The Government will spend $27.6 million over the next two years on developing its online services.
"The igovt services provide an easy and secure way of accessing government services online and proving identity,'' Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy said.
"Using one log-on means people no longer have to remember multiple details for different sites, and being able to verify identity online saves the hassle of having to show multiple forms of ID to agencies.''
Many government agencies, including the Labour Department, New Zealand Transport Agency, Police and Internal Affairs Department, and the Auckland and Wellington city councils, are already using igovt log-ons for various online services.
"An increasing number of agencies are looking to adopt it this year for services such as applying for a new passport or changing electoral roll details. The Internal Affairs Department has entered into negotiations with New Zealand Post to expand the use of igovt services,'' Mr Guy said.
