Labour hire firm Buildhub has gone into liquidation, leaving some of its migrant staff in limbo...

Immigration NZ said some of Buildhub’s workforce were on accredited employer work visas, which connect a person’s right to be in the country to their employment...

At the end of January, Buildhub posted an update on its website saying that Immigration NZ had decided not to pursue charges against it for migrant exploitation.

“The company proactively sought the investigation, demonstrating a commitment to upholding fair business practices.

“This is a joyous occasion for us and gives us strength to continue our operations despite the challenges we have been facing.”

RNZ reported in August that a group of migrants had complained about contracts they signed with the company.

Buildhub has been approached for comment.

Mikee Santos, co-ordinator for the Union Network of Migrants, said the company employed a lot of Hispanic and Latino migrants.

He said many would be in hardship now because they could not access the financial support that residents could.

To apply for new employment, they would need to change their visas, which would take time, he said.

He said there were questions for the Government in why labour hire firms had been able to saturate the construction sector with migrant labour.