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Migrant Bus Drivers Demand Fairer Residency Rules | Auckland News
Auckland’s migrant bus drivers took to the streets in a fiery rally demanding fairer residency rules — specifically, a lower English test threshold they say is unrealistic for their daily jobs. Facing deportation after five years if they can’t meet the strict IELTS 6.5 standard, many argue they’re already proving their worth behind the wheel and deserve to stay. The protest turned tense when a passerby insulted them, sparking a confrontation that required security intervention. While Immigration Minister Erica Stanford insists drivers knew the rules and hundreds have passed, advocates push…
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