Legislation we administer
As at September 2024, the following is a list of legislation that we administer, or enforce, classified by subject area. Please note that the list only includes primary instruments and does not include amendment acts or regulations. Some secondary legislation is not yet included in this list and will be progressively added over coming months:
- Internal Affairs
- Digitising Government
- National Library
- Archives New Zealand
- Local Government
- Community and Voluntary Sector
- Racing
- Ministerial Services
Internal Affairs
- Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 [ 2 ]
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act 2021
- Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships (Non-Disclosure Direction) Regulations 2008
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Fees) Regulations 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Prescribed Information and Forms) Regulations 1995
- Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration (Registering Nominated Sex) Regulations 2023
- Boxing and Wrestling Act 1981
- Boxing and Wrestling Regulations 1958
- Citizenship Act 1977
- Citizenship Regulations 2002
- Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982
- Civil Union (Prescribed Information, Fees, and Forms) Regulations 2005 [ 1 ]
- Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908
- Electronic Identity Verification Act 2012
- Electronic Identity Verification Act Commencement Order 2013
- Electronic Identity Verification Regulations 2013
- Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Commercial Video on-Demand Levy Regulations 2021
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classifications Regulations 1994
- Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Take-down Notices) Regulations 2022
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Permits) Regulations 2017
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Plans) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation, Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Levy Rates and Information Requirements in Transitional Period) Regulations 2017
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Local Advisory Committees) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Offences) Regulations 2018
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017
- Gambling Act 2003
- Gambling (Casino Gambling Equipment) Minimum Standard 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Banking) Regulations 2006
- Gambling (Class 4 Gambling Equipment) Minimum Standard 2004
- Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Gambling (Forms) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Game of Chance) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Housie) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2004
- Gambling (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2023
- Gambling (Instant Games) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Licensed Promoters) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Lottery) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Non-gambling Activities) Regulations 2013
- Gambling (Prize Competition) Game Rules 2004
- Gambling (Problem Gambling Levy) Regulations 2022
- Gambling (Prohibited Property) Regulations 2005
- Gambling (Venue Payments) Regulations 2016
- Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 [ 2 ]
- Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (Fees) Regulations 2005 [ 1 ]
- Inquiries Act 2013
- Identity Information Confirmation Act 2012
- Marriage Act 1955 [ 2 ]
- New Zealand Daylight Time Order 2007
- The New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1981) (Royal Warrant)
- Passport (Fees) Regulations 2015
- Passports Act 1992
- Play 3 Rules 2014
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Department of Internal Affairs and Registrar-General) Order 2019
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and Internal Affairs) Order 2014 [ 5 ]
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Registrar-General and New Zealand Police) Order 2019 [ 6 ]
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreements Facilitating Access to Information about Deaths) Order 2023
- Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement Facilitating Customer Nominated Services) Order 2020
- Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 [ 2 ]
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Regulations 2008
- Public Records Act 2005
- Queen's Fire Service Medal Regulations 1955 (Royal Warrant)
- Revocation of Commercial Use of Royal Photographs Rules Order 2024 (SL 2024/188)
- Royal Commission of Inquiry (COVID-19 Lessons) Order 2022
- Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019 Order 2019
- Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions Order 2018
- Time Act 1974
- Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 [ 4 ]
Digitising Government
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act 2023
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Regulations 2024
- Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules 2024 (PDF, 275KB)
National Library
- Libraries and Mechanics Institutes Act 1908
- National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003
- National Library Requirement (Books and Periodicals) Notice 2004
- National Library Requirement (Electronic Documents) Notice 2006
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Regulations 2008
- National Library Requirement (Phonographic Documents) Notice 2017
Archives New Zealand
- Archives, Culture, and Heritage Reform Act 2000 (administered jointly with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage)
- Public Records Act 2005
Local Government
- Ashley River Improvement Act 1925
- Bay of Plenty Harbour Board Order 1966
- Bylaws Act 1910
- Chatham Islands Council Act 1995
- Dog Control Act 1996
- Dog Control (Certifying Organisations for Disability Assist Dogs) Order 2010
- Dog Control (Microchip Transponder) Regulations 2005
- Dog Control (National Dog Control Information Database Levy) Order 2006
- Dog Control (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1996
- Ellesmere Lands Drainage Act 1905
