Former immigration minister Tuariki Delamere declared bankrupt

StuffNZ HeraldThe PostRNZOtago Daily Times1NewsThursday 9 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Tuariki Delamere has been declared bankrupt and stripped of his immigration consultant licence following a court battle. The bankruptcy stems from a debt involving a former client's funds from 2012. Delamere has stated his intention to appeal the decision.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 9 Oct 2025, 4:00am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 5 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Former immigration minister Tuariki Delamere bankrupt over $364,000 debt (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Former immigration minister Tuariki Delamere bankrupt, immigration licence revoked (opens in new tab)

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  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Immigration licence revoked for former minister (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News via RNZ

    Former immigration minister bankrupt, immigration licence revoked (opens in new tab)