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Question 20108 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), since 01 January 2015, how many persons considered to be "fleeing", if any, where Immigration Compliance Officers relied on section 328 of the Immigration Act 2009, were later confirmed to be…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that immigration records show no such instances.

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Question 20109 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), what examples, scenarios, or case studies, if any, were given to Immigration Compliance Officers regarding what constitutes “fleeing” under section 328 of the Immigration Act 2009?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Compliance officer core training addresses how to implement the provisions of section 328. There are training modules that Compliance officers must complete and these cover the range of core competencies for all…

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Question 20110 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), is “fleeing” assessed solely on observed behaviour, or are officers required to establish intent before relying on section 328 of the Immigration Act 2009?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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If the Member is able to provide me with an example where the observed behaviour of "fleeing" does not establish an intent to flee then I will be better placed to answer his question.

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Question 20111 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), what specific conduct, if any, may lead an Immigration Compliance Officer to conclude that a person is “fleeing” during a compliance encounter?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The most common synonym for flee is "run". Other synonyms include: depart, escape quickly, move evasively, take off, and leave with haste.

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Question 20112 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), can a person be considered to be “fleeing” where they do not know that the individual approaching them is an Immigration Compliance Officer?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Immigration Compliance Officers wear uniforms and clearly identify themselves by showing their immigration warrant card.

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Question 20113 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), does Immigration New Zealand distinguish between “fleeing” and a person merely walking away, declining engagement, leaving a workplace, or exercising a right not to answer questions, and if so, how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the member to my answer to WPQ 20109 and my earlier answer to WPQ 6242.

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Question 20114 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), how many Immigration Compliance Officers, if any, currently hold powers relating to detention under the Immigration Act 2009, broken down by region?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised there are currently 54 in total nationally. This includes 25 in Auckland, 4 in Hamilton-Tauranga, 7 in Porirua-Napier, and 18 in Christchurch-Nelson teams.

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Question 20115 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), what reviews, if any, has Immigration New Zealand undertaken, of whether ethnicity, nationality, language ability, or migrant-associated workplaces may influence compliance officers’ assessments of…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Immigration New Zealand is always alert to any concerns regarding bias in their assessments and exercise of compliance powers. There is agency-wide training on how to identify and avoid unconscious bias, and concerning…

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20116, 20169, 20170 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), what criteria, if any, distinguish “reasonable suspicion” from ordinary nervousness, reluctance to engage, language difficulties, or cultural differences during immigration compliance encounters?

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    What guidance, if any, is provided to Immigration New Zealand officers to ensure that requests for identification or nationality information are exercised consistently with the New Zealand Human Rights Act 1993?

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    What guidance, if any, is provided to Immigration New Zealand officers to ensure that requests for identification or nationality information are exercised consistently with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that all Compliance officers receive extensive training including on the powers they have under the Immigration Act 2009 what types of observations and behaviours may contribute to forming 'good cause to suspect' in the range…

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Question 20117 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Further to Written Question 6242 (2026), since 01 January 2021, how many complaints, if any, relating to immigration compliance officers stopping, questioning, or approaching individuals based on perceived suspicious behaviour have been…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20132 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2021, how many immigration compliance operations, if any, conducted roadside stops, checkpoints, or the stopping of vehicles for immigration-related purposes, broken down by operation name and activity type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Immigration officers do not have a general stopping power.

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Question 20133 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2021, what immigration compliance operations, if any, similar to Operation Indigo have been undertaken in the past five years, broken down by date of operation, sectors targeted, number of Full Time Equivalent staff…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20134 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many employers, if any, were investigated or subject to enforcement action as part of Operation Indigo, broken down by violation and enforcement action taken?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Immigration Compliance is considering issuing an infringement notice for one employer.

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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?

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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.

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Question 20136 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many people, if any, were approached, questioned, or asked to provide identification as part of Operation Indigo, broken down by nationality, visa type, ethnicity, gender, and age?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20137 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the total cost of Operation Indigo, broken down by staffing, travel, accommodation, operational, and contractor costs?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20138 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    In relation to Operation Indigo, how many Immigration New Zealand staff or officers, if any, were involved in the operation, broken down by position name and agency involved?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that 4 Compliance officers were in attendance and 1 Compliance manager who attended for some of the operation.

