Deportation of New Zealand-born teenager to India put on hold

Monday 17 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 17 Feb 2025, 7:47pm

In this story Erica Stanford, Immigration New Zealand, Chris Penk

Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk is reconsidering the case of 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who faces deportation to India despite having never visited the country. Kumar, who was born and raised in New Zealand, has been given a temporary reprieve while his case is reviewed.

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1. RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 6:38am

   New Zealand-born teen faces deportation to India due to mother's invalid visa (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Aotearoa is my home' - NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve (opens in new tab) Mon 17 Feb 2025, 7:47pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 17 Feb 2025, 10:49am

   Deportation of NZ-born teen on hold as minister reviews case (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 17 Feb 2025, 10:58am

   Kiwi kid who has never left NZ may be spared deportation (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 17 Feb 2025, 12:00pm

   Associate Minister considering case of NZ-born teen facing deportation (opens in new tab)