The deputy head of Immigration New Zealand says Covid-19 may have put some foreigners in vulnerable situations, tempting them into unlawful work. Stephen Vaughan was speaking after an Immigration New Zealand visit to an Auckland commercial construction site on Tuesday ended with 10 men being taken into police custody for working unlawfully. '’Vaughan said Immigration New Zealand's operation began a year ago, with a particular focus on construction, hospitality and retail. (First published October 14, 2020)Part of the work was really to gather information on employment of migrant labour. ‘’And we’re in a position to assist people to leave New Zealand because in our view, it is those unlawful workers who are vulnerable to ... exploitative practices.’’

Source: Stuff March 23, 2021 21:45 UTC