[2015] NZEmpC 170 Mahamai v Belley (Labour Inspector) [pdf, 171 KB]
...filed, when it appears the real problem was an issue as to payment. [16] That said, as I shall discuss more fully below, it emerged in the course of the hearing that Ms Mahamai is present in New Zealand on a visitor’s Visa, which means she is not permitted to work in New Zealand. Ms Mahamai has a child attending school in New Zealand; the father of the child is resident overseas, and is not paying child support. Therefore, Ms Mahamai’s sole income is monetary support provided...