Chinese migrant construction workers tell harrowing stories of being overworked and underpaid. READ MORE:* Illegal construction workers not a sign of 'industry-wide exploitation'* No work, no pay: Sitaram Mukkumala's unhappy New Zealand story* Up to 100 Colombian refugees to resettle in MarlboroughIt comes after 10 illegal workers were deported after being found on West Auckland construction sites in March. Lucy Xia/Stuff Eight workers were taken into custody from sites on Hinaki St in east Auckland on April 27. The eight workers were taken from sites connected to the government-run Tāmaki Regeneration Project. Lucy Xia/Stuff Two workers from construction sites operated by Jalcon Homes were taken into custody on April 27 for working without a valid visa.

Source: Stuff May 08, 2021 04:30 UTC