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The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils has welcomed the Government’s announcement that there will be a “crackdown on the exploitation of migrant workers”.
- 1. New Zealand Federationof Multicultural Councils Inc. P. O. Box 1409 Wellington 6011 New Zealand, Telephone +64 4 916 9177 Fax +64 4 916 9178 Email: executive@nzfmc.org.nz Web site: www.nzfmc.org.nz Registered Charitable Trust No. CC36978 PRESS RELEASE 7 June 2013 The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils has welcomed the Government’s announcement that there will be a “crackdown on the exploitation of migrant workers”. The Federation has been speaking out about this matter for some time, so it is pleasing that Labour Minister Simon Bridges has finally admitted that “there were some serious issues in relation to migrant workers and exploitation in New Zealand”, said Tayo Aqunlejika, president of NZFMC. Mr Agunlejika also said that he looked forward to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment working with the community to address the all the issues concerning the exploitation of migrant workers. “The answer is in the community and it is imperative for the Ministry to consult and collaborate with the people (community) to get the full picture. It is those working and living with the migrant workers that can give the Ministry access into their worlds, and help overcome any cultural or language concerns that might act as barriers to Government officials. The Federation would like the Ministry to approach and engage constructively with community groups who will be happy to work and support the Minister to achieve his outcomes irrespective of their views – we all want a positive outcome. The issues are not confined to agricultural and hospitality workers on temporary work visas but cover a wide range of work environments and immigration situations, including permanent residents, international students and workers on temporary permits. Please contact Tayo Agunlejika for further details: Telephone: 02102944148 Email: tayo.agunlejika@gmail.com President: Tayo Agunlejika Ph. +64 4 528 6457 Mobile: +64 21 029 55148 Email: tayo.agunlejika@gmail.com Vice President: Priyani de Silva-Currie Ph. +64 3 546 3684 Mobile: +64 27 499 4471 Email: priyani@opus.co.nz Secretary: Alexis LewGor Ph. +64 7 348 0248 Mobile: +64 27 449 4417 Email: nzfmcsecretary@gmail.com Treasurer: Anita Mansell Ph. +64 4 566 4261 Mobile: +64 27 433 8840 Email: anita.mansell@xtra.co.nz Past President: Prem Singh Ph. +64 4 478 5652 Mobile: +64 27 448 1991 Email: premsingh111@xtra.co.nz Many peoples together for one Nation