Minister Withholds Immigration Document | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is refusing to release a confidential document that NZ First’s Winston Peters claims proves the government is secretly altering migration rules to favor Indian applicants—something Peters says could provoke India and has already read excerpts of in Parliament. Stanford insists the document’s secrecy is protected by constitutional conventions, arguing public interest doesn’t justify disclosure. Peters demands reporters obtain it, while Stanford stands firm. The dispute highlights deeper tensions over immigration policy and New Zealand’s ties with India, with…