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New Zealand PM To Look Into Pacific Overstayer Petition

Chris Hipkins was questioned by RNZ Pacific over a lack of action by the government over the issue.
07 Feb 2023 19:30
New Zealand PM To Look Into Pacific Overstayer Petition
Anu Kaloti, right, from the Migrant Workers Association with migrant workers during a rally in New Zealand in 2021. Photo: RNZ Pacific

New Zealand’s new Prime Minister has agreed to look at an overstayer petition that was launched by Pacific community leaders almost three years ago.

The petition calls for pathways to residency to be established for Pasifika overstayers under compassion grounds. The petition has 11,119 signatures. The Petitions Committee recommended that Parliament take note of it.

Chris Hipkins was questioned by RNZ Pacific over a lack of action by the government over the issue.

 

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Source: RNZ Pacific

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