An immigration lawyer says the errors by Immigration New Zealand are significant (file image). But in another email sent on Friday, it said partners and children of certain visa holders should not have been included. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said about a third of the 13,000 people who were sent an email about visa extensions should not have received it. The email also referred to another error in October, in which Exchange Work visa holders were mistakenly added to a mailing list about seasonal work visas for working holidaymakers. "INZ is contacting visa holders who received emails in error to clarify eligibility and apologise for any confusion caused, and to advise how they can check their immigration status.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2021 05:03 UTC