Estimated 8000 modern slavery victims in New Zealand

Saturday 4 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 4 Oct 2025, 7:54pm

An anti-trafficking expert suggests there may be 8000 modern slavery victims in New Zealand, disputing lower figures. The minister responsible for fighting organised crime has stated that stronger action is required to improve the country's response to human trafficking.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 4 Oct 2025, 7:03pm

   NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 4 Oct 2025, 7:54pm

   Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report finds (opens in new tab)

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