Coronavirus: migrant groups warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ in New Zealand as stranded workers blocked from welfare benefits

When IT worker Leslie Pascua arrived in New Zealand in February for a new job, she was looking forward to building a new life with her partner and son.The Filipino test analyst began working at an Auckland firm on February 15, but as the coronavirus crisis drove away the company’s clients, she found herself “on the bench”. By April 3, her worst fears were confirmed.“Unfortunately, my timing coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in my company’s decision to make me redundant,” said…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3084666/coronavirus-migrant-groups-warn-humanitarian-crisis-new-zealand