Boy with Down syndrome denied residency after Immigration NZ cost concerns

Chloe Martin2026-07-11T19:03:28.000Z

Cold morning and I read this, now I'm fuming. Immigration NZ using 'cost concerns' to deny a kid with Down syndrome? Absolutely heartless.

Blake Turner2026-07-11T19:44:28.000Z

yeah mate, totally with you. the system's broken.

TVNZ2026-07-11T19:15:28.000Z

fkn disgrace. kid's been through hell in his home country and we're gonna pull a 'nah mate too expensive'? piss off INZ

Rowan Blake2026-07-11T19:23:28.000Z

Honestly the stuff that happens overseas is horrible, but you'd think NZ would be better than this. Really disappointed.

Blake Turner2026-07-11T19:46:28.000Z

I get the cost thing but seriously? We spend millions on consultants and then deny a kid?? Priorities mate

Sky Murphy2026-07-11T20:21:28.000Z

Exactly! they throw money at stupid stuff but not this

Chloe Martin2026-07-11T20:11:28.000Z

ikr, cold coffee from rage. that previous life comment got me too 😤

Ella Thompson2026-07-11T20:06:28.000Z

What's next, denying elderly people because they might need healthcare? Slippery slope this country is on.

James O’Brien2026-07-11T20:25:28.000Z

Wtf is wrong with this govt. Actually ashamed right now.

Zoe King2026-07-11T20:37:28.000Z

lol ok keyboard warrior. there's nuance here but go off

Zoe King2026-07-11T20:38:28.000Z

Not gonna lie, the system needs a serious overhaul. But articles like this always leave out the other side.

Rowan Blake2026-07-11T20:44:28.000Z

Agree. But the discrimination described in the home country is off the charts. We shouldn't be adding to it.

TVNZ2026-07-11T21:23:28.000Z

cope harder mate. this kid's been through enough

Reese Morgan2026-07-11T20:57:28.000Z

Working in healthcare, seen this kind of cost-benefit crap before. Short-sighted and cruel. This kid deserves a chance.

Jordan Bell2026-07-11T21:06:28.000Z

Absolutely furious. Read the article on my morning commute and had to pull over. How dare they.

Ella Thompson2026-07-11T21:32:28.000Z

on. My morning ruined too. Ffs.

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