2.4 million boost in Budget 2009, Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth says.
Read full release >>7 April, 2009
Judy Kirk appointed to Chair Lotteries Commission
Retiring National Party president Judy Kirk has been appointed to chair the board of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.
Read full release >>2 March, 2009
Second contingent of NZ firefighters heading to Australia
A second contingent of New Zealand firefighters will fly to Australia this Wednesday to help contain the bushfires in the state of Victoria, says the Minister responsible for New Zealand's fire services Richard Worth.
Read full release >>24 February, 2009
Online access to historical NZ birth, death and marriage records
A website which provides online access to New Zealand’s historical birth, death and marriage records was today launched by the Minister of Internal Affairs Richard Worth.
Read full release >>23 February, 2009
Commemoration of 60th Anniversary of NZ Citizenship
People from all walks of life - ranging from new migrants to eminent Kiwis - will today mark the 60th anniversary of New Zealand citizenship.
Read full release >>11 February, 2009
NZ firefighters heading to Australia on Friday
New Zealand firefighters will fly to Australia on Friday [13 Feb] to help fight the devastating bushfires in the state of Victoria, says the Minister responsible for New Zealand’s fire services Richard Worth.
Read full release >>1 January, 2009
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW ZEALAND CITIZENSHIP
It's 60 years to the day [1 January 1949] since New Zealanders became New Zealand citizens in their own right.
Read full release >>28 December, 2008
Minister Expresses Sympathy at Firefighter Death
My sincerest sympathies go out to the family of the volunteer rural firefighter who died today, says the Minister responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Richard Worth.
Read full release >>10 December, 2008
Release of Briefings to Incoming Minister (Richard Worth)
Internal Affairs Minister, Land Information Minister, Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand & Minister Responsible for the National Library, Hon Dr Richard Worth has released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
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