The Department of Internal Affairs plays a key role in managing the central government/local government interface. The wide range of activities the Department is involved in reflects the continued purpose of serving and connecting citizens, communities and government to build a strong, safe nation.
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In 2003 the Department of Internal Affairs held a series of workshops that focused specifically on Treaty of Waitangi issues and the Maori provisions of the Local Government Act 2002. These notes are based on feedback from those workshops and may assist in the development of implementation strategies. They are not formal advice from the Department of Internal Affairs.
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The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board was set up by Parliament to distribute the proceeds of state lotteries to the New Zealand community. Lottery Grants are available for different types of projects and services. Each stream of funding is managed by a separate committee made up of individuals from the community with specialist skills and knowledge.
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The Local Government and Community Branch administers and provides information and advice on nine community grants or funding schemes to support local initiatives, community services and community-based youth development.
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These trusts and fellowships are managed by the Department of Internal Affairs Local Government and Community branch
Trusts and fellowships include
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Find out about gaming machine societies that distribute grants to community groups.
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The Visits and Ceremonials Office of the Department of Internal Affairs hires the flags of most countries of the world for indoor or outdoor events such as conferences, functions, and parades in New Zealand.
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The Visits and Ceremonial Office manages VIP visits including Guest of Government visits and VIP co-ordination, State and ceremonial occasions and commemorative events.
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Ever wondered why we have daylight saving? A brief history of daylight saving can be found here.
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One of the roles of the Department of Interal Affairs is to make sure that New Zealand's censorship legislation is enforced, and so help protect people from material that is injurious to the public good.
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The Department of Internal Affairs site provides a selection of useful links to other websites related to Internet safety, censorship and child safety issues, including some interactive sites for children.
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Find out more about the Department of Internal Affairs here.
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The Department of Internal Affairs facilitates contact between local authorities and government agencies involved in the Community Outcomes Processes.
This website provides local authorities with quick and easy access to information from more than 60 government agencies. The website also contains publications, news, notice of events, and links.
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Find out more about local councils and how they are working with communities to enhance social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being, now and for the future.
