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Pūrongo ā-Tau 2023/2024  Annual Report 2023/2024. Image shows five hands of diverse ethnicities and genders holding each other by the forearm, woven together in a cicle

Presented to the House of Representatives pursuant to sections 39 and 40 of the Public Finance Act 1989

ISSN: 1173-8979 (Print) and ISSN: 1173-9371 (Digital)

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Our Purpose

The Department of Internal Affairs serves
and connects people, communities and
government to build a safe,
prosperous and respected
nation. 

Tō Tātou Whāinga

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.

 

 Our principles and behaviours – Mātāpono

He Tāngata

People are important to what we do and the culture we create. This principle is about people, both internal and external, being important.

Whanaungatanga

Kinship and relationships. This principle is nurtured through shared experiences and working together, which provides people with a sense of belonging.

 Manaakitanga

To manaaki is to show kindness, respect and hospitality towards others. This principle is about maintaining and nurturing relationships and ensuring people are looked after.

Kotahitanga

Expresses values of togetherness, solidarity, collective action, reciprocity and respect. Strength in unity.

 

We’re stronger together

Work as a team. Value each other.

 

We take pride in what we do

Make a positive difference. Strive for excellence.

 

We make it easy, we make it work

Customer centred. Make things even better.

 

Contents

Ngā kaupapa

 

1

Our year in review

Secretary for Internal Affairs’ foreword

Highlights

Feature story

Nature and scope of our functions

 

2

Making New Zealand better for New Zealanders

Our Outcomes Framework

New Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local government

People can easily access the services and information they need 

People’s sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New Zealand

Iwi, hapū and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient and thriving

Oranga hapū, iwi and Māori is improved through an enduring, equitable and positive Māori-Crown partnership 

  

3

A high-performing organisation and a great place to work

 

4

Māori-Crown Relations Capability

 

5

Carbon Neutral Government Programme

 

6

Annual Report of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities

 

7

Digital Executive Board Annual Report 

 

8

Financial and non-financial results

Statement of Responsibility

Independent Auditor’s report

Financial Statements – Departmental

Financial Statements – Non-Departmental

Statements of Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Non-financial Performance Statements

 

9

Appendices

Appendix A - Budget significant initiatives

Appendix B - Statistical information about the employees of Te Tari Taiwhenua

Appendix C - Asset performance

Appendix D - Approved Information Sharing Agreement reporting

Appendix E - Search and surveillance reporting

Appendix F - Glossary