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Employment Court rules charging migrants for NZ jobs is illegal, even overseas

Employment Court rules charging migrants for NZ jobs is illegal, even overseas

The Employment Court has clarified that New Zealand’s ban on charging workers for employment applies even when payments are made overseas

October 21, 2026
Spike in refused study visa applications
Spike in refused study visa applications
October 15, 2026
NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas
NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas
October 12, 2026
Immigration catches up with overstayer who lived under alias for 38 years
Immigration catches up with overstayer who lived under alias for 38 years
October 9, 2026
New Funds Transfer Scheme option for Indian & other eligible international students
New Funds Transfer Scheme option for Indian & other eligible international...
October 8, 2026
Chef signs redundancy letter he couldn’t read; restaurant ordered to pay $44k
Chef signs redundancy letter he couldn’t read; restaurant ordered to pay $44k
October 5, 2026
New Parent Resident Visa selection system begins
New Parent Resident Visa selection system begins
October 5, 2026
Rogue immigration system approved visas by itself
Rogue immigration system approved visas by itself
September 30, 2026
Migrant workers paid $11 an hour as Upper Hutt car dealer faces $170,000 penalty
Migrant workers paid $11 an hour as Upper Hutt car dealer faces $170,000 penalty
September 25, 2026
India loses top Spot in New Zealand Citizenship Numbers — who is it now?
India loses top Spot in New Zealand Citizenship Numbers — who is it now?
September 22, 2026
‘Only fair’: Migrant given nine months to fund his return to Fiji
‘Only fair’: Migrant given nine months to fund his return to Fiji
September 22, 2026
Immigration NZ spent $85,000 deporting sick woman who overstayed
Immigration NZ spent $85,000 deporting sick woman who overstayed
September 18, 2026
Who can apply for NZ’s new graduate work visa? Read to Know more
Who can apply for NZ’s new graduate work visa? Read to Know more
September 15, 2026
ACT proposes major shake-up of NZ permanent residency rules if elected
ACT proposes major shake-up of NZ permanent residency rules if elected
September 1, 2026
Indian couple’s fourth refugee claim rejected as Tribunal says claims ‘border on the abusive’
Indian couple’s fourth refugee claim rejected as Tribunal says claims ‘border...
August 21, 2026
Kiwifruit labour company to pay $400,000 over migrant exploitation
Kiwifruit labour company to pay $400,000 over migrant exploitation
August 19, 2026
Major shake-up announced for Parent Resident Visa selection
Major shake-up announced for Parent Resident Visa selection
August 11, 2026
Chronological selection process for Parent Resident Visa confirmed
Chronological selection process for Parent Resident Visa confirmed
August 8, 2026
Applying for NZ residency? Hepatitis B & C removed from high-cost health list
Applying for NZ residency? Hepatitis B & C removed from high-cost health list
August 7, 2026
Four Square in Thames penalised after migrants paid for employment
Four Square in Thames penalised after migrants paid for employment
July 27, 2026
New residence rules for migrants' parents around the corner
New residence rules for migrants' parents around the corner
July 23, 2026
Palmerston North employer sentenced for migrant exploitation
Palmerston North employer sentenced for migrant exploitation
July 20, 2026
NZ citizenship test: Here's why it won't be online
NZ citizenship test: Here's why it won't be online
July 20, 2026
Indian woman granted residency after tribunal finds immigration 'error' led to unlawful stay
Indian woman granted residency after tribunal finds immigration 'error' led to...
June 21, 2026
INZ confirms final details of SMC Resident Visa & Work to Residence Visa
INZ confirms final details of SMC Resident Visa & Work to Residence Visa
June 18, 2026
Support for increased resources to combat migrant exploitation
Support for increased resources to combat migrant exploitation
June 5, 2026
Fresh post-study work visa options announced — check your eligibility
Fresh post-study work visa options announced — check your eligibility
May 29, 2026
More migrant workers to face English requirement under AEWV changes
More migrant workers to face English requirement under AEWV changes
May 25, 2026
Immigration NZ warns of scam calls targeting visa holders
Immigration NZ warns of scam calls targeting visa holders
May 19, 2026
Workers allege unpaid wages after Auckland business stopped operating
Workers allege unpaid wages after Auckland business stopped operating
May 11, 2026
Migrants line up to file citizenship applications ahead of NZ test
Migrants line up to file citizenship applications ahead of NZ test
May 8, 2026
New citizenship test to remind migrants of New Zealand values, Christopher Luxon says
New citizenship test to remind migrants of New Zealand values, Christopher...
May 7, 2026
ACT's plan to toughen immigration rules
ACT's plan to toughen immigration rules
May 4, 2026
NZ visa rejection rates hit post-Covid low — where do Indian applications stand?
NZ visa rejection rates hit post-Covid low — where do Indian applications stand?
May 1, 2026
Updates to health insurance requirements for Peak Seasonal Visa
Updates to health insurance requirements for Peak Seasonal Visa
April 17, 2026
Immigration agency to carefully assess future visa applications linked to CD Foundation
Immigration agency to carefully assess future visa applications linked to CD...
