Migrant Workers
Report finds migrant worker exploitation rife in NZ
More than 100 workers, interviewed over two years as part of an Auckland University study, recounted working long hours and being paid next to nothing. Audio
Study exposes exploitation of migrant workers
A study has found evidence of widespread exploitation of migrant workers, with some working up to 18-hour shifts and being paid as little as $4 an hour and in some cases nothing at all. Audio
Business ordered to pay $400k for exploiting migrant farm workers
A labour contracting business has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 for exploiting 75 farm workers.
Call to speed up migrant work visa process after quake
The head of a major steel fabricator wants Immigration New Zealand to halve the time it takes to process work visas for migrant workers.
Immigration NZ backtracks on 'off-the-cuff' figures
Immigration NZ is not saying whether it will apologise for releasing an "off-the-cuff" comment as an official tally of a transport company's migrant workers.
Migrant workers found to have been scammed thousands
An RNZ investigation has found migrant workers have been scammed thousands of dollars under the gaze of Immigration New Zealand. Audio
Filipino worker claims his farming boss kicked and abused
A Filipino worker who's only been in the country for just over month says he's fled a Southland dairy farm after being kicked and abused by his employer. Audio
Charges laid for exploiting migrant restaurant workers
As Immigration New Zealand cracks down on poor conditions for migrant workers, a union is describing some employers as 'inhuman.' Audio
Three people charged with exploiting migrant workers
Three people have been arrested and charged with exploiting migrant workers at an Auckland restaurant chain. Audio
First Fiji seasonal workers since coups arrive in Hawkes Bay
The first Fijian seasonal workers allowed into New Zealand since the military coup in 2006 have arrived in Hawke's Bay for the apple harvest. Audio
Marlborough business fined for not paying migrant worker
A Marlborough business has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 dollars in unpaid wages to a migrant worker. Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Hanging Out in Hong Kong
It's a fascinating time to find oneself in Hong Kong. With Jordan King, a Sociology Masters student at Victoria University who is a current recipient of a Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia. Audio
Dairy sector is mis-using immigration system - Helen Kelly
The Council of Trade Unions says the dairy sector is mis-using the immigration system to shut New Zealanders out of its jobs. Audio
Insight for 12 October 2014 - Is Dairy Milking Migrants?
Ian Telfer explores what is happening with dairy workers and migrant employees. Audio
Migrant worker complaints double in a year
The number of migrant workers complaining of illegal treatment in New Zealand workplaces has more than doubled in the past year. Audio
Sandalwood on Erromango
Recognised Seasonal Employment workers from Vanuatu are working in a kiwifruit packhouse and orchard operation in Pukekohe. The money they make is letting them buy solar panels and housing materials… Audio
Ideas for 21 September 2008
This week a look at temporary migrant labour schemes around the world. Audio