Immigration 'satisfied' at number of overstayers in NZ
New figures reveal there are almost 16,000 overstayers in New Zealand, and one immigration consultant 3 News spoke to says it's a number the country might have to accept. Politicians like talking tough on immigration, but the numbers obtained by 3 News tell another story. The number of those who illegally stay on in New Zealand seems stuck at just short of 16,000. Approximately 15,880 people are estimated to be overstaying in New Zealand. Five hundred and two were removed last year; a further 537 were issued with removal orders but haven't been deported; and 1,163 overstayers left the country voluntarily.