Immigration New Zealand investigating allegations of migrant sex work in Wellington 28 Apr, 2021 12:24 AM 2 minutes to read Immigration New Zealand is assessing further information relating to allegations of migrant sex workers being at a Wellington motel. Photo / File Immigration New Zealand is assessing further information relating to allegations of migrant sex workers being at a Wellington motel. Photo / File Wellington issues reporter, NZ Heraldgeorgina.campbell@nzme.co.nz Immigration New Zealand is looking into allegations of migrant sex workers being at the premises of a central Wellington motel. Deputy Head of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Stephen Vaughan confirmed an investigation was under way.
There is no suggestion the alleged migrant sex workers were emergency housing clients. A spokeswoman for Harbour City “absolutely refuted” the allegations, stating she’d never received any complaints from guests, nor was she aware of the activity. “This is an unfair attack on our business,” she said, declining to be named. Harbour City has been paid $2.5m by the Ministry of Social Development since June 2017, according to official data. Last month it was raided by police, who seized methamphetamine, cannabis and stolen property. Detective Sergeant Charlie Munro said no arrests were made. ROSS GIBLIN/STUFF Last month, Wellington police carried out a search warrant for drugs at Harbour City Motor Inn. (Video first published on March 2021).
Transtasman bubble: Tourism Industry Aotearoa says businesses can tap into pool of young workers in Australia 18 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read Thousands of backpackers in Australia could qualify for working holiday visas in NZ. Photo / 123rf Aviation, tourism and energy writer for the NZ Heraldgrant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz@gbradleynz Tourism Industry Aotearoa says businesses gearing up for the return of Australian visitors from next week will have access to an offshore pool of much-needed workers. Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that the suspension on processing Working Holiday Visas, in place since last year, will be partially lifted from Monday, when the full transtasman bubble starts, for younger foreign workers who have been in Australia during the pandemic.
Ricoh Arena plans submitted for multi-million pound transformation The stadium is set to host Commonwealth Games in 2022 Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Multi-million-pound plans to transform a major part of Ricoh Arena have been submitted to Coventry City Council. The Wasps Group is aiming to develop a new pavilion entrance at the south side of the venue, along with a Commonwealth Convention Centre in the existing lower halls. The new south pavilion - complete with reception pods and digital signage - would provide seamless access between Ricoh Arena’s Commonwealth Convention Centre and the rest of the venue, which, between them, boast more than 8,000 square metres of indoor conference and exhibition event space.
A Chinese man caught working illegally at an Auckland construction site escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation. Ten Chinese men are set to be deported for working illegally at Auckland construction sites (file photo). Photo: 123rf Two of the 10 illegal Chinese construction workers awaiting deportation were being taken to the airport last night when one escaped, said deputy head of Immigration NZ Stephen Vaughan. The man gave himself up and arrangements are being made to deport him again. One individual was deported last night as planned, Vaughan said. The other men are being held in Mt Eden Prison until dates are set for their flights out of the country.
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Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Two of the 10 men - who officials say were working illegally at construction sites in Auckland - are due to be deported at 11pm tonight - and some others in the next week, according to their lawyer. Green MP Ricardo Menendez-March, who was among a delegation to visit the men today, wants the deportations paused to allow an investigation into claims of migrant exploitation and human trafficking. But Faafoi said he had been assured the proper processes were followed and Immigration had not found any evidence of trafficking. In a statement, Faafoi said: We have been assured that the appropriate processes have been followed and Immigration NZ has not found any evidence of trafficking. Agencies are satisfied further investigations around employment and immigration breaches can be carried out without the need for the men to remain in New Zealand .
Illegal Chinese workers still in police custody, most set to leave New Zealand next month rnz.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rnz.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Illegal Chinese workers still in police custody, most set to leave New Zealand next month nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation' nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.