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How many people, if any, were found to be unlawfully in New Zealand as a result of Operation Indigo broken down by nationality, gender, age, visa type and violation?

Answered Question 20135 (2026)
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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many people, if any, were found to be unlawfully in New Zealand as a result of Operation Indigo broken down by nationality, gender, age, visa type and violation?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised one person was identified as unlawful. It is not in the public interest to provide further information in order to protect the person's privacy.