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Featured activities

  • Identification Standards Interim Review

    The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) seeks your views on the proposals outlined in this consultation paper for proposed changes to the Identification Standards. These proposed changes have been identified with increased use of the standards. Background The New Zealand Identification Standards (the Standards) work together to provide assurance that an organisation has the right information about the right entities, helping minimise the risk of identity...

    Closes 13 February 2026

Open activities

  • Identification Standards Interim Review

    The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) seeks your views on the proposals outlined in this consultation paper for proposed changes to the Identification Standards. These proposed changes have been identified with increased use of the standards. Background The New...

    Closes 13 February 2026

  • Simplifying Local Government

    The Government wants your feedback on a proposal for simplifying local government. This document explains what will happen if the plan goes ahead. In short, the Government proposes replacing regional councillors with a board of mayors who will work together on regional issues. This new board...

    Closes 20 February 2026