27 Feb 2024

Immigration NZ criticised over lack of action to stop abuse to migrants

From Midday Report, 12:12 pm on 27 February 2024

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 quickly address a worker shortage after Covid-19 border closures.

The Public Service Commission was asked to review it after complaints some employers were abusing the system with migrants living in overcrowded housing and being left jobless.

It's just released its findings.

The Migrant Workers Association spokesperson Anu Kaloti spoke to Charlotte Cook.