Privacy information

Statistical information collected

We may collect statistical information about your visit to help us improve the Site. This information is aggregated and non-personally identifying. It includes:

  • your IP address;
  • the search terms you used;
  • the pages you accessed on our Site and the links you clicked on;
  • the date and time you visited the site;
  • the referring site (if any) through which you clicked through to this Site;
  • your operating system (e.g., Windows XP, Mac OSX);
  • the type of web browser you use (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox); and
  • other incidental matters such as screen resolution, the release of your installed Flash version and the language setting of your browser.

Use of statistical information

The statistical information referred to above will be viewable by Site administrators and certain other DIA staff. It may also be shared with other government agencies.

Persistent Cookies

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Temporary cookies

The search engine on this site uses temporary cookies (files that a website transfers to your computer) to help balance the load on the website servers. Cookies on newzealand.govt.nz do not store any personal data and are deleted immediately when you close your browser. If you prefer not to use cookies, you can still use this website. Check the Help instructions in your web browser to find out how to disable cookies.

If you would like further information on what data is collected and how it is used, please email info@newzealand.govt.nz or write to:

The Privacy Officer
Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 10-526
Wellington 6143
New Zealand