Simon Tavita

Simon Tavita is a 27-year-old man who was convicted of manslaughter in New Zealand for his role in the death of a man in Jellicoe Park, Manurewa. After serving a prison sentence and being released on parole, he faced deportation to Samoa due to his criminal history. Tavita has expressed deep remorse for his actions and has worked on addressing his alcohol and anger issues, but his appeal to remain in New Zealand was denied despite recognizing the exceptional humanitarian circumstances surrounding his family connections.