- Freedom Camping Act 2011 (administered jointly with Department of Conservation)
- Impounding Act 1955
- Impounding Regulations 1981
- Lake Taupo (Crown Facilities, Permits and Fees) Regulations 2004
- Lake Taupō Navigation Bylaw 2017 (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Land Drainage Act 1908
- Local Authorities (Employment Protection) Order 1971
- Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968
- Local Authorities (Petroleum Tax Refund) Regulations 1971
- Local Authorities (Petroleum Tax) Regulations 1970
- Local Electoral Act 2001
- Local Electoral Regulations 2001
- Local Government Act 1974
- Local Government Act 2002
- Local Government Borrowing Act 2011
- Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009
- Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010
- Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act Regulations 2010 (Various)
- Local Government (Auckland Regional Parks) Order 2008
- Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Substitution of Single Security Document Order 2010
- Local Government (Canterbury Museum Trust Board) Exemption Order 2006
- Local Government (Alcohol Ban Breaches) Regulations 2013
- Local Government (City Rail Link Limited) Exemption Order 2017
- Local Government (Financial Reporting and Prudence) Regulations 2014
- Local Government (Infringement Fees for Offences: Southland Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaws 2009) Regulations 2009
- Local Government (Infringement Fees for Offences: Wellington Regional Navigational and Safety Bylaws) Regulations 2006
- Local Government (Infringement Fees for Offences—Environment Canterbury Navigation Safety Bylaws 2010) Regulations 2011
- Local Government (Infringement Fees for Offences—Marlborough District Council Navigation Bylaw 2009) Regulations 2011
- Local Government (Infringement Fees for Offences—Navigation Bylaws for Port Taranaki and its Approaches 2009) Regulations 2012
- Local Government (Kaipara District Council—Cancellation of By-elections) Order 2012
- Local Government (Otago Museum Trust Board) Exemption Order 2005
- Local Government (Petroleum Tax Exemption) Order 1980
- Local Government (Prescribed Form for Petition to Require Poll to Determine Whether or Not Final Proposal for Local Government Reorganisation Scheme to Proceed) Regulations 2014
- Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
- Local Government (Prescribed Form for Seizure of Property Not on Private Land) Regulations 2009
- Local Government (Rating) Act 2002
- Local Government (Remuneration Authority Levies) Regulations 2005
- Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Council-controlled Organisations Vesting Order 2010
- Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Establishment of Council-controlled Organisations Order 2010
- Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Watercare Services Limited Vesting Order 2010
- Local Government (Tauranga City Council) Order 2003
- Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024
- Local Government (Whanganui District Council) Order 2015
- Local Legislation Acts 1926-1992
- Maritime Transport (Infringement Fees for Offences - Lake Taupō Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017) Regulations 2017 [ 7 ]
- Nelson Harbour Board Order 1968
- Public Authorities (Party Wall) Empowering Act 1919
- Public Bodies Contracts Act 1959
- Public Bodies Leases Act 1969
- Rangitaiki Land Drainage Act 1956
- Rates Rebate Act 1973
- Rates Rebate (Specified Amounts) Order 2024 (SL 2024/43)
- Rates Rebate (Witnessing of Declarations) Notice 1977
- River Boards Act 1908
- Rotorua Borough Act 1922
- Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Local Government Act 2002 – Long-term Plan) Order 2023
- Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Local Government) Order 2023
- Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy— Infringement Fee and Form) Regulations 2014
- Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020
- Taumata Arowai¬–the Water Services Regulator Act Commencement Order 2021
- Taumata Arowai-the Water Services Regulator Act Commencement Order (No 2) 2021
- Taupiri Drainage and River District Act 1929
- Water Services Act 2021
- Water Services Act Commencement Order 2021
- Water Services Acts (Repeal) Act 2024
- Water Services (Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand) Regulations 2022
- Water Services (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2021
Community and Voluntary Sector
- Charities Act 2005
- Charities (Fees, and Other Matters) Regulations 2006
- Charities (Taxation and Charities Review Authorities—Appeals Process) Regulations 2024
- Community Trusts Act 1999
- Community Trusts (Boundary Adjustment) Order 2018
- Community Trusts (Boundary Adjustment) Order 2020
- Community Trusts (Fees) Regulations 2000
- Trustee Banks Restructuring Act Repeal Act 1999
- Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Act 1965
Racing
- Racing (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
- Racing Industry Act 2020
- Racing Industry Act Commencement Order 2021
- Racing Industry (Distribution of Betting Profits) Regulations 2021
- Racing Industry (Negotiations for Transfer of Surplus Venue) Regulations 2023
- Racing Industry (Offshore Betting—Consumption Charges) Regulations 2021
- Racing Industry (Racing Integrity Board) Regulations 2021
Ministerial Services
- Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 (administered jointly with Parliamentary Service)
Notes
[1] Internal Affairs administers these regulations, but the Act is administered by the Ministry of Justice.
[2] Internal Affairs enforces this Act, but it is administered by the Ministry of Justice.
[4] Internal Affairs enforces this Act, but it is administered by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
[5] Information sharing agreement between Internal Affairs and Inland Revenue, secondary legislation administered by Inland Revenue
[6] Information sharing agreement between Internal Affairs (Registrar-General) and NZ Police, secondary legislation administered by NZ Police
[7] Internal Affairs administers these regulations, but the Act is administered by the Ministry of Transport
