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Temporary suspension of deportation decisions

Michael Woodhouse

I am taking steps to improve Immigration New Zealand’s decision making authority for cases involving residence class visa holders convicted of a criminal offence.

Currently, Immigration NZ has the ability to make decisions on behalf of the Minister on deportation cases for some residence class visa holders convicted of a criminal offence.

I have made my expectations very clear when it comes to deportation decisions involving offending of this nature and those expectations are not being met.

Temporary measure

So, I am temporarily suspending Immigration NZ’s decision making authority until I have confidence that the decisions being made are consistent with my expectations.

This course of action follows today’s New Zealand Herald article regarding an individual whose liability for deportation was suspended, despite the severity of the offending.

It is important we take the time to review the decision-making process to ensure the right decisions are being made.

I expect to be able to return the decision-making authority to Immigration NZ within a fortnight, provided I can be assured the decision-making process aligns with my expectations.

Michael Woodhouse is Immigration Minister of New Zealand

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