Department of Internal Affairs DIA
Supervises
BankingNBFC / Non-bank LendingPayments & FintechCrypto / VDAReal EstateGaming & GamblingDNFBPs (Lawyers, Accountants, Dealers)
Source pages
Who they are
The government department (Te Tari Taiwhenua) that, according to its AML/CFT pages, has supervised all AML/CFT reporting entities since 1 July 2026.
What they do
Supervises reporting entities under the AML/CFT Act and publishes sector guidance for trust and company service providers, financial institutions and casinos, lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, high value dealers, virtual asset service providers and online marketplaces. It runs the annual AML/CFT report process and takes enforcement action, including formal warnings, enforceable undertakings and court proceedings.
Key laws & regulations issued
Enforcement by this regulator
| Date | Entity | Action | Penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2024 | SkyCity Casino Management Limited (casino) | Settlement | NZD 4,160,000 | official |
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Related regulators
Others in New Zealand supervising overlapping sectors.