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Report for investigation of A1 PLASTER BOARD LIMITED NZBN 9429048417921 due to alleged migrant exploitation

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From: Anu Kaloti

Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

We have been made aware of several accredited employer work visa holding employees of A1 PLASTER BOARD LIMITED (company number 8044153, NZBN 9429048417921) who have been allegedly exploited by the aforementioned employer. This company was put into liquidation on 18 June 2024. We are also aware that the director of this company has moved to another country in the last few days to avoid responsibility of the liquidation process. The exploited migrant workers have been left with no pathway for justice.

The employees' complaints of exploitation have been upheld. That generally means the employer is likely to be investigated by MBIE and any other relevant government agencies.
Please provide:
1) Details of the investigation conducted
2) Outcome of the investigation including delivery of employees' entitlements and consequences for the employer
3) Reasons for not investigating the employer if that is the case

Yours faithfully,
Anu Kaloti

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Kia ora Anu Kaloti,
 
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 10/10/2024 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
We have been made aware of several accredited employer work visa holding
employees of A1 PLASTER BOARD LIMITED (company number 8044153, NZBN
9429048417921) who have been allegedly exploited by the aforementioned
employer. This company was put into liquidation on 18 June 2024. We are
also aware that the director of this company has moved to another country
in the last few days to avoid responsibility of the liquidation process.
The exploited migrant workers have been left with no pathway for justice.

The employees' complaints of exploitation have been upheld. That generally
means the employer is likely to be investigated by MBIE and any other
relevant government agencies.
Please provide:
1) Details of the investigation conducted
2) Outcome of the investigation including delivery of employees'
entitlements and consequences for the employer
3) Reasons for not investigating the employer if that is the case
 
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regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
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Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Corporate Services, Finance  & Enablement
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140

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