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Question 20139 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Ministry made of the comparative rates of overstaying or immigration non-compliance between visitor visa holders and entrants from visa waiver countries?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Information on overstayers has been publicly available on the Immigration New Zealand website for the last nine months. The top five overstayer nationalities by % are Tonga, Samoa, Malaysia, Fiji, and India. Of these Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and…

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Question 20141 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 01 January 2021, how many people from visa waiver countries, if any, were identified as having breached their visa conditions after entry into New Zealand broken down per year by nationality?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20161 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 01 January 2021, how many, if any, of the visitor visa applications declined on bona fide grounds, were from visa waiver countries, broken down by nationality and year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20162 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2021, how many applications, if any, for a visitor visa were declined on the grounds that the applicant was not considered to be bona fide, broken down per year by nationality, gender, and age?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20163 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Will data be collected on the ethnicity or citizenship status of persons subject to immigration compliance identity requests under the proposed amendments to section 280 of the Immigration Act 2009, and if so, for what purpose?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Immigration is exploring options to collect and report on information relevant to the proposed amendments to section 280 of the Immigration Act 2009.

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Question 20164 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Will Immigration New Zealand officers be required to record the grounds relied upon when requesting identification or nationality information under the proposed amendments section 280 of the Immigration Act 2009, and if so, how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that all operational activity must be supported by contemporaneous notes and recorded in INZ systems to ensure transparency and accountability. An immigration officer exercises powers under section 280 will be required to…

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Question 20165 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2015, how many deportation liability notices, if any, were issued to temporary visa holders for breaches of visa conditions, broken down by visa category, breach type, ethnicity, gender, and age?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that since 1 January 2015 Compliance has issued Deportation Liability Notices under IA09 s157(5)(a) to 322 individuals. I refer the Member to the attached document for this information.

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Question 20166 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What evidence, if any, demonstrated that existing employer compliance, accreditation, and deportation liability processes were insufficient prior to the introduction of the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the member to the information provided in the materials released [link:…

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Question 20167 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2015, how many New Zealand citizens or residents, if any, have been asked by Immigration New Zealand officers to provide proof of identity, nationality, or country of birth during immigration compliance activities broken…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Compliance does not collect information on New Zealand citizens or Permanent Resident Visa holders.

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Question 20168 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken regarding the likelihood that New Zealand citizens or residents may be asked to identify themselves during immigration compliance operations under the proposed amendments to section 280 of the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that no specific assessment have been undertaken on the likelihood of New Zealand citizens and residents being asked for identity-based information under the proposed amendments to section 280 of the Immigration Act 2009, as…

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Question 20171 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken regarding the proportionality of applying detention or compulsory identification powers to temporary visa holders who may have committed minor or technical breaches of visa conditions?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the member to the information provided in the materials released to support the introduction of the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill, including the collated Regulatory Impact Statements.

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Question 20172 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2020, how many incidents, if any, involved Immigration New Zealand officers requesting individuals to provide their nationality, country of birth, or identity documents under section 280 of the Immigration Act 2009, broken…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that this information is not available in an easily reportable format. It is not in the public interest to divert staff from their core duties to manually collate this information.

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Question 20018 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 4 May 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 20019 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during week of 4 May 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20020 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of 4 May 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 20021 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 4 May 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 20022 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.

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Question 20023 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 20024 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employment Work Visa during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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For the week commencing 4 May 2026, I received advice on English language requirements for AEWV skill level 3 occupations. In addition, I received updates on key timelines measures for the final week in April, monthly insights for AEWV…

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Question 20025 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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A general update.

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Question 20026 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 4 May 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 4 May 2026 to 10 May 2026 was NZ$5,535,891 (excluding GST).

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Question 19925 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…

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Question 19241 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 4 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of Immigration.…

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Question 19242 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 19243 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 4 May 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 19334 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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None

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Question 19335 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 19336 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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None.

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Question 19054 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 27th April 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 19055 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during week of 27th April 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 19057 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 27th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 19058 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of 27th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 19059 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.