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Lawyer: New Zealand has a major immigration problem on its hands

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 Sep 2023, 7:19AM
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Photo / Alex Burton

Lawyer: New Zealand has a major immigration problem on its hands

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 Sep 2023, 7:19AM

An immigration lawyer says New Zealand has a major problem on its hands. 

Over the weekend, Immigration Minister Andrew Little met with Nepalese and Indian community leaders, following revelations 188 employers are being investigated for migrant exploitation and breaching visa rules. 

It's alleged migrant workers are paying thousands for non-existent visas and jobs. 

Aaron Martin told Mike Hosking things kicked off when the accredited employer visa system began, and he's never seen this level of scamming in his 26-year career. 

A review of the scheme was announced last month. 

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