1 Nov 2019

Labour warned of waning support from Indian community

From Morning Report, 7:18 am on 1 November 2019

The Indian community's support for Labour could be on shaky ground thanks to the government's immigration policies.

Indian community leaders say a tougher stance from Immigration New Zealand on partnership visa requirements, long application processing times and changes to parent visas are causing outrage and distress.

They're also disappointed NZ First MP Shane Jones' has gotten away scot-free for his comment that anyone who's unhappy should "catch the next flight home". 

Here's political reporter Charlie Dreaver.