Steve Watson
Steve Watson is the General Manager of Investigations and Compliance at Immigration New Zealand. He has acknowledged the difficult situation faced by the Kumar family and explained the legal framework surrounding their immigration status, as Daman inherited his mother's unlawful status at birth.
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Steve Watson, who has owned Long Gully Station for more than 30 years, would not share details of the recent find.
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bids
New Zealand· 2025-11-26
Steve Watson is quoted on the back cover of Folly, commenting on its unique approach.
Media Insider: Whitcoulls owner James Pascoe Group reveals why literary journal Folly has been banned from book shelvesNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Steve Watson, General Manager of Immigration Compliance and Investigations, commented on the exploitative nature of Patel's scheme.
Fake jobs, immigration fraud: 59-year-old Indian-origin man Umesh Patel sentenced to home detention in New Zealand
India· 2025-10-25
Steve Watson, the chief of police of Greater Manchester, provided details about the incident and the actions taken by officers.
Polícia do Reino Unido matou acidentalmente vítima no ataque à sinagoga | Reino Unido
Portugal· 2025-10-03
Steve Watson, the general manager in charge of investigations and compliance at Immigration NZ, was reluctant to disclose how Operation Clementine started.
More than 10 tonnes of cannabis seized as Operation Beryl targets 120 ‘grow houses’ run by Vietnamese organised crime groups across AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Steve Watson, general manager of immigration compliance and investigations, welcomed the forfeiture of Chen's assets.
Crown takes Mount Maunganui house, cash, Rolex, car after Hongxia May Chen hired illegal sex workersNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Steve Watson commented on the severity of the sentence for identity and immigration fraud.
Bangladeshi man jailed for 20-year immigration and identity fraud, wife avoids prisonNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Steve Watson is the general manager in charge of investigations and compliance at Immigration NZ.
Operation Clementine: More than 200 work visas granted to defunct businesses linked to Vietnamese cannabis ‘grow houses’ in AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Steve Watson, general manager immigration compliance and investigations, stated that the conviction sent a strong message against providing fraudulent information to Immigration NZ.
Bangladeshi couple found guilty after 20-year immigration and identity fraudNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Steve Watson acknowledged the difficult situation faced by Daman and his family.
New Zealand-born teen facing deportation to India appeals to authorities to stayNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