April 16, 2026
Lower Hutt restaurant fined $90K for exploiting Indian migrant workers
Lower Hutt restaurant fined $90K for exploiting Indian migrant workers
March 31, 2026
INZ shifts Family of temporary visa holder applications to new system
INZ shifts Family of temporary visa holder applications to new system
March 31, 2026
Immigration adviser struck off register after selling two scam jobs to migrant
Immigration adviser struck off register after selling two scam jobs to migrant
March 19, 2026
Deportation, asylum checks, migrant exploitation: Immigration rules set to be tightened
Deportation, asylum checks, migrant exploitation: Immigration rules set to be...
March 18, 2026
Holi event overstayers: Shibani Kashyap speaks out, INZ visa fraud probe underway
Holi event overstayers: Shibani Kashyap speaks out, INZ visa fraud probe...
March 12, 2026
Shibani Kashyap Holi: Immigration NZ confirms overstayers, Visa fraud probe underway
Shibani Kashyap Holi: Immigration NZ confirms overstayers, Visa fraud probe...
March 9, 2026
Skilled Migrant Category for 2026: Immigration NZ’s changes for migrants
Skilled Migrant Category for 2026: Immigration NZ’s changes for migrants
March 5, 2026
former licensed immigration adviser sentenced for misleading migrants
former licensed immigration adviser sentenced for misleading migrants
February 27, 2026
Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification
Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for...
February 26, 2026
New changes to employment conditions for Open Work Visas
New changes to employment conditions for Open Work Visas
February 24, 2026
'Golden visa' update announced by Immigration Minister
'Golden visa' update announced by Immigration Minister
February 13, 2026
How to detect & dodge Immigration phone scams
How to detect & dodge Immigration phone scams
January 19, 2026
Skilled migrants on path to residency warned status may change
Skilled migrants on path to residency warned status may change
January 16, 2026
Hamilton woman who exploited migrant workers sentenced to home detention
Hamilton woman who exploited migrant workers sentenced to home detention
December 17, 2025
Immigration explains health rules as Fijian-Indian mum fights to live with her son in NZ
Immigration explains health rules as Fijian-Indian mum fights to live with her...
December 4, 2025
Paeroa employers Chetna & Hitesh Dave fined for migrant worker exploitation
Paeroa employers Chetna & Hitesh Dave fined for migrant worker exploitation
December 2, 2025
Couple Sentenced Over Immigration & Identity Fraud
Couple Sentenced Over Immigration & Identity Fraud
November 18, 2025
#FightingVisaFraud: Immigration NZ Joins Int’l Partners To Fight Visa Fraud
#FightingVisaFraud: Immigration NZ Joins Int’l Partners To Fight Visa Fraud
November 18, 2025
Indian Worker In Auckland Claims $19K In Unpaid Wages
Indian Worker In Auckland Claims $19K In Unpaid Wages
November 14, 2025
On AEWV In NZ? Here’s What Migrants Need To Know
On AEWV In NZ? Here’s What Migrants Need To Know
November 8, 2025
Kiwi-Indian Parents Appeal To Immigration To Bring Son Home
Kiwi-Indian Parents Appeal To Immigration To Bring Son Home
November 3, 2025
Altered Photos Posing Challenges For NZ Immigration Advisers
Altered Photos Posing Challenges For NZ Immigration Advisers
October 27, 2025
Umesh Patel Sentenced For Immigration Fraud
Umesh Patel Sentenced For Immigration Fraud
October 24, 2025
Fijian-Indian Citizen In NZ Appeals For Husband’s Return
Fijian-Indian Citizen In NZ Appeals For Husband’s Return
October 7, 2025
84-Year-Old Iranian Woman Wins NZ Residency After Deportation Fight
84-Year-Old Iranian Woman Wins NZ Residency After Deportation Fight
October 1, 2025
Family Coming To NZ This Year? Key Tips From Immigration
Family Coming To NZ This Year? Key Tips From Immigration
September 29, 2025
Three New Zealanders Detained in US Immigration Custody
Three New Zealanders Detained in US Immigration Custody
September 26, 2025
Updated MOU To Welcome Chinese Tourists To NZ
Updated MOU To Welcome Chinese Tourists To NZ
September 26, 2025
Mum Rejoices As Son With Down Syndrome Gets Residency
Mum Rejoices As Son With Down Syndrome Gets Residency
September 24, 2025
New Residence Pathways Announced For Skilled Migrants
New Residence Pathways Announced For Skilled Migrants
September 23, 2025
Immigration NZ Introduces New Online Student Visa System
Immigration NZ Introduces New Online Student Visa System
September 16, 2025
Chch Mum Urges INZ To Let Son With Down Syndrome Return From India
