Nelson nurse fights deportation of autistic son after visa rejection

Wednesday 24 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 24 Dec 2025, 11:16am

In this story Immigration New Zealand, Chris Penk

Immigration New Zealand has denied a residency pathway for five-year-old Aidhan Nithin, citing potential costs to health and education services. The boy's father, a Nelson nurse, is now seeking a Section 61 bid to prevent his son's deportation. Local political support has emerged following the decision.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 24 Dec 2025, 8:36am

   Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZWed 24 Dec 2025, 8:47am

   Nurse's autistic son could face deportation after visa rejected (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 24 Dec 2025, 11:16am

   'Deeply unfair': Nurse's autistic son may be deported (opens in new tab)