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No‑one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answers

For workers still being deliberately underpaid, it’s vital to ensure these laws are actually working.

17.04.2026 10

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Irene Nikoloudakis

Wage theft is now a criminal offence in NZ – investigating it shouldn’t be left to the police

Australia has adopted a tougher, more targeted approach than New Zealand to investigating wage theft by employers – and it doesn’t involve the police.

25.03.2025 20

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Irene Nikoloudakis