Chch Mum Urges INZ To Let Son With Down Syndrome Return From India
September 8, 2025
Tougher Deportation Rules As Overstayer Numbers Unveiled
Tougher Deportation Rules As Overstayer Numbers Unveiled
September 4, 2025
New PCC Rules For Indian Visa Applicants
New PCC Rules For Indian Visa Applicants
September 2, 2025
Govt Unveils Visa To Draw Business Investors
Govt Unveils Visa To Draw Business Investors
August 27, 2025
All Your Parents Need To Apply For NZ’s Parent Boost Visa
All Your Parents Need To Apply For NZ’s Parent Boost Visa
August 22, 2025
Hamilton Man Ordered To Repay $40k For Immigration Breaches
Hamilton Man Ordered To Repay $40k For Immigration Breaches
August 19, 2025
New Visas For Seasonal Workers To Support Key NZ Industries
New Visas For Seasonal Workers To Support Key NZ Industries
August 11, 2025
Immigration NZ Responds To Spike In Asylum Cases From India
Immigration NZ Responds To Spike In Asylum Cases From India
August 6, 2025
Bill To Criminalise Migrant Exploitation Nears Deadline
Bill To Criminalise Migrant Exploitation Nears Deadline
July 25, 2025
Woman Exploited Migrant To Cover Daughter’s Cancer Medical Bills
Woman Exploited Migrant To Cover Daughter’s Cancer Medical Bills
July 24, 2025
Indian Student Visa Approvals Bounce Back After Two-Year Slump
Indian Student Visa Approvals Bounce Back After Two-Year Slump
June 30, 2025
Indian Woman Granted NZ Residency After A ‘Rare’ Ministerial Intervention
Indian Woman Granted NZ Residency After A ‘Rare’ Ministerial Intervention
June 25, 2025
Breaking: Full List Of New Indian Degrees Approved By INZ
Breaking: Full List Of New Indian Degrees Approved By INZ
June 19, 2025
‘Parent Boost’ Explained: Cost, Criteria (And Odds) Of Getting One
‘Parent Boost’ Explained: Cost, Criteria (And Odds) Of Getting One
June 17, 2025
Welcoming More Visitors From China – Govt Eases Travel To NZ
Welcoming More Visitors From China – Govt Eases Travel To NZ
June 16, 2025
Want Your Parents To Stay Longer In NZ? Here's How New ‘Parent Boost’ Visa Works
Want Your Parents To Stay Longer In NZ? Here's How New ‘Parent Boost’ Visa Works
June 8, 2025
New Zealand's Invisible Children
New Zealand's Invisible Children
June 5, 2025
'My Mother, She Is Alone': Emotional Wait After Immigration Ballot Glitch
'My Mother, She Is Alone': Emotional Wait After Immigration Ballot Glitch
June 3, 2025
Immigration Authorities Claim Success Against Organised Crime
Immigration Authorities Claim Success Against Organised Crime
June 3, 2025
Dangerous Refugees Would Be Stripped Of Residence Under New Law
Dangerous Refugees Would Be Stripped Of Residence Under New Law
May 13, 2025
Immigration Adviser Fined For Rubber Stamping Applications Of Scammed Migrants
Immigration Adviser Fined For Rubber Stamping Applications Of Scammed Migrants
May 3, 2025
Surge In 'Golden Visa' Applications And Interest
Surge In 'Golden Visa' Applications And Interest
April 14, 2025
Machines Will Take Over More Jobs At Immigration NZ
Machines Will Take Over More Jobs At Immigration NZ
March 26, 2025
Couple Found Guilty After 20-Year Immigration, Identity Fraud
Couple Found Guilty After 20-Year Immigration, Identity Fraud
March 24, 2025
Are Indians Greater Immigration Risk? Luxon Answers
Are Indians Greater Immigration Risk? Luxon Answers
March 24, 2025
Primary Teachers To Get Fast-Tracked Residency
Primary Teachers To Get Fast-Tracked Residency
February 25, 2025
AEWV Changes May Ease Hiring, But Exploitation Risks Remain
AEWV Changes May Ease Hiring, But Exploitation Risks Remain
February 25, 2025
Immigration NZ Admits It Lacks Accurate Data On Child Overstayers
Immigration NZ Admits It Lacks Accurate Data On Child Overstayers
February 25, 2025
Daman’s Case Exposes Colonial Gatekeeping Of Kiwi Identity: Expert
Daman’s Case Exposes Colonial Gatekeeping Of Kiwi Identity: Expert
February 20, 2025
Teenager Daman Kumar Granted NZ Residency, But Parents Ordered To Leave
Teenager Daman Kumar Granted NZ Residency, But Parents Ordered To Leave
February 20, 2025
Immigration Doesn't Know How Many Daman Kumar-Like Cases There Are
Immigration Doesn't Know How Many Daman Kumar-Like Cases There Are
February 18, 2025
Preventing Deportation Of NZ-Born Teen 'Sensible Thing To Do': Labour
Preventing Deportation Of NZ-Born Teen 'Sensible Thing To Do': Labour
February 18, 2025
NZ- Born Daman Kumar's Deportation To India Paused At Last Minute
NZ- Born Daman Kumar's Deportation To India Paused At Last Minute
February 17, 2025
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