Anu Kaloti
Govt to end Migrant Exploitation Visa extension
The Migrant Exploitation Visa was launched in 2021 to help people leave bad work situations quickly, and gave them the right to work somewhere else for six months and extend at the end of that period… Audio
Immigration NZ criticised over lack of action to stop abuse to migrants
Immigration New Zealand has been criticised over a lack of adequate action to stop the risk of abuse to migrants and the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme.
The system was brought in to try and… Audio
Migrant Workers Association 'shocked' by Hawke's Bay
Police have laid rape charges against a man in Hawke's Bay, after uncovering what they say is a potential human trafficking and migrant exploitation ring. The joint investigation between police and… Audio
RNZ investigation uncovers house with large number of migrants in crammed conditions
A RNZ investigation has uncovered yet another case of large numbers of migrants crammed into a three-bedroom home in West Auckland.
The home in Massey has 17 bunkbeds, and at one point had workers… Audio
Group of exploited migrant workers told to vacate emergency housing
A group of exploited migrant workers have been told they must vacate emergency housing by ten o'clock Friday morning.
The men - many of whom paid thousands of dollars to come to New Zealand for work… Audio
Migrant worker advocates: Open visa the 'right thing to do'
Advocates for migrant workers who have been turned around at the border, or told not to travel here because they're at risk of exploitation, say they should instead be given open visas. Ten migrants… Audio
Migrants advocate doesn't believe investigation will stop exploitation
A migrants advocate doesn't think an investigation into the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme will not stop workers from being exploited.
Immigration is now under investigation over whistleblower… Audio
Majority of dawn raid targets of Chinese and Indian descent
The majority of overstayers targeted by dawn raid tactics are shown to be of Chinese and Indian descent.
The Government is being urged to consider banning or restricting out of hours immigration… Audio
Three men charged relating to Auckland dairy murder
Three men have been charged with murder in relation to the death of an Auckland dairy worker last year.
Janak Patel was killed outside the Rose Cottage Dairy in Sandringham last November sparking… Audio
Migrant Workers Association wants more crime prevention after worker death
Dairy and migrant workers are calling for better protections after the killing of a worker in Auckland.
Janak Patel, 34, was fatally stabbed outside Rose Cottage Superette, Sandringham, on Wednesday… Audio
Immigration rebalance 'elitist' - Migrant Workers Association
New Zealand borders will fully open to visitors, workers and students from August - much earlier than expected.
The Government is hoping to attract migrants in 85 hard-to-fill roles with a Green… Audio
2021: a stock-take of the immigrant experience in NZ
2021 was yet another year riddled with Covid-19 lockdowns, endless queues for MIQ spots and families separated by border closures. As the year draws to an end, we look at what this year has meant for… Audio
2021: a stock-take of the immigrant experience in NZ
2021 was yet another year riddled with Covid-19 lockdowns, endless queues for MIQ spots and families separated by border closures. As the year draws to an end, we look at what this year has meant for…
AudioWorkers helping illegal migrant scheme investigation not allowed new one-off visa
A group of Chinese migrant workers helping authorities investigate an illegal migrant scheme have been excluded from the new one-off residence offer.
Some of their fellow colleagues who are not… Audio
The government 'has ignored us'
For 165,000 people waiting to become New Zealanders, the government's recent decision to fast-track visas has come just in the nick of time. But what about those who've spent years here working and… Audio
The government 'has ignored us'
For 165,000 people waiting to become New Zealanders, the government's recent decision to fast-track visas has come just in the nick of time. But what about those who've spent years here working and…
AudioRSE exemption ‘insult' to NZ overstayers - migrant advocates
Migrant advocates say border exemptions for seasonal workers from the Pacific only add insult to injury for overstayers in New Zealand. Audio
Migrants face costly visa applications to remain in NZ
Migrants who've been in New Zealand for several years still have to go through the 'stressful and costly' task of reapplying for their visas to stay, and go from one visa to the next. Workers who… Audio
Migrant groups look ahead to border and visa rules
Migrant groups are looking ahead to what a Labour Government will do to border and visa rules.
Labour's manifesto signals an overhaul of partnership visas, reducing barriers to the parent category… Audio
Migrant workers caught in limbo with no safety net
The government's being urged to hurry up and use new powers granted under legislation passed last week that would allow migrants to work in jobs outside their visa conditions. The fast-tracked… Audio