Immigration
Workplace tensions simmer over local and migrant pay rates
Workers are finding out their overseas colleagues are being paid more, with companies and lawyers saying it is brewing discontent in the workplace.
Riches to rags: The inside story of an exploitation scandal
It was a scheme Ross Berry hoped would make millions. Instead, 40 hungry men wound up crammed in a house, and his business is in ruins.
Ethnic communities deliver mixed verdict on immigration reform
Community leaders have welcomed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme but warn that more work still needs to be done.
Immigration changes to target 'unsustainable' migration
The government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
Immigration changes to target 'unsustainable' migration
The government is bringing in immediate changes to the accredited employer worker visa.
Immigration New Zealand strengthens law enforcement tools to combat exploitation
Infringement penalties to employers who exploit migrant workers to come into effect on April 11.
Accredited employer work visa flaws spread to health sector
Around 20 nurses holding accredited employer work visas claim to be jobless at a time when the country is struggling to deal with a shortage of healthcare workers.
Allegations of migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says there are currently 178 active investigations on accredited employers underway.
Exploitation allegations at an Auckland restaurant reflect mammoth immigration challenge ahead
Migrant workers continue to enter country on dubious accredited employer work visas despite 2023 reforms to tighten immigration settings.
The big winners and losers of the immigration shake-up
Analysis - It took three months to reverse a 'light touch' approach that saw some buy jobs for up to $50,000.
Limited scope of work visa review dismays immigration groups
Immigration advocates call for the process to be more carefully scrutinised if it is to be free of abuse.
Tauranga kiwifruit orchard labour contractor pleads guilty to charges
Exploitation charges follow a joint investigation in 2020 after Zespri reported allegations that workers were being exploited.
Migrant worker felt 'like a prisoner' working long hours for free at hospitality job
A young migrant who worked long hours for free at a Central Otago hospitality business says she felt "like a prisoner" during her nine months in the job.
‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return home
The 32-year-old came to New Zealand with big dreams as a teenager but has been hiding from authorities after losing residential status in 2017.
India’s Foreign Ministry issues warning over fake overseas job scams
The agency says there has been a significant rise in the number of overseas job seekers that are being cheated by unregistered recruitment agents.
Migrant workers settling down slowly after struggling for months
After enduring months in crowded houses without jobs, some workers have finally started to settle down in New Zealand.
Auckland bar and restaurant owner arrested on migrant exploitation charges
A 53-year-old was arrested Friday after a search warrant was executed at an address linked to migrant exploitation involving three individuals.
Chinese migrant workers ensnarled in crowded Auckland accommodation
Workers and accredited employer at loggerheads over living conditions in Massey.
Immigration New Zealand vigilant of potential asylum claim abuse
With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.
Asians largest contributor to New Zealand’s population growth
Migrants from India, the Philippines and China are adding extra heft to the country's annual population growth, latest figures from Stats NZ show.