The woman's care of the children includes making sure they get to church on Sunday. The woman is the only member of her family who does not have the right to live permanently in New Zealand. "The tribunal can easily see why," tribunal member Matthew Martin said. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has granted the woman residency. A note added to the tribunal decision said the minister decided in February that the woman should be granted residency.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 12, 2026 04:55 UTC